Discover Italy as Your Study Destination: 5 Reasons to do a Masters Programme at Politecnico di Milano

Today having a Masters degree is becoming more and more important to start a career, and perhaps even more important is to choose a high-quality institution with a good international reputation.

If you have never considered Italy for your postgraduate studies, you are missing out!

We are about to tell you five reasons why you should consider applying for a Masters programme at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Enjoy and. . . start packing your suitcases!

Italy is home to many outstanding universities, such as Politecnico di Milano, a true Italian excellence: we are ranked as the first university in Italy and among the top 150 in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2021, which is a guarantee of success in terms of employability.

Master of Science degrees at Politecnico di Milano last two years and aim to provide rigorous, advanced training in the fields of Architecture, Design and Engineering. Since the level of our courses is high, a Bachelors Degree in a related field is mandatory.

As regards research, Politecnico is internationally renowned and able to attract remarkable research funds both from public institutions and from private companies, which makes it possible to offer well equipped laboratories and state-of-the art technologies (such as, for instance, the largest wind-tunnel in Europe).

Even if you will be surrounded by the Italian culture, your study experience at Politecnico di Milano will be international: with more than 40 English-taught Masters programmes, you will be able to study in English with classmates from all over the world: USA, China, India, Colombia, Iran. . . just to name a few countries where our students come from!

Italian university cities like Milan are a welcoming environment for international students and provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy your free time: a vibrant nightlife, students associations, cultural events, concerts. . . the list can go on!

Italy is one of the most affordable countries in Europe where you can study abroad, in terms of tuition fees and living costs as well.

What’s more, at Politecnico di Milano talented international students can benefit from merit-based scholarships!

Choose Italy if you want your study abroad to be an all-around cultural experience, and you won’t be disappointed.

It goes without saying that Italy is the place-to-be for students interested in fields like art, architecture or fashion, but even if you came to Italy to study something else, you will surely appreciate the country’s architectural wonders and the emblematic features of the Italian culture.

Politecnico di Milano, in particular, is the perfect destination for future architects and designers, as the classroom extends beyond the university walls and the city itself becomes a learning environment. You cannot miss Milan’s Design Week and the countless exhibitions that come to the city every year!

Engineers will also appreciate being in the country’s most productive and dynamic region and its main centre for trade and finance.

Italy is a relatively small country, and this means that you can have almost everything just around the corner: wonderful mountains to go skiing in the winter, beaches to escape the city’s heat in the summer and the most amazing historical sites and art in Europe for a short weekend break.

Milan, in particular, is well connected to the rest of the country and it is the perfect starting point to explore Italy and Europe by train or plane. Life in Italy can be extremely enjoyable!

Listen to the experience of some international students at Politecnico di Milano:

• Timothy from the USA
• Sebastian from Colombia
• Mane from Armenia

Studying at Politecnico di Milano is not only an educational experience, but an overall life experience which you will remember for the rest of your life. Think of your future and apply!

Chiara Mambretti from Politecnico di Milano will be speaking on our international study 101 talks panel at our Postgrad LIVE Virtual Study Fair. The fair is the perfect opportunity for you to talk to over 70 UK and international universities about your postgraduate study options, and what postgraduate study might look like in these ever changing times. You can talk online to universities privately or in groups with other prospective students, attend virtual talks on the application process and funding and ask some of your most pressing questions, all from the comfort of your own home.