Language of instruction
Architecture: Limited places available. Unlikely to be available as a second or third preference.
Engineering: Generally available as a second or third preference.
Politecnico di Milano is a scientific-technological university which trains engineers, architects and industrial designers. The university was inaugurated in 1863 and has always focused on the quality and innovation of its teaching and research. Today the drive to internationalisation sees PoliMi take part in the European and world network of leading technical universities, and currently holds the title of the best university in Italy.
Milan is well-known as a hub for designers, artists, photographers and models. It has an ancient city centre full of interesting buildings and palazzos.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | 2 Semester (Spring) | February–July |
| Semester 2 | 1 Semester (Autumn) | September–February |
View the PoliMi academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
PoliMi has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- Life at Politecnico di Milano (page currently down, check out the advertised cultural activities at PoliMi in the meantime)
- Welcome activities (page currently down, students should still familiarise themselves with the welcome week dates)
Campuses
PoliMi is made up of two campuses in Milan, and five additional campuses in surrounding cities:
- Milan
- Leonardo campus
- Bovisa campus
- Como campus
- Lecco campus
- Cremona campus
- Mantova campus
- Piacenza campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- Master of ArchitectureSemester 1, 2023
- B Architectural DesignSemester 1, 2024
There's so much beauty and life in Milan
- B Architectural DesignSemester 2, 2022
Full-time study load
28 ECTS credits per semester at PoliMi is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at PoliMi.
Language
Students wishing to study in mainstream courses taught in Italian must have a B2 level of proficiency in Italian before applying to PoliMi.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the PoliMi course catalogue.
Please consult the undergraduate or postgraduate program information to get an idea of which PoliMi programme would fall within your UQ program:
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Politecnico di Milano has a number of university residence halls across each campus to which students may apply.
Cost of living
The cost of living while studying in Milan will ultimately depend on your expectations and lifestyle. It is recommended to evaluate a budget prior to commencing your exchange, considering usual expenses, initial fees and even emergency costs.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Please note that for non-EU students it is compulsory to hold health insurance (page currently offline) in order to apply for the residence permit.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)