The Politecnico di Milano was established in 1863 by a group of scholars and entrepreneurs belonging to prominent Milanese families. Its most eminent professors over the years have included the mathematician Francesco Brioschi (its first Director), Luigi Cremona, and Giulio Natta (Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963). The Politecnico di Milano is now ranked as one of the most outstanding European universities in Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design, and in many disciplines is regarded as a leading research institution worldwide
In Italy the term "Politecnico" means a state university consisting only of study programmes in Engineering and Architecture. The Politecnico di Milano is nowadays organised in 16 departments and a network of 9 Schools of Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design spread over 7 campuses over the Lombardy region with a central administration and management. The 9 schools are devoted to education whereas the 16 departments are devoted to research.
The educational policy of the Politecnico di Milano consists in offering different curricula tailored to the needs of its territory, which is considered one of most developed industrial areas in Europe.
The number of students enrolled in all campuses is approximately 40,000, which makes the Politecnico di Milano the largest institution in Italy for Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design.
University Education Stages
Higher education in Italy is organized in four different stages:
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. ("Laurea")
The Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree obtained after a three-year course of study and aims to provide a solid foundation in the core scientific subjects as well as more specialized, professional training. During the third year, the student is expected to acquire work experience by doing an internship at a company. Once student obtains the B.Sc. degree, he can either directly enter the job market or continue his studies by the applying to the Master of Science.
Master of Science - M.Sc. ("Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale")
The Master of Science is awarded after two more years of study and aims to provide rigorous, advanced training in more highly specialized areas. Those who already have a B.Sc. in a different field or have attended a vocational school and want to obtain a M.Sc. certificate must first obtain the necessary credits.
It is important to note that some specific study courses in Italy continue to be five-year courses in order to comply with EU regulations and to obtain official recognition.
Specializing Master ("Master Universitario")
The Specializing Masters programs can be enrolled in either after the B.Sc. or after the M.Sc. (for more advanced courses) and usually last for one year. They are focused on specific topics and they are aimed at providing practical professional skills to working people willing to upgrade their competence. The programs could be both on a full-time basis and on a part-time basis for those who plan to keep working for their companies.
Doctoral Program - Ph.D. ("Dottorato di Ricerca")
The PhD is awarded after three additional years of study and aims to develop the professional competence to carry out high level research in manufacturing and service companies, public bodies and universities. In order to enter a Doctoral Program a candidate must have achieved the Master of Science degree or an equivalent graduate degree.
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