University of Milan

The acceptance rate at the Uni of Milan is around 21%. This means that Milan Uni is very selective at the time of the admisison process. Indian students who want to take admission to the UG courses of the Uni of Milan should have a High School Diploma. Those students who want to take admission to the Master's courses of this university, Indian students should have a Bachelor's degree. 

Yes, Milan University is the only Italian University who is the member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). It offers programs at the UG and PG levels. Many courses at the PG level are offered in the English language. Milan University is also a member of the 4U+ Alliance. This alliance is a group of 6 European, multi-disciplinary, and research intensive academics of excellence. 

Yes, international students can apply for <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/italy-post-study-work-visa-articlepage-104665">Permanent Residency (PR) in Italy</a>, 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:

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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. 

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.

Students can apply to the University of Milan via the university's specific application form. An application fee might be applicable too. Indian students have to submit all the documents like transcripts, resume, English language proficiency certificate, CV, GMAT / GRE score, passport, etc. 

The duration of Masters in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics course at Milan University is 2 years. The course is offered at Milan location. Students must have a band good knowledge in the areas like Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology. An English language proficiency of B2 level is also required. An entry test may also be held. 

The Uni of Milan is a public research university. It is also one of the largest universities in Europe. The university accepts international students. Over 60,000 students are there at this university. There are 31 departments and 62 research centres at the University of Milan. A number of courses at this univerity are taught in English. 

Excellence Scholarships are available to the international students of the University of Milan. These scholarships are available for the Master's students. The excellence scholarships are awarded by an Ad-Hoc Commission. But, these are awarded to students who apply to this university as per the mentioned admisison deadline. 60 scholarships of worth EUR 8,000 and 100 scholarships (all-inclusive tuition fee) are offered. 

Milan is considered one of the best places to study & live in Italy, for its vibrant culture, history, scenic locations, fashion, & sporting culture.

However, living in Milan can be considered relatively expensive, mentioned below is a monthly breakdown of cost of living for one student:

Type of Expense

Monthly Cost

Dorms

EUR 500 (INR 47.9 K)

Groceries

EUR 150-200 (INR 14.3 K-INR 19.1 K)

Public Transport

EUR 200-300 (INR 19.1 K-INR 28.7 K)

Leisure Time

EUR 5-EUR 10 (INR 480-INR 960)

Mobile Bill

EUR 5-EUR 10 (INR 480-INR 960)

Total Cost

EUR 1020 (INR 97 K)

The University of Milan tuition fees varies with course & specialisation. For Indian students, the first instalment costs about EUR 156 (INR 14.9 K), while the costs of second instalment, vary, based on the on & off-track status of the student. Given below are the costs for second instalment:

Category

Area A

Area B

On track & Off track for one year

EUR 200 (INR 19.1 K)

EUR 256 (INR 24.5 K)

Off track for more than one year

EUR 300 (INR 28.7 K)

EUR 384 (INR 36.8 K)

The University of Milan offers 150+ degree programs in English, Italian & a combination of the two languages.

The number of courses students can pursue in English are very limited, therefore, students who don't wish to learn Italian, have a much smaller pool of courses to choose from.

However, there is still a decent number of courses that students can opt to pursue at both UG & PG level.

Some popular courses among international students include:

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The University of Milan offers less courses in English. Out of 80+ UG courses, only 4 courses are offered in English. Out of the 70+ PG courses, around 30 courses are taught in English. The study areas for PG courses at Uni of Milan are:

• Law
• Pharmacy
• Medicine
• Agriculture and Food Sciences
• Humanities, Sciences and Technology
• Political, Economic, and Social Sciences

The Masters in Computer Science course at the Uni of Milan is taught in the English language. The duration of this course is 2 years. To take admission Milan University Masters in CS course, students must have graduated with a degree in Computer Science. This course is taught in Milan (location). After graduating from this course, students can work in high-tech companies, public and private research institutions, software and network IT firms, etc. 

The University of Milan ranks #241 as part of Global University Rankings, given by a popular ranking platform. The institute also secures a national level rank of #5 as part of National University Rankings rolled out by a different publication. Also, in the Global University category rankings, Milan University ranks at #276 and in Times Higher rankings, this university ranks at #301-350 in 2026. 

The University of Milan QS ranking is #276 in 2026. In the previous years' QS rankings, this university was placed at #285. This shows that Milan University's ranking is better in the current QS rankings. In Times Higher Education rankings, Milan University ranks at #301-350 in 2026. In the U.S. News rankings, the Uni of Milan ranks at #150,  

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 headquarters of Milan University are located in the City Centre. The main campus of this Milan University is located in a historical complex called Ca'Grandna. To enjoy the campus life at this university, students can check out the 10+ sports facilities. Also, there are number of sports organizations at this university. The University Sports Centre or CUS is the sports association of the Uni of Milan. 

Yes, the Uni of Milan offers accommodation to the enrolled students in their halls of residence. These accommodations are assigned via call available for applications. Some of the residence halls of this university are: 

• Bassini Residence
• Canzio Residence
• Ripamonti Residence
• Martinitt Campus