Politecnico di Milano
Italy | Milano Leonardo, Milan, Italy
Italy | Milano Leonardo, Milan, Italy
Founded in 1863, Politecnico di Milano is one of Europe's premier technical universities and the largest in Italy specializing in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, with a student body of over 47,500. The university operates across seven campuses in Milan and surrounding cities like Lecco, Cremona, Mantova, and Piacenza. It is structured into 12 departments and 4 schools that focus on research and education.
Research is central to the university's mission, aiming to provide high-quality education supported by extensive corporate partnerships, significant European funding, and state-of-the-art laboratories. Politecnico di Milano offers a wide range of innovative programs, with most postgraduate courses taught in English, attracting students from over 100 countries.
Notable alumni include renowned professionals such as Pritzker Prize winners Renzo Piano and Aldo Rossi, as well as Nobel laureate Giulio Natta in Chemistry. The university is also a proud member of several prestigious international networks, including Enhance, IDEA League, and Alliance4Tech, strengthening its global academic collaborations.
As of 2025, Politecnico di Milano holds a prominent position in global rankings. According to the QS World University Rankings, it is ranked 111th globally, which marks an improvement from its 123rd position in 2024. Additionally, Politecnico di Milano has secured the 201-250 range in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2024. It continues to be recognized as Italy's top engineering, architecture, and design university, with strong offerings in various fields, particularly in engineering.
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