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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where may I find information about Master of Science programmes?
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Information about the contents of the programmes can be found on web page:
Programmes -
Is it possible to have information about the application procedures?
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Yes all the information about the application procedures can be found on the website in the section dedicated to students from abroad:
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Who should I contact to obtain specific information regarding the procedures?
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The Welcome Desks support international or exchange students, providing information about accommodation, stay permit, health insurance and anything concerning life in Italy.
International Students Office Campus Leonardo
phone: +39 02 2399.4469
email: international.mi@polimi.itInternational Students Office Campus Bovisa
phone: +39 02 2399.5763
email: international.bv@polimi.itWelcome Desk Como Campus
phone: +39 031 332.7555
email: welcome.como@como.polimi.itWelcome Desk Lecco Campus
phone: +39 0341 488804
email: welcome.lecco@polimi.itWelcome Desk Piacenza Campus
phone: +39 0523 356801
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Is it possible to follow programmes taught in English?
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Yes, there are several programmes taught in English, at different stages of education.
The list of these programmes of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Specializing Masters is available at: -
What requirements are essential to be admitted to the Master of Science programmes at the Politecnico di Milano?
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Students from every country can be admitted at the Politecnico di Milano, therefore both from EU and non-EU, of any nationality, age, sex and religion. Political refugees living in Italy can also be admitted.
The essential admissions requirements for the Master of Science Programmes are as follows:- 12 years of pre-university education
- A bachelor degree or equivalent or 180 ECTS (students who have completed the equivalent of 180 ECTS Credits at a recognized institution by the end of August may also be considered for admission)
For Masters of Science taught in English:
- TOEFL CBT: 210
- TOEFL IBT: 78
- TOEFL PBT: 547
*Our TOEFL code is 9795* - TOEIC: 690
- IELTS Equivalent: 6
- Cambridge Proficiency: C
- Cambridge Advanced: C
- Cambridge First Certificate: C
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 74
For Masters of Science taught in Italian - The minimum requirement for Italian language proficiency is B1 level (Common European Framework).
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When does the admission period begin?
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The admission period usually starts in October for the 1st semester and in August for the 2nd semester, but we invite you to check our website for the deadlines to apply online and deliver the documentation.
After applying to the University, candidates will present to their nearest Italian Diplomatic Representative in their own country all the documents necessary to start the formal procedure of admission from approximately mid.
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Can I present documents in my native language?
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The Admissions Office accepts material in Italian, English, Spanish and French.
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Is it necessary to take an Italian test to attend a Master of Science?
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It is not necessary to do it if willing to attend a Master of Science programme entirely taught in English language, it might be requested for programmes taught in Italian.
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Where can students living outside Italy find all the necessary information to apply?
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All the information necessary to apply correctly can be found on the web page:
Requirements, admission, fees & Scholarships - Master of Science
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Is it possible to obtain accommodation through the University?
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Yes, the Politecnico di Milano supports international students for finding accommodation.
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What are the documents required to apply to Politecnico di Milano?
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All the information about documents required by our International Admissions Office to apply to Politecnico di Milano can be found on the website.
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I should receive my Bachelor degree after July, is it possible for me to be admitted to the Politecnico di Milano University even without being graduated yet?
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If a university qualification is not available because the student has not yet finished university but will finish by the end of August for the 1st semester or by the end of December for the 2nd semester, a certified letter from the Head of the candidate’s department stating that the student will be graduating by the end of August/December may be presented as a TEMPORARY substitution for the Diploma.
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To which address must the Master of Science documents be sent?
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The address where dossiers have to be sent is:
Politecnico di Milano University
International Admissions Office
International Projects Service
Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32
20133 Milano (MI) ITALY
Tel. +39 022399 9802For the Portfolio and more details about where to send your documents, check the following page.
Admitted students will then contact the Italian Diplomatic Representative to present official documents.