Colleges in Italy

University of Padua is among the top public research universities located in Padua, Italy.

• The university was established in 1222 and it is the second-the oldest university in Italy and one of the oldest universities in the world.
• For Padova University admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements at the university.
• The university offers a large variety of programs at UG and PG levels for its international students.

Students who submit their admission application to Polimi University are eligible for merit-based scholarships. These scholarships are available for talented international students of MSc program. This scholarships coverrs the full tuition fee and an additional gross allowance of up to EUR 10,000 per year. An English language certificate has to be submitted too. 

Polimi University is the the largest Science-Technology university in Italy. It is majorly famous for Architecture, Engineering, and Design courses. Also, as per QS rankings for 2026, it has been ranked among the Top 100 Universities globally and #1 among Italian Universities. Its placement rate is also high as 97% of its Master's level graduates are employed after 1 year of graduation. 

As per the unofficial sources, Polimi Uni acceptance rate is around 28%. This acceptance rate of Polimi University suggests that this university is highly competitive at the time of admission. So students should have a good academic record. For PG courses, the Indian students should have a Bachelor's degree, whereas, for UG courses, the students should have passed Class 12. 

Polimi University alumni list include names like Renzo Piano (Architect), Elio (Singer, Comedian), Aldo Rossi (Architect), Demetrio Stratos (Songwriter, Vocalist), etc. Other famous personalities who have studied at this university are: 

• Franca Helg
• Orazio Svelto
• Gio Ponti
• Cini Boeri
• Saul Steiberg

Polimi University is the first Italian University to enter in the Top 100 Global Universities in 2026. In the Global rankings, this university has received the ranking of #98 in 2026. With this ranking, Politecnico University ranks among the Top 6% of the Universities. From the last year's position of #111 to #98 in 2026 shows this university's improvement. 

In the QS subject rankings for 2025, Politecnico Di Milano subject rankings are given below: 

• Art & Design: #6
• Architecture / Built Environment: #7
• Engineering & Technology: #21
• Top 25 Universities in the world for Civil & Structural Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, etc. 
• Top 50 Universities for Data Science & AI, Materials Science, Mathematics, etc. 

The living cost while studying at Politecnico Di Milano varies as per the individual needs and where the students live. For immediate needs, students can keep cash of EUR 200 - 250 per month. The average monthly expenses for Polimi University are given below: 

The annual tuition fee at Polimi University can be between INR 4 L - INR 39 L. The hostel fees can be between INR 4.5 L. Check cost of living for polimi mentioned below

Indian students at Polimi University can work part-time. On-campus, students can work for up to 200 hours per year. Students can also work off-campus. In other words, non-European citizens can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week, while studying at Polimi University. A few of the popular part-time work options are Sales Advisor, Receptionist, Cashier, Customer Services, etc. Also Check: Popular Part-Time Jobs in Italy