Architecture

There is a compulsory admission test (called 'ARCHED test') for the Laurea (equivalent to Bachelor of Science) programme in Architectural Design and the single-cycle Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to 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).

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

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 ).