Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based International Scholarships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)

Politecnico di Milano · Checked September 26, 2026

Politecnico di Milano offers merit scholarships to international applicants to its English-taught MSc programmes. All awards include a full tuition fee waiver, and Platinum and Gold awards add a gross allowance of €10,000 or €8,000. Only Early Bird applicants can take part.

Deadline: Closed for 2026-27; scholarship applications ran 15 October-15 December 2025 for Early Bird applicants (fee paid 1 Oct-1 Dec 2025). The 2027-28 call is expected in autumn 2026.
FundingPartial funding
LevelMaster's
Study inItaly
SubjectsEngineering, architecture and design (English-taught Master of Science programmes)

What it covers

  • Tuition fee waiver for the academic year (all awards)
  • Platinum: €10,000 gross allowance; Gold (Milan): €8,000 gross
  • Gold Piacenza: €5,000 gross; Bronze Piacenza: €2,500 gross

Who can apply

The call is open to all international students applying to the first year of an English-taught MSc, including Pakistanis.

  • You applied for admission during the Early Bird window and paid the application fee in that period (1 October-1 December in the 2026-27 cycle).
  • You are admitted, accept your evaluation result and submit a valid English certificate by the set deadline.
  • Selection looks at your previous education, GPA, academic achievements (and portfolio where needed) and the scholarship form.

The committee may also consider gender balance, country of origin and age. Winners pay an administrative fee of about €170.

How to apply

  1. Apply for a Master of Science during the Early Bird period and pay the fee.
  2. Fill in the separate scholarship form in Polimi Online Services (Benefits and Agreements > Economic benefits).
  3. Submit by noon (Italian time) on the call deadline.
  4. Get admitted and upload your English certificate on time.
  5. If awarded, pay about €170 and enrol.

Documents you usually need

  • Early Bird admission application
  • Scholarship application form (Online Services)
  • English language certificate
  • Portfolio (where required)

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.