Politecnico di Milano
Program Details
Program Location |
Milan, Italy
|
Sponsor |
Purdue |
Program Type |
Exchange |
Course # |
SA 20204
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Duration |
Spring Semester or 2 Semesters
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Upcoming Program Dates |
Spring 2025 |
02/10/25 to 07/26/25
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Enjoy the world-class art and architecture of this storied city while earning credits toward your Purdue degree!
The Politecnica di Milano program offers students the opportunity to:
- Take Engineering courses in English while learning Italian language
- Live alongside locals and form lifelong relationships
- Explore all Milan has to offer including world renowned art, architecture, and historical sites including The Gothic Duomo di Milano and many of da Vinci’s most popular works.
As the second largest city in Italy, Milan is a great place to live and learn. Located in northern Italy, Milan serves as the capital of the Lombardy region and is home to more than 1.2 million residents.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Students participating in this program take graduate-level courses. It is suitable for Purdue Engineering majors who have completed at least 5 semesters of university study at the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts]
Specifically from:
SLC (CLA)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Language of Instruction: English & Italian
Semester Course Load: 30 ECTS
Click here to find a list of possible courses.
Students should expect to enroll in most, if not all, courses within the same academic area and are encouraged to enroll in an Italian language course.
Housing
Politecnica di Milano offers numerous residence halls with a variety of amenities. Click here to learn more about the residence halls.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2023
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
Program Fee |
$0.00
|
Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
To be paid by the student.
|
Round-trip Airfare |
$1,200.00 |
Housing |
$3,500.00 |
Local Transportation |
$100.00 |
Visa |
$150.00 |
Books and Supplies |
$400.00 |
Meals |
$3,000.00 |
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
Program Application Deadline
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Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.