Milan

As per the exclusive data shared by the institute, with Shiksha, the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart acceptance rate for some of the most popular courses stands at 62%. 

This suggests, a clear inclination of the university towards admitting students with a solid academic background. 

However, this rate changes from year to year and varies depending on the specific program. This means the percentage of admitted students can fluctuate based on demand and programme capacity.

The University of Milan is home to a number of former prime ministers, fashion icons & movie stars.

Among the most popular alumni members include:

·      Giorgio Armani: Italian Fashion Designer

·      Silvio Berlusconi: Former PM of Italy

·      Bettino Craxi: Former PM of Italy

·      Enrico Mentana: Italian Journalist & TV Presenter

·      Gino Strada: Surgeon & Medical Expert

Being one of the most popular cities in Europe, Milan attracts people in very large numbers, & as a result, the number of crimes that place over the year, are also high as compared to other locations in the country.

Given below is a breakdown of the annual crime reported per 100,000 inhabitants, at some popular locations in Italy:

Source: Unofficial

Student life in Milan is full of vibrancy & inclusivity, with a range of academic & cultural activities to be a part of.

The place is known for its people & food, with students being welcomed by open arms, in an environment that encourages the active participation of everyone.

You can opt to be part of student groups & take on a hobby which you find interesting or hang out with friends after classes on weekends, enjoy the city's famous coffee, go shopping, or watch a game of football, at the iconic San Siro.

The University of Milan welcomes job placement offers for its graduates from some of the most popular for profit & non-profit organizations in Italy & abroad.

Libero Professionista, Intesa Sanpaolo, MIM & Lavoratore autonomo make up some of the most popular recruiters of the institute.

Students are also exposed to internship opportunities over the duration of their studies, across their respective areas of expertise.

For more information, it is advised to refer the UNIMI placement portal.

The University of Milan application deadlines, are usually open between May to October, & general international deadlines are open until April.

Some courses do accept applications, even after the general UNIMI deadline has passed.

The upcoming deadlines for applying at University of Milan are given below:

There is no specific GPA requirement given by the institute, as the final decision regarding admission depends on a lot of factors, including:

·      Credits obtained in the subject related to MHR area

·      GPA

·      Coherence of the CV with the learning objectives of the course

·      UNIMI admission test result

·      Proof of language proficiency

·      Result of online interview (if applicable)

As per data curated from an unofficial source, the University of Milan acceptance rate stands at 21%, making it one of the more selective institutions in the region.

Prospective students must perform really well in their school & college level academics as well as university level entrance exams. Candidates must also demonstrate solid proficiency in both English & Italian (optional) languages to have a better chance of admissions.

As per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the Politecnico Di Milano ranks #1 in the region among all higher educational institutions.

The institute is also one of the best education centers in Italy, securing a country-level rank #4, per Shiksha & a global rank of #111 as part of the latest World University Rankings, given by a popular publication.

The University of Milan ranks #285 as part of Global University Rankings 2025, given by a popular ranking platform.

The institute also secures a national level rank of #4 as part of National University Rankings rolled out by a different publication.

The same source also gives the below rankings to some popular courses of UNIMI: