1. General Information

School	School of Design School of Industrial and Information Engineering
Code Reference Law	1023
Name	Design & Engineering
Reference Law	Ordinamento D.M. 1648-1649/23
Class of degree	LM-12 R - Design
Degree level	Laurea Magistrale (Equivalent To Master Of Science)
First year of activation	2010/2011
Official length of the programme	2
Years of the programme already activated	1,2
Official language(s)	The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to Master of Science) programme is offered in English but the degree programme meets the requirements of MIUR (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research) note of 11.07.2018 and the CUN opinion of 10.23.2018.
Campus	Milano
Dean of the School	Francesco Zurlo Lorenzo Dozio
Coordinator of the Study programme	Barbara Del Curto
Website of the School	http://www.design.polimi.it
Website of the Study programme	http://design-engineering.polimi.it/

Student Office (Study programme) - Milano Bovisa

Reference office	Orientamento carriera didattica Design
Address	Via Candiani 72, 20158 Milano
Contact	https://www.design.polimi.it/contatti

Central Student Office - Milano Bovisa

Address

VIA LAMBRUSCHINI, 15 (MI)

2. General presentation of the study programme

The School of Design has, for several years, been offering advanced training programs alongside its standard Master’s degree courses, aiming to enhance the academic and educational offerings of the Politecnico di Milano.

The Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering – Product Design and Industrial Engineering, hereafter referred to as Design & Engineering, responds to the growing need for professionals who can integrate the expertise of design with the technical knowledge of engineering. These professionals must be capable of managing the complexity of ideation, design, and production processes within the consumer goods industry, navigating global decision-making and manufacturing systems.

The product industry is highly transnational, drawing expertise from countries that can ensure design quality, innovation, and the use of sustainable materials and advanced technologies. Within this landscape, Milan and Italy serve as incubators for leading design professionals and stand as centers of excellence at an international level.

The Politecnico di Milano, long recognized for its multidisciplinary approach that integrates diverse polytechnic contributions, is arguably the Italian university where the synergy between design and engineering has reached its highest level. The Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering exemplifies this integration, emerging from the collaboration of key academic disciplines:

• Design (Department of Design, School of Design),
• Mechanical Engineering (Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Industrial and Information Engineering),
• Materials Engineering (Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta,” School of Industrial and Information Engineering).

This program seeks to merge these three fields to shape designers with cutting-edge expertise on the global stage. Graduates from this program—uniquely positioned within the Italian educational system—are highly valuable in the job market for product industries, which demand adaptability and an international mindset.

In the fields of design and industrial product development, the Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano aspires to become a leading educational hub and an internationally recognized benchmark for excellence.

3. Learning objectives

The Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering aims to train a designer who integrates design culture with technical-engineering expertise. This professional is expected to manage the design and development of products, considering both their aesthetic and material qualities as well as the technical and operational aspects of manufacturing processes. Graduates will be able to deliver a comprehensive design project, from concept development through detailed and executive design, up to the preparation of the necessary documentation for production. Furthermore, they will possess specialized skills in material selection, virtual design methodologies, and the technological implications of production systems.

The collaboration between the disciplines of Design, Engineering, and Materials Engineering aims to provide specialized training in three fundamental areas:

1. Design, Process, and Industrial Production

This area equips students with the tools and methodologies to manage the value chain, focusing on industrial research, innovation, and product life cycle management. Specifically, it provides the necessary methods and tools for:

• Integrated product-process design, ensuring a holistic understanding of design, planning, and process control throughout the product life cycle.
• Technology-driven innovation, linking product and process design to advanced manufacturing methods.
• Design for X methodologies, distributed production processes, and sustainable production strategies.
• Process integration and system evolution, emphasizing continuous improvement, technology enhancement, and quality management.

2. Materials for Design

This area provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills related to materials, surfaces, and processing technologies, blending engineering principles with design culture. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of material structure and properties, including physical, mechanical, functional, sensory, perceptual, and emotional aspects. The study and design of new material applications—considering performance in real-world use—are fundamental for developing appealing, functional, and innovative products. A key focus is on the interaction between material, context, and product usability.

3. Representation and Prototyping

This area focuses on the methods and tools for digital prototyping, enabling students to simulate real-world aspects (formal, functional, and structural) of product and interior design. Core subjects include:

• 3D modeling techniques, in their broadest sense.
• Reverse modeling and virtual prototyping, covering 3D model creation as a design tool and virtual visualization techniques for perceptual, numerical, and functional simulation.
• 3D data acquisition in terms of shape and color, as a feedback tool for design refinement.

Educational Model

The program combines theoretical learning with practical application, fostering creative design methodologies and product development in laboratory settings with real-world, technologically relevant design challenges.

• First year: Focuses on fundamental courses to balance students’ backgrounds in Industrial Design and Engineering.
• Second year: Offers advanced technical courses for finalized product development, along with deeper exploration of design culture.
• Both years: Include Design Labs, where students apply theoretical knowledge and explore the practical integration of Industrial Design and Engineering.

The hands-on approach is a key aspect of the collaboration between the schools involved in the program.

The curriculum includes a mandatory internship, which can be carried out in companies, institutions, professional studios, or within the university itself. This experience is a crucial step in the students' professional growth, allowing them to engage with the working world in a structured and guided environment. The internship enables students to test their skills, acquire new competencies, and develop soft skills such as teamwork, time management, and workload handling, preparing them for the global job market.

4. Organization of the study programme and further studies

4.1 Structure of the study programme and Qualifications

The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to Master of Science) Programme is divided into 4 semesters and offers 120 credits (CFU).

At the moment of the matriculation, the students are assigned to a Section, to which they will belong until the end of the Programme.

The curriculum allows the students to opt for some Laboratories (2 at the 1^st year and  1 at the 2^nd year) and Courses, in order to personalize their own study path.

During the 2^nd year Laboratory, the student applies the competencies he/she has acquired.

 

The Programmes terminate with a compulsory internship and a degree examination, where the final dissertation is discussed.

During the Laurea Magistrale Programmes, the student can join Double Degree Programmes.

4.2 Further Studies

The qualification grants access to "Dottorato di Ricerca" (Research Doctorate), "Corso di Specializzazione di secondo livello" (2nd level Specialization Course) and "Master Universitario di secondo livello" (2nd level University Master)

5. Professional opportunities and work market

5.1 Professional status of the degree

Designer-Engineer

A graduate in Design & Engineering is a specialized designer-engineer who integrates design culture with technical and engineering expertise. They are capable of designing and developing industrial products, balancing both aesthetic and material qualities with technological considerations. Additionally, they possess the skills to select and manage production processes, ensuring an effective transition from concept to manufacturing.

5.2 Careers options and profiles

The Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering addresses the growing need for professionals who can integrate design expertise with engineering knowledge.

Graduates can pursue careers in various professional fields, including:

• Companies specializing in the design and manufacturing of industrial products, such as furniture, lighting, household appliances, consumer electronics, automotive, textiles, accessories, packaging, and consumer goods, extending to biomedical devices. These industries place strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and the life cycle of products.
• Companies focused on digital and physical prototyping, involving 3D modeling (CAD), component design, and production using both traditional and additive manufacturing technologies for shaping surfaces and volumes.
• Design studios and consulting firms dedicated to industrial product innovation.

Additionally, graduates may choose to continue their academic journey through a Ph.D. program or pursue a second-level Master’s degree to further specialize in their field.

5.3 Qualification profile

Designer-Engineer

Role in a Professional Context

A graduate in Design & Engineering is a specialized designer-engineer who integrates design culture with technical and engineering expertise. They are capable of designing and developing industrial products, balancing both aesthetic and material qualities with technological considerations, and selecting and managing production processes.

Graduates from the Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering can pursue careers as:

• Industrial product designers, collaborating with process engineers to develop innovative solutions.
• Prototyping designers, specializing in physical and digital model development.
• Simulation designers, focusing on virtual testing and performance evaluation.
• Material and life-cycle experts, capable of selecting and optimizing materials and sustainable production methods.
• Project leaders, overseeing the entire design, production, commercialization, and end-of-life management of a product, either independently or as part of a team.

