Politecnico di Milano's ambition is to be an increasingly welcoming place, where each member of the community can feel their uniqueness and that of others respected and valued, and where inequalities and stereotypes are combated. It also wants to contribute to a more inclusive society through scientific and technological innovation.

Women are often associated with social and work contexts far removed from the fields of science and technology;this under-representation has significant socio-economic impacts in Italy, Europe and globally. Politecnico di Milano wants to contribute to mitigating these prejudices and to promote orientation actions for STEM courses and careers that also contribute to promoting gender balance

Politecnico di Milano is committed to ensuring a study and work environment that enhances the psychological and physical wellbeing of all members of its community as an integral part of its educational and social mission. The centrality of this commitment lies in the will to ensure equal opportunities and promote inclusion.

Politecnico di Milano promotes sports as a tool for people's well-being, development and improvement, both on an individual and a social level. To this end, it encourages its community members to participate in sporting activities and organises sporting events in the local community.

Politecnico di Milano aims to take care of the people who work in the University, enhancing talents, bringing forth ambitions and capabilities, strengthening professional skills, supporting needs and vulnerabilities. This can be realized through a cohesive set of measures that place the individual at the centre and aims to make the University the shared home of all its members.