Question 1

Is Politecnico Di Milano a good university?

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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.

Question 2

How hard is it to get into Polimi University?

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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.

Question 3

What is Politecnico Di Milano known for?

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Located in Italy, Polytechnic University of Milan is a public scientific technological university which trains Architects, Engineers, and Industrial Engineers. Also, professors at Polimi University have great profiles, with many engaged in outstanding research. Also, Polimi University has strong industry connections.

Question 4

How many students go to Polimi University?

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Around 49,000 students are there at Polytechnic University of Milan. Out of this, 9,940 students are there at Polimi University. The division of international students enrolled in the courses are given below. Students in BSc or UG courses: 2,632Students in MSc courses: 6,608PhD courses: 700

Question 5

Which famous personalities have studied at Polimi University?

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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 HelgOrazio SveltoGio PontiCini BoeriSaul Steiberg

Question 6

Can I work part-time while studying at Polimi University?

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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

Question 7

What is the employment rate at Politecnico Di Milano?

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As per the Graduate Survey 2025 employment survey, the job outcomes rate for Polimi University's Masters' graduates is 97% one year after graduation and 99% after 5 years. Whereas, for the Bachelor's students, the placement rate is around 94%. The average salary of the Master's graduates is around EUR 1,944 per month (Around INR 2 L).

Question 8

When to apply to Politecnico di Milano?

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Politecnico di Milano takes admissions in two intakes; Semester 1 and Semester 2. International students should check the admission deadlines and apply within the deadlines. The admission deadlines for some programs in some schools may vary from the general admission deadlines. Check below the admission deadlines for international students at Politecnico di Milano. SemesterApplication CallApplication Period1st Semester (Sep)1stSep - Nov 2ndJan - Mar2nd Semester (Feb)1stMay - Jul

Question 9

How do I check the status of my Polimi application?

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Starting July Politecnico di Milano starts sending offers to students who have applied. The same is reflected on university portal. For specific courses an interview invitation is sent before making an offer.For engineering courses offer is made in September. Applicants may check status of their application and the course details on the portal. There is a small window of three days to pay the course fees after selection.

Question 10

What is the application fee for Polimi University for Indian students?

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For Indian students, Politecnico di Milano application fee is EUR 50 (Around IRN 5.6k) for Early Bird applications. The standard application fee for the students who submit the application to Polimi University is EUR 150  (Around INR 16.8k). A few of the documents required to apply to Polimi University are-Transcripts of the previous degreeLanguage proficiency document Any other program-specific document

Question 11

How can I take admission to the Master's degree of Polimi University from India?

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For admission to Politecnico di Milano Master's courses, Indian students must have a Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 70 out of 100. The university accepts BTech, BEng, BArch, B.Des, etc. A 3-year BSc may be considered only if it is an Honors program. Documents required to apply are-TranscriptsGPA statementCVPortfolio (required for courses like Architecture)

Question 12

How can I apply for the merit-based scholarships for Politecnico Di Milano University for PG courses?

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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.

Question 13

How much does Politecnico Di Milano University cost?

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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 belowParticularsLiving Expenses (Per Month)AccommodationEUR 400 - 700FoodEUR 150-200Study costsDepends on the programSocial lifeEUR 100 - 200Travel costs EUR 20 - 30Mobile phonesEUR 10 - 30

Question 14

What can be the living cost at Polimi University?

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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: ParticularsLiving Expenses (Per Month)AccommodationEUR 400 - 700FoodEUR 150-200Study costsDepends on the programSocial lifeEUR 100 - 200Travel costs EUR 20 - 30Mobile phonesEUR 10 - 30

Question 15

What is the duration of M.Arch course at Polimi University?

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Polimi University M.Arch course is 2 years. For admission to this course, students are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Portfolion are required. The tuition fee of this course is around INR 4 Lacs per year. Graduates of this course can acrry out activities related to the profession of European architect and go for the roles in public and private bodies operating the city and transformation fields.

Question 16

How long in the Biomedical Engineering Master's course of Polimi University?

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The duration of Polimi University Master's Biomedical Engineering course is 2 years. For admission to this course, students should have a Bachelor's degree in the related field. After studying this course, students can go for the roles in various fields such as Design, Development, and Commercialization of Biomedical devices and the Pharmaceutical sector. Job roles after studying this course can be found in Manufacturing companies, Medical equipment and service companies, Public and prive hospitals, etc.

Question 17

Does Politecnico di Milano have English courses?

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Politecnico di Milano offers 41 master's, 2 Bachelor's, and 20 doctorate programs in English through its four academic schools. Politecnico di Milano Schools.School of Architecture Urban Planning Construction EngineeringSchool of DesignSchool of Civil, Environmental, and Land Management EngineeringSchool of Industrial and Information Engineering

Question 18

What are the subject rankings for Politecnico Di Milano?

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In the QS subject rankings for 2025, Politecnico Di Milano subject rankings are given below: Art & Design: #6Architecture / Built Environment: #7Engineering & Technology: #21Top 25 Universities in the world for Civil & Structural Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, etc. Top 50 Universities for Data Science & AI, Materials Science, Mathematics, etc.

Question 19

Is Politecnico di Milano prestigious?

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Overall, Politecnico di Milano holds the top position among Italian universities. Politecnico di Milano ranking in the QS and THE World University Rankings is always put among the top universities in the world. Check below Politecnico di Milano ranking in the world. Ranked By RankQS World University Rankings 2026 - National#1QS World University Rankings 2026 - Global #98THE World University Rankings 2026#201-250

Question 20

What is the ranking of Politecnico University in Milano in QS?

Accepted Answer

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.

Alumni	Best Known for	Image
Renzo Piano	Italian architect
Stefano Pessina	Italian-Monegasque billionaire businessman
Elio	Italian singer and musician
Aldo Rossi	Italian architect and designer
Luigi Comencini	Italian film director
Giorgio Gori	Italian entrepreneur, journalist and politician
Gae Aulenti	Italian architect and designer who was active in furniture design, graphic design, stage design, lighting design, exhibition and interior design
Flavio Cattaneo	Italian manager, non-executive vice president of Italo-Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori
Carlo Emilio Gadda	Italian writer and poet

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