Key Competencies

A Design & Engineering graduate has specialized skills to:

• Develop a complete product design, from the initial concept to detailed executive design, including all necessary documentation for manufacturing.
• Select materials and manufacturing technologies, managing their life cycle with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental impact.
• Apply virtual design methodologies, integrating CAD modeling, digital prototyping, and simulation tools.
• Assess and manage the technological implications of production systems, ensuring efficient and innovative industrial processes.

6. Enrolment

6.1 Access requirements

First cycle degree (level 6 EQF) or comparable qualification

To be admitted to the Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• L-4 Industrial Design
• L-8 Information Engineering
• L-9 Industrial Engineering
• First-level Academic Diploma from institutions of Higher Artistic, Musical, and Choreutic Education (AFAM) in courses related to Design.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in L-17 Architectural Sciences may also be admitted, provided they meet specific curricular requirements, including a minimum of 36 ECTS credits in the following subject areas:

• CEAR-08/D (formerly ICAR/13)
• 08/CEAR-10 (formerly ICAR/17)
• 09/IMAT/01 (formerly ING-IND/22)
• IIND-03/A and B (formerly ING-IND/14 and ING-IND/15)
• IIND-04/A (formerly ING-IND/16)

If these curricular requirements are not met, the admissions committee will evaluate additional academic and professional qualifications relevant to Design. The committee may require applicants to complete additional coursework (ECTS credits) before proceeding with the individual assessment of preparation. Further details are outlined in the degree program’s academic regulations.

The same criteria apply to candidates with a foreign university degree deemed equivalent by the Master’s Degree Program Board. The board will assess the compatibility of the study program, including the identification of subject areas and earned credits. If this evaluation is not possible, the board will conduct a case-by-case assessment of the applicant’s academic background.

Admission to the Master's program is subject to the verification of individual preparation and placement in a favorable position on the merit ranking.

Before assessing individual preparation, a weighted average of no less than 23/30 for candidates from the Politecnico di Milano, and no less than 25/30 for candidates from other Italian universities, will be verified. Additionally, candidates with foreign qualifications must demonstrate adequate proficiency in the English language.

The level of English proficiency must be certified upon application by achieving minimum scores in tests recognized by the university. International candidates are also required to have knowledge of the Italian language if they choose a program section taught in Italian. The level of Italian language proficiency is specified on the university’s website.

Language requirements
https://www.polimi.it/en/students/language-requirements/students-of-laurea-magistrale-study-programmes

6.2 Requested knowledge

Admission Process

Admission to the Master’s Degree Program requires submitting an online application and is subject to evaluation by a dedicated admissions committee, whose decision is final and non-appealable.

The assessment of individual preparation for admission is based on criteria that consider both the candidate’s academic performance and the adequacy of their background to successfully engage with the Master’s curriculum. The evaluation will take into account:

• The weighted GPA (only for applicants with an Italian degree)
• Project work completed during the bachelor’s program
• Extracurricular educational and professional experiences

Required Application Documents:

• Project portfolio (or thesis abstract for candidates from non-design programs)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• Study plan (only for candidates from other universities)
• English language certificate

Selection Criteria for Italian Degree Holders

The admissions committee assigns a maximum of 100 points, distributed as follows:

• Up to 50 points for the Portfolio/Thesis Abstract (minimum 30 points required for a positive evaluation)
• Up to 20 points for the CV (educational and professional experience)
• Up to 30 points for the weighted GPA

Additionally, a 5-point bonus is awarded to candidates who list a Master’s program within the School of Design as their first-choice option.

Further details regarding evaluation criteria, exemptions from assessment (automatic admissions), and application deadlines and procedures are available on the university and school websites, as well as in the official admissions guides.

Transfers and Program Changes

• Students already enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program at Politecnico di Milano from previous academic years may apply for a Program Change.
• Students enrolled in Master’s Degree Programs at other universities may apply for a Transfer.
• Both procedures follow the same deadlines and application process as new admissions.

