University of Milan

Yes, the University of Milan offers “Excellence Scholarships” to the best performing international students, who are enrolled in the first year of a Master's degree program at the institute.

The scholarship grants around EUR 8,000 (INR 7.6 L) each to about 60 students, & covers the entire tuition fees for about 100 eligible students.

To be eligible for applying to the above financial aid, students must submit respective admission applications to a PG course, before the end of May.

Yes, international students can apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in Italy, after living a minimum of five years in the country.

Students can then opt to apply for either a temporary PR or a permanent one.

The fascinating thing about Italy's PR system is students can also apply for the citizenship of the country, after living a minimum of five years on a temporary residence permit, followed by another five years on the permanent residence permit.

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 acceptance rate of 21%, makes it one of the more selective higher educational institutions in the region.

The University of Siena, does marginally better, when it comes to acceptance rate, accepting about 27% of the applications it receives.

Securing a seat at either institute, requires students to maintain a solid academic track record, & a professional resume, demonstrating the ability to work as part of teams, & showcasing their leadership abilities.

University of Milan & University of Rome Tor Vergata are among the most prominent higher educational institutions based in Italy.

While UNIMI is based in the country's fashion capital: Milan, Tor Vergata is based in its political capital: Rome.

Given below is a comparison between them:

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.

Yes, the University of Milan does provide placement support to its students. The institute maintains a dedicated online resource that includes internship listings, CV support, as well as important information regarding job fairs.

Career Guidance & Counselling sessions are also provided to students, free-of-cost. 

Yes, UNIMI does consider IELTS as a valid proof of English language proficiency, alongside some other scores such as TOEFL, PTE & CAE.

The institute requires its students to have a minimum English language proficiency of B2.

Some courses also require students to demonstrate proficiency in the Italian language.