Architecture

The procedure and contents of the admission test for Laurea and single-cycle Master of Science programmes for the specific discipline of architect are governed by Italian Ministerial Decree n. 706 of 04.05.2026.

There is a compulsory admission test (called 'ARCHED test') for the Bachelor of Science programme in Architectural Design and the single-cycle Master of Science programme in Building Engineering-Architecture at Politecnico di Milano.

The places available on each study programme will be allocated according to the test results and the preferences stated by the applicants (the number of places available is fixed each year).

In this section you will find all the information on how to apply for the test and enrol.
Some rules differ according to the type of student envisaged, ie Italian and equivalent students or international students (reserved places); there are specific rules for students with  foreign qualifications (Click here to find out more ).

Knowledge of Italian for non-EU students interested in courses taught in Italian
 

If you are a non-EU student residing abroad and with a foreign diploma, interested in programmes taught in Italian, to be admitted to the ARCHED test you must prove your knowledge of the Italian language.

You have two options:

• upload a certificate of Italian language proficiency at a minimum of CLIQ (Certificazione Lingua Italiana di Qualità) level B2 no later than 16 July 2026

or

• take a language test organized through Cisia (Interuniversity Consortium for Integrated Systems for Access) which will take place remotely on 14 July 2026.
  Only those who have successfully completed their registration to the ARCHED test by 23:59:59 on 5 July 2026 will be automatically registered to this examination. 
  The test pass mark is a proficiency level of B2 or above.

Further information on accepted certifications is available here

Knowledge of the Italian language is not required for those taking the test in English.

What to do after enrolment

Students with a foreign qualification

Students with disabilities, certified critical health conditions, Neurodiversity (DSA/ASD)

Available places