Approval of Program Change applications is subject to enrollment limits for each Master’s program. If the number of applications exceeds the available spots, a merit-based ranking will be established.

Approval of Transfer applications is subject to placement within the merit ranking for newly admitted students.

Guide to admission
http://www.design.polimi.it/it/studiare-design/guide-alla-carriera/

6.3 Deadlines for admission and number of places available

Places available for admissions:

- Design & Engineering LM(Milan campus): 100 students of which 35 are reserved for non EU students including 10 Chinese students on the “Marco Polo” project.

6.4 Tutoring and students support

Guidance and ongoing tutoring activities include all initiatives aimed at assisting students before and during their academic journey. These activities help ensure that students progress within the expected timeframe outlined in academic regulations while developing both professional and personal skills.

Tutoring activities are distinct from institutional teaching but can complement and support it. They may be carried out by master’s students, PhD candidates, faculty members, and external professionals.

Tutoring programs are planned and managed by the School in close coordination with the Study Program.

At the university level, the Student Support Service collaborates with the Schools to handle administrative aspects related to the assignment of tutoring roles to students.

The School appoints a Dean’s Delegate for Tutoring, responsible for analyzing statistical data (learning analytics), engaging with student representatives from the Paritetic Committee, and designing highly effective tutoring activities.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring activities are structured into the following services:

• Academic guidance for first-year students and those in later years;
• Support and guidance for students activating curricular internships;
• Academic support for subjects identified as particularly challenging, including Peer-to-Peer Tutoring (experienced student tutors assist peers with critical subjects);
• Faculty-led support sessions to help students select elective courses and personalize their Study Plan;
• Assistance and welcome services for first-year Master’s students, both in person and through digital communication channels;
• Support for international students enrolled in English-taught Master’s programs and for those participating in international mobility programs;
• Assistance for review and remedial seminars;
• Support in IT-equipped classrooms, libraries, and labs;
• Guidance in sourcing and developing study materials.

Guidance for Prospective Students

For students interested in enrolling in the School of Design, Open Days are organized, during which each Study Program presents its curriculum through presentations and/or open lectures.

A dedicated Orientation Service provides insight into the educational offerings, helping prospective students understand learning objectives and career opportunities.

"Lezione 0" – The Introductory Lecture

Each year, the School organizes "Lezione 0", an introductory session designed for new Master’s students. This session provides essential information about university structures and services, including:

• The organization of the School, its offices, and their responsibilities;
• International exchange programs;
• Communication tools used by the School and the Polytechnic (website, Trouble Ticketing, chat, Beep portal);
• Library services and laboratory access procedures;
• Safety Week, during which students complete training to gain access to laboratories.

During this session, the Paritetic Committee and Student Representatives are introduced. Additionally, the Study Program Coordinators may participate in "Lezione 0" or schedule a separate meeting with students.

For enrolled students, presentations on elective courses and Synthesis Laboratories are provided. Alongside detailed course descriptions, students can access the School’s website to view slides and videos prepared by faculty members, summarizing key course topics.

Additional information is provided regarding the general educational offer and specific initiatives related to each academic year.

Key Topics of "Lezione 0"

• First-year Master’s students: Study Program organization and university services;
• Second-year Master’s students: Erasmus Placement opportunities;
• Postgraduate options: Master’s programs and PhD opportunities;
• Career services and the job market (second-year Master’s students);
• Student opinion surveys (all Master’s students);
• Final thesis: Project types, advisor selection, and grading criteria (second-year Master’s students);
• Extracurricular opportunities;
• University services for students.

Initiatives for Enrolled Students

The School of Design has launched initiatives aimed at:

• Removing obstacles to successful course attendance by offering support tailored to students’ individual needs and skills;
• Encouraging students to take an active role in their learning process.

7. Contents of the study Program

7.1 Programme requirements

For more information on this subject refer to Regolamento Esame di Laurea Magsitrale published on the School website.

According to Law No. 33 of April 12, 2022, simultaneous enrollment in two programs is allowed. Enrollment in two programs is possible only if they are of different degree classes (classi di laurea) and differ in at least two-thirds of their educational activities regarding academic credits. 

