Università degli Studi di Milano
Università degli Studi di Milano
Milano · public university
Università degli Studi di Milano ('La Statale'), founded in 1924, is one of Italy's largest multidisciplinary public research institutions with historic headquarters at Ca' Granda. International students apply online through the university portal and Universitaly. Admission routes depend strictly on the programme call: English-taught medicine (IMS) requires the national IMAT examination, undergraduate political sciences (IPLE) requires the official CISIA CEnT-S examination, postgraduate finance (MEF) requires a compulsory 40-question online background knowledge test, while competitive bachelors in Artificial Intelligence rank EU candidates via English TOLC-I and non-EU abroad via the SAT Suite.
How to apply here
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Check entry requirements and application deadlines
Identify your degree programme, confirm whether admission is open with knowledge assessment or capped by test, and register on the UniMi online services portal. Non-EU visa applicants for Master's programmes must apply by 30 April 2026.
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Sit the required admission examination
Take the mandatory test required by your programme call: the national IMAT for Medicine and Surgery (IMS), the CISIA CEnT-S test for IPLE, the 40-question online background knowledge test for Finance and Economics (MEF), or the SAT / English TOLC-I for Artificial Intelligence.
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Submit Universitaly pre-enrolment (Non-EU abroad)
All non-EU students residing abroad requiring an Italian study visa must submit a pre-enrolment application on the national Universitaly website within 31 July 2026, selecting Università degli Studi di Milano and one chosen degree programme.
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Pay first instalment and finalise enrolment
Pay the 146 euros first enrolment instalment via PagoPA, upload secondary diploma or bachelor degree documentation with CIMEA Statement of Comparability, and apply for the Italian residence permit within 8 working days of arrival in Milan.
Source, checked 23 October 2026
Deadlines
| Date | What | Intake | Who | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2026 | Master's degree programmes application deadline for non-EU visa applicants | 2026/27 | Non-EU, resident abroad | Official |
| 10 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 | Regional scholarships (DSU) application window on Online Helpdesk | 2026/27 | Everyone | Official |
| 31 July 2026 | Universitaly pre-enrolment deadline for non-EU students residing abroad | 2026/27 | Non-EU, resident abroad | Official |
| 2 February 2027 | Second tuition instalment payment deadline (lump sum or first instalment plan date) | 2026/27 | Everyone | Official |
Fees
All students pay a fixed first instalment of 146 euros at enrolment (consisting of 130 euros minimum regional tax for higher education and 16 euros duty stamp). The final regional tax depends on country group: 130.00 euros for Group A, 160.00 euros for Group B, and 190.00 euros for Group C, with differences settled alongside the second instalment. For international students whose household produces income and assets abroad, the second instalment is fixed based on country group and tuition area: for Area A programmes, 200.00 euros (Group A), 910.00 euros (Group B), or 3,204.00 euros (Group C); for Area B programmes, 256.00 euros (Group A), 1,164.00 euros (Group B), or 4,101.12 euros (Group C). The second instalment is due on 2 February, or payable across four instalments due 2 February, 2 March, 31 March, and 30 April.
Source, checked 23 October 2026Scholarships
- Regional Scholarships (DSU Lombardia)
- Benefits ensuring the right to higher education funded by the Lombardy Region and MUR, providing monetary awards and free access to university refectory services credited to Carta La Statale. Applications are submitted via the Online Helpdesk from 10 July to 30 September 2026.
- Source, checked 23 October 2026
- European Futures Scholarships
- 30 merit-based scholarships worth 10,000 euros each awarded to European Union students enrolling in Master's degree programmes. Applications open from 5 May to 15 June 2026 (extended to 26 June 2026).
- Source, checked 23 October 2026
Programmes
| Programme | Degree | Language | Years | Admission test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Economics (MEF) | Master | English | 2 | UniMi MEF |
| Medicine and Surgery (International Medical School - IMS) | Single-cycle master | English | 6 | IMAT Medicine |
| International Politics, Law and Economics (IPLE) | Bachelor | English | 3 | CEnT-S |
| Artificial Intelligence | Bachelor | English | 3 | English TOLC-I or College Board SAT ranking |
| Data Science for Economics / Data Science for Health | Master | English | 2 | Written online admission test in English |
| Environmental and Food Economics (EFE) | Master | English | 2 | Academic curriculum and credentials assessment |
| Computer Science | Master | English | 2 | Academic curriculum and credentials evaluation |
| Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Master | English | 2 | Curricular requirements and academic assessment |
Every fact on this page was checked against official sources on 23 October 2026. Deadlines change every year: the university's own call is binding (official page).