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When do courses start?

Courses at Politecnico di Milano start at the beginning of October in the 1st Semester and the beginning of March in the 2nd Semester.

Category: Coming to Italy

What are the main deadlines to be respected once I arrive in Italy?

The main deadlines to respect after arriving in Italy are:

- 8 working days to ask for residence permit to Police Office (Questura)
- the closing date to pay tuition fees.

Category: Coming to Italy

Where do I need to go to obtain the residence permit (permesso di soggiorno)?

Students should go to the Police Office (Questura) within 8 working days after their arrival in order to obtain their residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).

Category: Coming to Italy

Before I leave for Italy is it necessary to contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate in my country?

Yes, it is necessary to contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate to present your original documents which need to be translated into Italian, legalized and sent to Politecnico di Milano. For more information on documentation requested, see the following link:
Requirements, Admission and Benefits

Category: Coming to Italy

Is it possible to attend Italian language courses?

Yes, each year the Politecnico organizes intensive Italian language courses for foreign students in September and semester-long programs starting in October.

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Category: Coming to Italy

Is it possible for a foreign student to work in Italy with a student Visa?

Milano is one of the Italian cities that provides many chances of employment. Some opportunities are offered by the Politecnico di Milano: international students have the possibility to work within the campus for a maximum of 150 hours.
For more information please check www.polimi.it Collaborazione 150 ore.
In finding a job, European Union and non-European citizens are subject to different laws: Italian and European Union citizens share the same rights, while non-European citizens can sign contracts that allow them to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week, until their residence permit expires.
Knowledge of the Italian language is generally required to get a job. However, speaking other languages is usually positively evaluated in reviewing your CV.
'Informagiovani' is an institution of the Comune di Milano offering different services to help young people looking for a job.

Category: Coming to Italy

How to get here

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When I open a link from the Politecnico web site the page is not updated or visible. What can I do?

With some browsers the page needs to be refreshed by using the "F5" button or the “refresh page” icon on the tools bar on the top of application window (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.).

Category: Coming to Italy