University Overview
Founded in 1863, Politecnico di Milano (Polytechnic University of Milan) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Milan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lombardia. This institution also has branch campuses in Como, Lecco, Mantova and Piacenza. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (Ministry of University and Research), Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Italian higher education institution. Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 161-year-old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. POLIMI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Politecnico di Milano |
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| Name (English) | Polytechnic University of Milan |
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| Acronym | POLIMI |
| Founded | 1863 |
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| Address | Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32 Milan 20133 Lombardia Italy |
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02 2399 9738/6923 |
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02 2399 2237 |
| Other locations | Como, Lecco, Mantova and Piacenza |
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