POLI.design
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POLI.design

POLI.design

Education and profession. International network. Experiences.

Via Don Giovanni Verità, 25, 20158 Milano MI, Italy

About POLI.design

POLI.design is a non-profit consortium company founded by the Politecnico di Milano, granting it access to the extensive multidisciplinary expertise of Italy's foremost technical university. It operates within a continuously expanding international network, fostering collaborations and experiences across a global dimension. The core mission is to promote and disseminate design culture through enhanced international relations. POLI.design cultivates strong partnerships with companies and institutions worldwide, providing training programs for international students, professionals, and businesses, alongside tailored courses and site-specific projects. Its objective is to facilitate exchange, access, and mobility in the design world, thereby strengthening relations and propagating design culture. Each year, POLI.design hosts international students from numerous countries globally.
Program NameDetails
Specializing Master in Industrial Design for Architecture
Specializing Master

This program trains professionals in designing industrial products that integrate with the built environment. It combines Italian design and production excellence to develop innovative solutions for real estate, temporary buildings, and building component design.

9 Nov. 2026 - 31 Jan. 2028
English
€12,000 (€500 enrolment fee to Politecnico di Milano + €11,500 participation fee to POLI.design)
Deadline: January 30th, 2026 (Super Early Bird -15% enrollment deadline)
Architectural Design
Bachelor's Degree

The educational programme includes a wide disciplinary framework based on science, the humanities and arts, reflecting the wide spectrum of knowledge and skills required nowadays by an architect in order to adequately address the challenges, engaging him at an international level. Particularly relevant are the studies related to the disciplinary fields of history of architecture and art, representation and math, sociology, urban planning, architectural composition, architectural...

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The annual all-inclusive contribution is equal to €3,726.00. This amount, however, must be fully paid only by a limited number of students; in most cases, there is the possibility of financial aid that allows to reduce the contribution of a significant amount.
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Architecture
Master of Science

The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to Master of Science) programme in Architecture offers its students training in the profession of architecture based on a 'polytechnic culture', in which humanistic and artistic skills are inseparably and continually combined with scientific and technological skills within a technical university that is a leader in Europe and the world. The educational environment is characterised by a remarkable international openness guaranteed by the presence of students and professors from all over the world.

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The cost of tuition fees varies according to both the study plan that you will present and your financial status, as determined by ISEE (Indicator of Equivalent Economic Situation).
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Accreditations & Affiliations
POLI.design is a non-profit consortium company founded by the Politecnico di Milano, and its programs are accredited through the Politecnico di Milano, a nationally recognized Italian technical university.
Admissions
Approximately 28% (overall for Politecnico di Milano)
Acceptance Rate
Deadlines
Super Early Bird enrollment for some Specializing Masters by January 30, 2026. General Politecnico di Milano intakes in September and February.
Requirements
0: A degree (Italian or foreign)
1: Curricular selection
2: Weighted average score (equal to or higher than 23/30 for Politecnico di Milano candidates, 25/30 for other university candidates)
3: Adequate English language certificate
4: Project portfolio
Recent Rankings
Politecnico di Milano (which POLI.design is part of) is ranked 7th in the world for both Design and Architecture by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Art & Design, Politecnico di Milano is ranked 6th globally and first in continental Europe.

POLI.design Academic FAQ

POLI.design is Education and profession. International network. Experiences.

The acceptance rate for POLI.design is Approximately 28% (overall for Politecnico di Milano), reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

Applicants are typically required to submit: A degree (Italian or foreign), Curricular selection, Weighted average score (equal to or higher than 23/30 for Politecnico di Milano candidates, 25/30 for other university candidates), Adequate Englis....

POLI.design provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Specializing Master in Industrial Design for Architecture, Architectural Design, Architecture.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of Specific student/faculty ratio for POLI.design is not explicitly stated. For the Politecnico di Milano School of Design (which POLI.design complements), there are approximately 4400 students and 135 permanent faculty members, plus visiting and adjunct professors., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

POLI.design is situated in Milano, Italy, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, POLI.design holds accreditations from: POLI.design is a non-profit consortium company founded by the Politecnico di Milano, and its programs are accredited through the Politecnico di Milano, a nationally recognized Italian technical university..