FindUniPath EditorialPolitecnico di Milano at a glance
- City
- Milan
- Type
- Public university
- Website
- polimi.it/en
Key takeaways
- For 2027/28, Polimi's Engineering MSc 1st call (early bird) runs 1 October – 1 December 2026 with a €50 fee; the 2nd call runs 12 January – 25 February 2027 (€150).
- Polimi's 2026/27 fees range from €157.04 to €3,943.04 a year; non-EU MSc admits with a foreign degree and no scholarship pay the maximum.
- Early-bird applicants to English-taught MSc programs can be considered for merit scholarships with a full tuition waiver and, for some, up to €10,000 a year.
- Polimi publishes country-specific minimum GPAs for MSc, e.g. Pakistan 3.3/4, India 70/100, Iran 15.5/20, Bangladesh 3.3/4.
- English: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 78 or equivalent, waived if your bachelor's was taught in English.
On this page
Politecnico di Milano (Polimi) is a public technical university in Milan with a large English-taught offer in engineering, architecture and design. For non-EU master's students with a foreign degree and no scholarship, tuition is the maximum of €3,943.04 a year (2026/27), but early applicants can win merit scholarships with a full tuition waiver.
Polimi is on this list because its quality and scholarships can make it excellent value, even though its standard fee is higher than most public universities here. The 2027/28 early-bird window is open until 1 December 2026.
Why Polimi can be good value
- Merit scholarships for early applicants: a full tuition waiver (you pay only an administrative fee of about €170), and some awards add up to €10,000 a year.
- Huge English-taught offer: 7 bachelor's, 45 master's and 21 PhD programs listed in the FindUniPath fact pack.
- Cheap early application: €50 in the early-bird window instead of €150.
- Milan location for internships in engineering, design and industry.
Politecnico di Milano tuition fees
For 2026/27, Polimi's fee for bachelor's, master's and single-cycle programs ranges from €157.04 (ISEE up to €22,000) to €3,943.04 a year. The first instalment is €880.04 at enrolment and the second, in May, is €0–3,003 depending on your income indicator.
Most non-EU MSc students pay the maximum
Non-EU students admitted to a master's with a foreign bachelor's degree who receive no scholarship (from Polimi, other institutions or the regional DSU) pay the maximum fee, even if they submit an ISEE parificato. That is why the merit scholarship and DSU matter so much at Polimi.
Students with income or assets abroad on other paths (for example bachelor's) use an Equalised ISEEU to calculate their fee. See cost of studying in Italy for how this compares with other universities.
English-taught programs at Polimi
- Bachelor's: Civil Engineering (English track), Engineering Science, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Architectural Design (English track), Interaction Design, MEDTEC School.
- Master's in engineering: Aeronautical Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance, Bioinformatics for Computational Genomics.
- Master's in architecture and design: Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Engineering for Sustainability, Communication Design, Design for the Fashion System, Digital and Interaction Design.
Polimi requires Italian at B2 to graduate (it offers a free course), but not for entry. See also English-taught programs in Italy.
Admission requirements for the MSc (2027/28)
- Degree: a bachelor's that gives access to EQF level 7 and contains subjects closely related to the MSc. Franchising degrees are not accepted.
- Country-specific minimum GPA: for example Pakistan 3.3/4.0, India 70/100, Iran 15.5/20, Bangladesh 3.3/4.0. Afghanistan is not in the published list.
- English: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 78, Cambridge B2 First grade B or C1 Advanced grade C, PTE Academic 59 or Trinity ISE II; waived if your bachelor's was taught in English (university certificate).
- Documents: diploma or certificate of attendance, transcript with GPA, Diploma Supplement or Declaration of Value/CIMEA certificate, English certificate, passport.
- Evaluation: two steps, first the admissions office and then a department committee. You can apply to a maximum of 2 programs per semester.
Bachelor's
Engineering bachelor's admission ranks applicants on the TOL, CEnT-S or SAT; Architecture and Design use their own tests. For 2026/27 the standard TOL sessions ran 1 February – 31 May 2026; the 2027/28 bachelor's calendar is not published yet.