Consistent with what is defined by Law No. 33, at the student's instance, the maximum number of CFUs already taken in the other program and validatable is 40 CFUs for MSc programmes.

Please note that courses belonging to programs of a different level or type from the program you are enrolled in cannot be validated.

Full details on when to apply for validation and the administrative fees to be paid are available on the Polimi website: https://www.polimi.it/contemporanea-iscrizione

7.2 Mode of study

Optional student courses

In the Laurea Magistrale programme 12 credits are awarded to optional courses (equivalent to one course per year).

Students are required to choose their optional courses on presentation of their first year study plans. Similarly when they present their second year study plans they will be required to choose a second course.

The optional courses take place in both 1st and 2nd semesters. 

Internships - Laurea Magistrale

In Laurea Magistrale students carry out an internship at a company, professional studio, study centre, body, etc. with a partnership agreement with the Politecnico di Milano which fulfils the requirements of current legislation specifying that, on completion of the agreed internship period (minimum 280 hrs, maximum 1 year) a certificate will be issued. To obtain the certificate, the student, when coming back, must have an interview with his/her Study Programme tutor, with submission of a report.

Internship is an educational experience which gives students real experience of the world of work. The host company must be aware of and agree to the legal regulations and the need for educational support and the student must accept and show an ability to respect the company's rules and behaviours.

Guide to the Study Plan and allocations in sections and elective courses for the Degree and Master's Degree Courses
https://www.design.polimi.it/en/teaching/documents/career-guides
Internship
https://www.design.polimi.it/en/1/teaching/studying-design/curricolar-internships

7.3 Detailed learning objectives

Students' ability to choose the courses and credits to be incorporated into their study plans is subordinate to a series of rules imposed by the School which makes available an educational programme worth 60 credits for each year of the course (nominal courses).

Each year students can choose courses for a different number of credits than that specified by the nominal courses (60 ECTS per year) to graduate their study programmes according to their needs.

The minimum number of credits a student can enrol on is 30 unless the number of credits needed for course completion are fewer than this.

The maximum number of credits a student can enrol on is 80, respecting exam priorities.

The current framework of the study plan requires the course exam sequence to be respected as shown in the Regulations.

Courses designed for later years of the programme cannot be inserted into an earlier year study plan (“advance study”) unless all previous and current year courses have also been integrated into it.

The School has also implemented an exam priority sequence on the basis of which certain courses can only be enrolled on if other, introductory courses have already been passed. Students may actually be able to enrol on fewer credits than is nominally the case as a result of this rule.

The System Regulations require a series of educational activities (specialist, elective or supplementary) which are present in the course of study in the form of single subject and integrated courses and Design studio in which the two-year Laurea Magistrale's educational content is conveyed.

Laurea Magistrale

In addition to these types of educational activities the System Regulations also require that a specific number of credits are attributed to types of activity which can be categorised as follows:

-  educational activities chosen independently by students (Optional courses);

-  educational activities relating to preparation for the final exams required for the qualification to be awarded (Final exam);

-   activities designed to enable students to gain additional language skills, IT, telematic and relational skills which will help them in finding employment as well as educational activities designed to facilitate professional choices by giving students direct experience of working in the sector which the qualification can gain them access to including, in particular, educational work experience and guidance (Internships).

 

Interdisciplinary Programme in Smart Wearable Technologies

The Design & Engineering degree program participates in the Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies, launched by the Politecnico di Milano, with the goal of training new professionals skilled in the design of intelligent wearable devices and systems (smart wearables).

Wearable systems are increasingly applied in various sectors, including healthcare, bioengineering, design, and fashion. Their development requires advanced and interdisciplinary expertise, ranging from innovative techniques in photonics to the miniaturization of electronic components, from embedded system development to the design of intelligent algorithms.

 

The program is designed to train master’s degree students who:

•          Integrate the skills from their degree program with specific knowledge of wearable devices;
•          Master interdisciplinary tools and methods, developing a systemic vision of the entire product ecosystem;
•          Acquire the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral teams.

