Politecnico di Milano · Application cycle 2027/2028

Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based International Scholarships 2027/2028

Applications open Varies by track?

About this scholarship

Scholarships for international students in master's programmes taught in English at Politecnico di Milano in Italy. All of them waive the tuition fee, and some add up to 10,000 euros a year. The committee gives priority to applicants from countries hit by military aggression or civil war.

Funding type

Covers: the full tuition fee. You only pay an administrative fee of about 190 euros. By type: Platinum (10 awards, Milan): 10,000 euros gross a year Gold (18 awards, Milan): 8,000 euros Gold Piacenza (16 awards): 5,000 euros Bronze Piacenza (10 awards): 2,500 euros Silver (10 awards, Cremona, Lecco, Mantova and Piacenza): fee waiver only The amounts are taxed. It is renewed for the second year if you reach the required points by 10 August 2028. It cannot be combined with any other scholarship, except exchange programme grants.

Tuition fees: Covered
Living costs: Partially covered
Travel: Not covered
Insurance: Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

An international student Applying to the first year of a master's taught in English for 2027/2028 Paid the application fee between 1 October and 1 December 2026 Admitted to the programme and accepted the admission result Uploaded a valid English certificate by 4 March 2027

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required Other test Waiver not mentioned

A valid English certificate uploaded to the admission platform by 4 March 2027 and checked by the International Students Office. The level depends on your programme.

University admission details

Required before applying?

Apply for the master's first, in the Early bird period. Then fill in the scholarship form on Online Services. The committee only looks at admitted students. Selection is based on your grades, academic achievements and how well your studies fit the programme, also taking into account country, gender balance and age. You get the result by email 3 to 4 months after the deadline.

Required documents

Master's application with the fee paid Scholarship application form English certificate Portfolio if your programme asks for it

Application steps

Choose a master's programme taught in English at Politecnico di Milano. Apply for admission and pay the application fee by 1 December 2026. Log in to Online Services and go to Benefits and Agreements, then Economic benefits, then Scholarships for International Master of Science Students a.y. 2027-2028. Submit the scholarship form by 15 December 2026, 12 noon Italian time. Upload your English certificate by 4 March 2027.

Requirement checklist

Master's admission application Required

For a master's taught in English, with the application fee paid between 1 October and 1 December 2026.

Scholarship application form Required

On Online Services by 15 December 2026, 12 noon Italian time.

English language certificate Required

A valid certificate, uploaded by 4 March 2027.

Portfolio Conditional?

If your programme asks for it, such as architecture and design.

Scholarship contacts

Politecnico di Milano Financial Aid Unit: [email protected]

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