Architecture

“Architecture Level Master of Science Duration 2 Years Language Italian or English Campus Milano Leonardo”

“A Bachelor Degree in Architecture and a portfolio are mandatory.”

“Architecture and Design programmes accept students only in the first semester. There is a general call and another one for EEA students.”

“Academic year 2026-2027 (Architecture and Design) / September 2026 intake (1st semester) - General call Application period 1st October 2025 - 29th January 2026 (11.59pm CET) Early bird deadline 1st December 2025 (11.59pm CET)”

“September 2026 intake (1st semester) - Additional call only for EEA students and non-EEA resident in Italy* Application period 27th February - 31st March 2026 (11.59pm CET)”

“Early Bird (all study areas) - €50 / Standard fee (all study areas) - €150”

“For a standard study plan of between 46 and 74 ECTS and an ISEE of up to € 22,000, the amount is € 157.04; for a higher-value ISEE, the amount gradually increases up to a maximum of € 3,943.04.”

“45 Master of Science programmes available”

“Lingua Italiano o Inglese [English: language Italian or English]”

“Classe di laurea LM-4 [English: degree class LM-4]”

“The educational pathway is organised around four thematic focuses, each implemented through an Italian-taught pre-approved study plan and a corresponding English-taught pre-approved study plan.”

“Class of degree LM-4 - Architecture and Architectural engineering”

“The Master's degree course in Architecture has 960 places for the academic year 2026/2027, divided into four tracks offered in both Italian and English:”

“Architecture and urban design (160 places, including 80 non-EU) / Architecture and interior space (160 places, including 80 non-EU) / Architecture, built environment, and heritage (80 places, including 40 non-EU) / Architecture and environment (80 places, including 40 non-EU)”

“The Master's Degree courses of the School of Architecture Urban Planning Construction Engineering accept new admissions of students with a foreign degree only in the first semester (September).”

“No transfers or transitions are allowed in the second semester.”

“- Applicants must hold a Laurea in Degree Class L-17, or in the corresponding former Degree Class 4 under Ministerial Decree No. 509/1999, or another qualification obtained abroad and recognised as suitable;”

“Admission to the LM-4 class Master's Degree Programs is not allowed for students who graduated in classes other than L-17, even with the N/V parameter fulfilled.”

“- Passing the mandatory admission test for enrollment in a single-cycle degree or Master's degree course explicitly aimed at "architect training" (L-17 class), as regulated at the national level;”

“Admission to the Master's degree course in Architecture is subject to passing the selection test, which consists of a comparative evaluation that takes into account the previous career (based on the documentation presented by the candidate at the time of pre-enrollment) and possibly other significant educational or professional experiences adequately documented.”

“Up to 20 points = evaluation of a portfolio of works including texts and iconographic material, which will be assessed based on criteria of originality and coherence of content, formal quality, argumentative and graphic ability, linguistic expression;”

“Students subject to portfolio submission are eligible for admission with a minimum score of 100.”

“English-language proficiency is an admission requirement. All applicants must hold an accepted certificate demonstrating the level of English established by Politecnico di Milano. The required level, accepted certificates and submission deadlines are published on the University website.”

“International students must demonstrate knowledge of the Italian language, acquired through mandatory attendance at courses activated by the university, at the end of which a verification test is provided. Italian nationals from foreign universities or international students with at least a B1-level Italian certificate are exempt from the obligation. Knowledge of the Italian language is a prerequisite for enrollment in the degree exam.”

“Architettura - track ENG (Milano Leonardo campus) 480 places (240 places for Italian students, Communitary nationals and foreign nationals treated as equivalent to Community nationals + 240 places for extra UE students)”

“Architettura - track ITA (Milano Leonardo campus) 480 places (478 places for Italian students, Communitary nationals and foreign nationals treated as equivalent to Community nationals + 2 places for extra UE students)”

“Architecture Architectural Design and History Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design Landscape Architecture. Land Landscape Heritage Urban Planning and Policy Design Semester I: from 22 June to 17 July 2026 Semester II*: from 7 January to 18 January 2027”

“* applications are only open if there are available places remaining after registration for Semester I.”

“School of design Semester I: from 22 June to 7 July 2026 (by 12:00 pm CEST)”

“It is strongly suggested that students admitted in the 1st semester 2026/27 submit their visa application on the Universitaly platform by the end of June 2026.”

“The deadline, established by the Italian Government for all students of all Italian universities, to formalize the request for a student visa by going to the competent Italian diplomatic Representative, for the 2026/2027 a.y., is 30th November 2026.”

“Per l’anno accademico 2026/2027, le domande di visto dovranno essere presentate presso le Rappresentanze diplomatico-consolari competenti entro e non oltre il 30 novembre 2026. Per l’anno accademico 2027/2028, invece, il termine ultimo per la presentazione delle domande di visto è fissato al 31 ottobre 2027. [English: for A.Y. 2026/2027 visa applications must be filed at the competent Italian embassies/consulates by 30 November 2026; for A.Y. 2027/2028 the final deadline for visa applications is 31 October 2027.]”

“A.Y. 2026/2027 You can apply for admission to Master of Science programmes if: you hold the following qualification: a first level university degree, a degree awarded in accordance with the educational system in force prior to Ministerial Decree. 509/99, or if you are a final year student- at the Politecnico di Milano or at another university - and have acquired 145 certified ECTS.”

“The CGPA requirements are strict and no exceptions will be considered: if your CGPA is below the minimum we require, we will not proceed with the evaluation of your candidature.”

“Accepted certificates (updated for A.Y. 2027/2028): / For tests taken until 20/01/2026 ≥ 78 (total score) / For tests taken from 21/01/2026 ≥ 4.5 (total score) / From A.Y. 2027/2028 onwards: ≥ 785 Listening & Reading + ≥ 310 TOEIC Speaking & Writing”

“The language certificate(s) is not compulsory to complete the online application process and to start your evaluation, but it is MANDATORY in order to obtain your admission letter, to be considered for merit-based scholarships, to obtain the Visa and to enrol at Politecnico di Milano.”

“Students who can prove that English was the medium of instruction for their Bachelor's degree (for at least 3 years) are exempt from providing any English language certification.”

“Students applying for a programme taught entirely in Italian, or taught in Italian and English, must also provide must also provide an Italian language certificate at level B2 (Common European Framework)”

“Portfolio: (mandatory only for applicants to Architecture, Urban Planning and Policy Design or any Design programmes) / Cumulative GPA statement (mandatory) You have to upload a Cumulative GPA statement which must include both:”

“You must provide a Portfolio of your projects. The portfolio must be uploaded on your online profile in the section “Master of Science programme(s) selection” and cannot be bigger than 20 MB.”

“Identity document /Residence Permit (only for EEA candidates and Non-EEA residents in Italy applying during the 3rd and 4th application calls)”

“Curriculum vitae is a written description of your work experience, educational background and skills. Maximum 2 pages long.”

“No minimum score has been set, the applicant can upload it as PDF file and send the scores to Politecnico di Milano with the CODE: 0495”

“Italian language proof is required only for programmes taught entirely in Italian, or taught in Italian and English.”