Polytechnic University of Milan: Statistics

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#245 of 14,131 In the World
#90 of 2,785 In Europe
#9 of 88 In Italy
#2 of 12 In Lombardy
#2 of 7 In Milan
#9 of 1,368 For Architectural Engineering
Top100 For 51 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
28%
Enrollment
48,645
Male:Female Ratio
65:35
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.polimi.it
Languages
Italian;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate28%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (maturità) or foreign equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - December; February - June)
Enrollment48,645
Full time employee1,507
Student:staff ratio32:1

We've calculated the 28% acceptance rate for Polytechnic University of Milan based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Polytechnic University of Milan is a world-class research university with 72,986 scientific papers published and 1,270,457 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Publications
72,986
Citations
1,270,457

Polytechnic University of Milan majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
56,079 / 973,294
Physics
48,410 / 874,189
Computer Science
38,737 / 618,709
Quantum and Particle physics
37,220 / 681,119
Chemistry
34,756 / 678,382
Environmental Science
31,124 / 544,053
Biology
27,531 / 531,878
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
26,823 / 401,392
Materials Science
26,400 / 502,992
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
19,513 / 308,788
Mathematics
19,306 / 328,716
Geography and Cartography
18,107 / 297,248
Organic Chemistry
17,696 / 380,172
Electrical Engineering
17,630 / 277,431
Business
17,169 / 283,449
Geology
16,345 / 284,053
Optical Engineering
15,863 / 275,597
Statistics
13,904 / 238,765
Medicine
13,849 / 245,885
Philosophy
13,468 / 180,793
Mechanical Engineering
11,986 / 168,729
Telecommunications
11,779 / 170,316
Ecology
11,673 / 220,912
Management
10,903 / 185,778
Political Science
10,712 / 153,949
Law
10,223 / 150,528
Psychology
9,662 / 158,975
History
9,388 / 137,539
Archaeology
9,005 / 134,591
Biochemistry
8,988 / 205,427
Structural Engineering
8,388 / 147,950
Aerospace Engineering
8,185 / 128,088
Metallurgical Engineering
8,138 / 162,978
Economics
7,680 / 131,558
Computer Networking
7,606 / 105,201
Paleontology
7,420 / 127,470
Computer Vision
7,287 / 108,315
Machine Learning
7,255 / 139,377
Art & Design
6,976 / 89,995
Genetics
6,968 / 137,067

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 347 1710
1991 437 2152
1992 386 2657
1993 470 2506
1994 543 2927
1995 538 3193
1996 656 4125
1997 726 4310
1998 717 4991
1999 780 5450
2000 844 6372
2001 867 7432
2002 896 8149
2003 968 9652
2004 1105 11568
2005 1242 13486
2006 1546 16040
2007 1757 19303
2008 1815 21866
2009 2096 25823
2010 2340 29750
2011 2455 35747
2012 2805 40799
2013 3181 49926
2014 3419 56059
2015 3480 61499
2016 3721 67314
2017 4304 76922
2018 4192 83424
2019 4320 99796
2020 4860 119114
2021 5656 156288
2022 4987 144530
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Polytechnic University of Milan gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition (EUR)
Bachelor's Degree 3,900
Master's Degree 4,500
PhD Program Free

The Polytechnic University of Milan has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Polytechnic University of Milan.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology No No TBD
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry No No TBD
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics No No No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Laurea Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture and Planning, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Physical Engineering, Production Engineering
Master Universitario di 1° Livello Business Administration, Construction Engineering, Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Management, Telecommunications Engineering
Master Universitario di 2° Livello Architecture, Business Administration, Construction Engineering, Energy Engineering, International Business, Management
Laurea Magistrale Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning
Dottorato di Ricerca Architecture, Bioengineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

Polytechnic University of Milan alumni

  1. Renzo Piano

    Renzo Piano
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1937-.. (age 86)
    Enrolled in the Polytechnic University of Milan
    Studied in 1964
    Occupations
    architectpolitician
    Biography

    Renzo Piano is an Italian architect. His notable buildings include the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris (with Richard Rogers, 1977), The Shard in London (2012), the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City (2015), İstanbul Modern in Istanbul (2022) and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens (2016). He won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1998.

  2. Stefano Pessina

    Stefano Pessina
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1941-.. (age 82)
    Occupations
    entrepreneurinternational forum participantengineerbusinesspersonchief executive officer
    Biography

    Stefano Pessina is an Italian-Monegasque billionaire businessman; he is the executive chairman and largest single shareholder of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

  3. Elio

    Elio
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1961-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    singer-songwriterengineeractorsingerradio personality
    Biography

    Stefano Belisari, nicknamed Elio, is an Italian singer and musician. He is the founding members of the Italian rock band Elio e le Storie Tese.

  4. Aldo Rossi

    Aldo Rossi
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1931-1997 (aged 66)
    Enrolled in the Polytechnic University of Milan
    1949-1959 graduated with laurea in architecture
    Occupations
    designerarchitecturban plannerscreenwriteruniversity teacher
    Biography

    Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing and design and also product design. He was one of the leading proponents of the postmodern movement.

All 99 notable alumni

Polytechnic University of Milan faculties and divisions

School : Architecture, Urban Planning, and Construction Engineering Architecture, Building Technologies, Construction Engineering, Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional Planning, Structural Architecture, Town Planning
School : Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Land Management Engineering Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping
School : Design Design, Engineering Drawing and Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design
School : Industrial and Information Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Information Technology

General information

Alternative names POLIMI
Politecnico di Milano
Founded 1863
Accreditation Ministry of Education, University and Research

Location and contacts

Address Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32
Milano, 20133
Italy
City population 1,366,000

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