University of Milan

The University of Milan, also known as “La Statale”, is a hundred-year-old, multi-campus, multidisciplinary public University in the very heart of Milan, the Italian capital of innovation, culture, and design. La Statale, the biggest university in the Lombardy region, one of the richest and most advanced districts in Europe, is very well ranked, both at the national and international levels, thanks to the high quality of its teaching and academic research. With its 8 Faculties and 2 Schools (Humanities, School of Exercise and Sports Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Law, Political, Economic and Social Sciences, Agricultural and Food Sciences, Science and Technology, School of Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication) La Statale offers 157-degree courses at undergraduate and graduate level, 35 PhD programs, 65 Postgraduate schools, and several vocational Masters, Summer and Winter Schools.

By joining us, you will experience a real international, challenging, cutting-edge academic environment! La Statale is in fact the only Italian member of LERU, a prestigious network that gathers, only by invitation, 24 research-intensive European universities. It is also a proud member of the 4EU+ Alliance which aims at developing an integrated European university system.

In the near future, our scientific faculties will be relocated to the MIND (Milano Innovation District) campus, an ambitious project that aims to offer students from all over the world the most advanced, appealing, and functional infrastructures, facilities and laboratories in close connection with The Human Technopole labs.You will be studying in a modern urban campus in a strongly innovation-driven ecosystem.

International students are very welcome in our University. We offer more than 40 English-taught programs at all levels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD), more than 20 Double Degree programs, free Italian language and culture courses and fixed favourable tuition fees. Join us and be part of our exciting future!

We look forward to seeing you in Milan.

Research

The University of Milan is a leading Italian university for investment in research infrastructure and human capital: two essential elements for tackling the complex challenges of knowledge in a rapidly changing social and industrial context.

As a public institution concerned with the development and progress of knowledge, the University has always been committed to research projects that influence the quality of life of citizens. Research at the University of Milan is mostly conducted in the departments and the many specialized structures, favoring the creation and growth of networks of collaboration locally, nationally, and internationally.

Scientific activity involves the whole academic community from professors, researchers, doctoral students, fellowship-holders, and fellows to undergraduates, in an ideal quest for new ideas.

Third Mission

In addition to its two key functions – scientific research and education – the University engages in Third Mission activities aimed at spreading culture, and knowledge and transferring research results outside the academic community, thus contributing to social and cultural growth.

The University intends to be an economic and cultural engine for the local area, fostering progress and innovation, and promoting dialogue and interaction with citizens, the economic system, and public and private institutions.

In the "knowledge society", we will leverage our multidisciplinary skills to create synergies and promote collaborations and exchanges both internally and externally.

Admissions to academic year 2025/2026

Applications to open-admission Master’s degree programs for the academic year 2025/2026 are open from 22 January 2025.

Non-EU students residing outside of Italy can generally apply for admission to open-admission Master’s degree programs until 30 April 2025.

Calls for applications to the majority of our Bachelor’s degree programs, single-cycle degree programs, and capped-enrolment Master’s degree programs are delivered in March 2025.

The calls contain key information, such as:

• admission requirements and procedures;
• number of available places for EU and non-EU students;
• dates, syllabi and delivery modes for the entrance tests (if any);
• enrolment procedures;
• transfers from other programmes or universities;
• specific enrolment procedures for Visa-seeking students.

Student Visa

There is a fixed number of places in each degree programme for non-EU students resident abroad.

All non - EU students residing abroad are required to submit a pre-enrolment application on Universitaly website, in order to get the study Visa.

Pre - application may only be made for one university and one study programme and must be presented on the Universitaly website within 31 July 2025, under penalty of exclusion

Resident permit

EU citizens

If you are an EU citizen, you can stay in our country for up to 3 months without any formality, provided that you have a valid identity document for expatriation. After 3 months, you will have to register with your local civil records office.

If you live in Milan, you can book an appointment on the website.

On the day of the appointment, bring with you:

1. your passport or identity card
2. self-certification of enrolment at our University
3. a copy of documents demonstrating the availability of adequate financial resources (approximately € 5,400), for example, proof that you hold a scholarship or details of your current account.
4. a copy of the health insurance payment receipt

Non-EU citizens

Pursuant to Italian immigration law, non-EU citizens who intend to stay in Italy for more than three months must apply for a residence permit within 8 days of entering Italy.

First application

You have to fill in and submit the residence permit application kit. You can ask for the kit at the Welcome Desk, where someone will help you to fill it in. It has to be submitted to a post office displaying the Sportello amico logo, along with:

1. Photocopy of your passport (only the pages with your personal details and the visa stamp)
2. Documentation stating the chosen study program and its duration (University pre-application summary)
3. A copy of the health insurance payment receipt

Renewal

In order to renew your residence permit you have to fill in the application kit, specifying that it is a renewal. The kit is available at a post office displaying the Sportello Amico logo. Return the kit to the post office along with the following documents:

1. Photocopy of your passport (only the pages with your personal details and the visa stamp)
2. A copy of your residence permit
3. A copy of documents demonstrating the availability of adequate financial resources (approximately € 5,400), for example, proof that you hold a scholarship or details of your current account
4. A certificate of enrolment with exams taken (if you live in Milan, a formal statement replacing the certificate is accepted)
5. A copy of the health insurance payment receipt

You should begin the renewal procedure 60 days before the expiry date.