Italy’s Politecnico di Milano has announced 64 merit-based scholarships for international students, including Pakistanis, for the academic year 2027-28.
The scholarships are available in four categories: Platinum, Gold, Bronze, and Silver. All awards provide a full tuition-fee waiver. Selected students can also receive financial allowances ranging from €2,500 to €10,000, depending on the scholarship.
According to the university’s official announcement, the scholarships are available for students seeking admission to English-taught Master of Science programs.
The awards cover eligible programs at the university’s Milan, Piacenza, Cremona, Lecco, and Mantova campuses.
Applications opened on October 1, 2026. The final deadline for scholarship applications is December 15, 2026.
Politecnico di Milano Scholarships 2027
Politecnico di Milano is offering 64 scholarships across four categories. The Gold category includes separate awards for the Milan and Piacenza campuses.
1. Platinum Scholarships – €10,000
The university has announced 10 Platinum Scholarships for international students.
These scholarships are available for eligible English-taught Master of Science programs at the Milano Leonardo and Milano Bovisa campuses.
Each scholarship provides a full tuition-fee waiver and a gross allowance of €10,000. The university will pay €5,000 at the beginning of the semester.
Students will receive the remaining €5,000 after the university verifies that they have taken at least two examinations during their first scholarship semester.
2. Gold Scholarships – €8,000 and €5,000
The university is offering 34 Gold Scholarships across its Milan and Piacenza campuses. Of these, 18 scholarships are available at the Milano Leonardo and Milano Bovisa campuses.
Each Milan Gold Scholarship provides a full tuition-fee waiver and a gross allowance of €8,000.
Recipients will receive €4,000 at the beginning of the semester. The remaining €4,000 will be paid after verification that they have taken at least one examination.
Another 16 Gold Scholarships are available at the Piacenza Campus. These awards provide a full tuition-fee waiver and a gross allowance of €5,000.
They are available for eligible programs in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture – Land Landscape Heritage, and Energy Engineering.
The Piacenza allowance will be paid in two installments of €2,500. The second installment requires verification that the student has taken at least one examination.
3. Bronze Scholarships – €2,500
Politecnico di Milano has announced 10 Bronze Scholarships at its Piacenza Campus.
These scholarships are available to international students applying for the English-taught Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Mechatronics for Manufacturing.
Each award provides a full tuition-fee waiver and a gross allowance of €2,500. The allowance will be paid in a single installment at the beginning of the semester.
4. Silver Scholarships – Full Tuition Fee Waiver
The university is also offering 10 Silver Scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for eligible English-taught Master’s programs at the Cremona, Lecco, Mantova, and Piacenza campuses.
Silver Scholarships cover tuition fees for the academic year. However, recipients will not receive a separate living allowance. They must also pay the applicable administrative fee and insurance costs.
Overall, 54 of the 64 scholarships include financial allowances, while the remaining 10 Silver Scholarships provide tuition-fee waivers only.
The cash allowances are gross amounts and may be subject to applicable taxes. The university does not guarantee that the allowances will cover all living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria for Politecnico di Milano Scholarships 2027-28
The scholarships are available to international students applying for the first year of an eligible English-taught Master of Science program.
Pakistani students can apply if they meet the university’s academic and admission requirements.
Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or be completing an eligible undergraduate qualification.
They must also meet the academic requirements of their selected Master’s program. Candidates must submit their admission applications during the Early Bird period, from October 1 to December 1, 2026.
Only students who complete the required admission application and fee payment during this period can participate in the scholarship selection.
Applicants must also submit a separate scholarship application through the university’s Online Services portal.
The selection committee will consider only candidates who receive admission and accept the outcome of their admission evaluation.
English Language Requirements
Candidates must provide acceptable proof of English language proficiency. The university accepts several English language qualifications, including IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, and PTE Academic.
The minimum accepted IELTS score is 6.0, while PTE Academic requires an overall score of at least 59.
For TOEFL iBT, the university accepts a score of at least 78 for tests taken until January 20, 2026. For tests taken from January 21, 2026, the minimum is 4.5 under the revised scoring system.
Students whose bachelor’s degree was taught in English for at least three years may qualify for an exemption.
They must provide an official university certificate confirming that at least 75 percent of their courses were taught in English.
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare their bachelor’s degree certificate or an acceptable provisional enrollment document.
They must also provide official academic transcripts, a cumulative GPA statement, and an updated curriculum vitae.
Applicants to certain architecture and design programs must submit a portfolio.
A motivation letter, recommendation letter, and other supporting documents may also strengthen an application.
Candidates should check the university’s document requirements for their selected degree program before submitting their admission application.
How to Apply for Politecnico di Milano Scholarships 2027
Interested students must complete two separate applications: one for Master’s admission and another for the merit-based scholarship.
First, candidates must visit the official Politecnico di Milano website at www.polimi.it.
They should register for the university’s Online Services platform and select an eligible English-taught Master of Science program.
Applicants must complete the admission form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. The university’s Early Bird admission application fee is €50.
For scholarship eligibility, candidates must submit their admission applications and complete the fee payment by December 1, 2026.
After applying for admission, students must submit their separate scholarship applications through Online Services.
Find out more details about
- Politecnico di Milano Silver Scholarship
- Politecnico di Milano Bronze Scholarship
- Politecnico di Milano Gold Scholarship
- Politecnico di Milano Platinum Scholarship
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