Official 2027/28 MSc deadlines
| Call | Window | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering MSc 1st call (early bird) | 1 Oct – 1 Dec 2026 | €50 |
| Engineering MSc 2nd call | 12 Jan – 25 Feb 2027 | €150 |
| Architecture & Design MSc general call | 1 Oct 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 | €50 until 1 Dec 2026, then €150 |
Results for these calls are expected at the end of May 2027. After admission you pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for the visa before the national deadline of 31 October 2027.
Scholarships
- Merit-based international scholarships (2027/28): for international candidates to English-taught MSc programs who apply and pay the fee in the early-bird window (1 October – 1 December 2026) and submit a valid English certificate by 4 March 2027. All awards include a full tuition waiver; some add up to €10,000 a year.
- DSU (right to study): yearly call for financial and merit-based aid for bachelor's and master's students.
- Invest Your Talent in Italy: for September-intake applicants from listed countries, including India, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana and Turkey.
- MAECI: yearly Italian government scholarships. See our scholarships in Italy guide.
Living in Milan
Milan is a large, busy city, and housing can take a big share of your budget. For the visa you must prove at least €10,179.85 per year (2026/27 and 2027/28) in traceable funds, plus real accommodation and health cover.
Benefits
- Very large English-taught engineering, architecture and design offer
- Full-waiver merit scholarships for early applicants
- 2027/28 MSc deadlines already published
- Clear country-specific GPA rules
Difficulties
- Non-EU MSc students without a scholarship pay the maximum €3,943.04
- Competitive admission with GPA thresholds
- Italian B2 needed to graduate
- Housing in Milan can be costly
How to apply to Politecnico di Milano
- 1
Check the GPA table and program fit
Make sure your bachelor's subjects match the MSc and your GPA meets your country's minimum.
- 2
Apply in the early bird
Submit on Polimi Online Services between 1 October and 1 December 2026 and pay the €50 fee. This also makes you eligible for merit scholarships.
- 3
Upload your English certificate
For the scholarship, by 4 March 2027.
- 4
Receive results at the end of May 2027
Accept your offer and follow Polimi's enrolment instructions.
- 5
Pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for the visa
Get CIMEA or a Declaration of Value and apply at the Italian mission where you legally reside. See our Italy student visa guide.
Applying from Afghanistan
Afghanistan is not in Polimi's country GPA list, so expect a case-by-case evaluation. The Italian Embassy for Afghanistan (relocated to Doha) does not issue visas: apply where you legally reside, with legalised documents.
Compare with the lower-fee Politecnico di Torino, browse the Italy country hub, or track deadlines for free on FindUniPath.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Politecnico di Milano tuition for international students?
For 2026/27, fees range from €157.04 to €3,943.04 a year. Non-EU students admitted to a master's with a foreign degree and no scholarship pay the maximum, even with an ISEE parificato.
What is the Politecnico di Milano deadline for 2027/28?
For Engineering MSc programs, the early-bird call runs 1 October – 1 December 2026 and the 2nd call 12 January – 25 February 2027. Architecture and Design MSc applications run 1 October 2026 – 28 January 2027.
What GPA do I need for Politecnico di Milano from Pakistan or India?
Polimi's published minimums include 3.3/4.0 for Pakistan, 70/100 for India, 15.5/20 for Iran and 3.3/4.0 for Bangladesh. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.
How do I get a Polimi merit scholarship?
Apply to an English-taught MSc in the early-bird window (fee paid between 1 October and 1 December 2026) and submit a valid English certificate by 4 March 2027. Awards include a full tuition waiver, and some add up to €10,000 a year.
Official sources
Checked on 16 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change — always confirm on the official page before you apply.
- 1.Politecnico di Milano — Fees for Laurea, Laurea Magistrale and single-cycle programmes
- 2.Politecnico di Milano — Scholarships
- 3.Politecnico di Milano — MSc deadlines for foreign qualifications
- 4.Politecnico di Milano — MSc requirements for foreign qualifications
- 5.Politecnico di Milano — Bachelor's admission with a foreign degree
- 6.Politecnico di Milano — When to register for the TOL
- 7.MUR / Universitaly — Circular on international students 2026/27