Information for the 2025/2026 academic year will be available soon.
In the meantime, you may refer to the 2024/2025 academic year information as a general guideline, but please note that it may be subject to change.
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.
- In order to enter the Laurea (equivalent to Bachelor of Science) programmes delivered in Italian, it is mandatory to sit the ARCHED test in Italian: 26 July 2024
- In order to enter the Laurea (equivalent to Bachelor of Science) programmes delivered in English, it is mandatory to sit the ARCHED test in English: 24 July 2024
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 n. 627 of 24 April 2024.
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 ).