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PhD

An investment for your future career, whether in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship

Polimi PhD

Study by doing research

PhD students are young researchers: research is their main activity. During the first year, they attend short training courses and intensive workshops lasting a few weeks. For the rest of the time, the PhD student is engaged in research activities. 
Learning happens by doing, working on concrete projects.

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News  

PhD Welcome Day 2025

20 November 2025, 10am

HOUSING AT DISCOUNTED RATES - INVERNIZZI DONATION
The Romeo and Enrica Invernizzi Foundation is donating €250,000 to the Politecnico di Milano as a contribution to support housing for PhD students. This funding will be used to lower the cost of accommodation for PhD students staying in Politecnico…

Information for

Prospective PhD Candidates

How to apply for a PhD programme at Politecnico di Milano

Current PhD candidates

Resources and services for PhD students at Politecnico di Milano

Companies

Collaborations with companies

Polimi PhD numbers

Average scholarship per month

Budget Department minimum (for 3 years)

Scholarships with companies
(from 2022/2023 a.y.)

Active PhD students
(of which 835 international)

PhD Polimi employment data

employed in private companies

remain in Italy

Testimonials and interviews

Testimonials

PhD students and alumni

Testimonials

Companies

Campus and services

Discover the wide range of services, resources and opportunities that the Politecnico di Milano offers to its PhD students, thanks to the modern and functional facilities available in the different campuses of the University.

A network of services designed to support the path of young researchers.

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PhD School  

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