 

The program is open to students enrolled in the Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering and requires the completion of at least 30 ECTS credits in specific educational activities. All credits contribute to the 120 ECTS required for graduation, and successful completion of the program will be recorded in the Diploma Supplement.

 

Students can express their interest in participating in the program when compiling their Study Plan, by including at least 30 ECTS from the interdisciplinary track. These credits must be selected as follows:

18 ECTS from Table A, and at least 12 ECTS from Table B.

 

Enrollment in the interdisciplinary program is only possible for students enrolling starting from the academic year 2025/26.

 

Table A

Code	Course Title	CFU	Language	Sem	Campus
Attivazione aa 2026/27	FINAL DESIGN STUDIO (Provisional name)	12	EN	1	BV
Attivazione aa 2026/27	PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP (Provisional name)	6	EN	1	BV

The total 18 ECTS of these courses will replace the second-year curricular laboratory.

 

Table b

Code	Course Title	CFU	Language	Sem	Campus
063747	SMART WEARABLES DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING	6	EN	2	MI
056874	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS FOR DESIGN	6	EN	2	BV
058535	INCLUSIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES	6	EN	2	MI
063749	WEARABLE SYSTEMS LAB	6	EN	2	MI
063750	DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS	6	EN	1	MI
054898	ADVANCED USER INTERFACES	6	EN	1	MI
063751	FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTONICS: THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT	6	EN	1	BV

The 12 ECTS included in the Study Plan from this table will replace the elective courses.

 

Ambassador Programme

Within the context of the interuniversity framework project "Tecnologie delle Transizioni", Politecnico di Milano wants to activate high-level training courses aimed at creating new professional figures in Green Technologies, Smart Infrastructures, Inclusivity Design and Creative Thinking that:

• have skills in specific areas consistently with the training project (green/smart/inclusivity/creative)
• acquire enabling digital technologies in line with the profile
• master interdisciplinary tools, methods, and aptitude for a systemic vision
• develop talent to operate in interdisciplinary and multisectoral contexts acquired through exposure, even in teams, to case studies and challenges
• Will have systemic skills, interdisciplinary vision and a strong attention to the design of inclusive contexts, spaces, artefacts, infrastructures, technologies, products and services, enhancing the sense of equity.

The Laurea Magistrale Programme in Design & Engineering will activate in the academic year 2025/2026 the training programme Ambassador in Green Technologies, Smart Infrastructuresand and Creative Thinking.

Once the student is registered for the programme, he/she will have to insert in the study plan at leat 30 credits related to the Ambassador profile. These credits must include a minimum of 12 credits from list A and 18 credits from list B: 6 credits from these last ones will be inserted in the sudy plan as “effective” and will count towards the 120 credits needed to earn the Laurea Magistrale Degree, while the other credits will be added in a supernumerary position.

The registration at the Ambassador Programme is incompatible with the registration to (internal or external) Double Degrees or to the ASP

Polimi Ambassador
https://www.polimi.it/en/programmes/high-level-training-courses/green-technologies-smart-infrastructures-e-inclusivity-design
Design Ambassador
https://www.design.polimi.it/it/didattica/offerta-formativa/percorsi-ambassador

1 Year courses - Track: DE1 - DE2

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
052867	B	ICAR/13 ING-IND/15	PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STUDIO 1			1	12.0 [3.0]	12.0(a)
052868	B	ICAR/13	PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STUDIO 2			2	12.0 [12.0]	12.0(b)
093436	C	ING-IND/22	MATERIALS SELECTION CRITERIA IN DESIGN & ENGINEERING			1	12.0	12.0(c)
099896	B	ING-IND/14 ING-IND/16	DESIGN & MANUFACTURING			1	6.0	6.0
056245	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN THEORY AND PRACTICE			1	6.0 [6.0]	6.0
093199	B	ING-IND/13	MECHANICAL DESIGN			2	6.0	6.0

^(a) Teaching Table A Ambassador Smart Programme
^(b) Teaching Table A Ambassador Creative Programme
^(c) Teaching Table A Ambassador Green programme

1 Year courses - Teachings where the student can express allocation option

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
Opzione corso ING-IND /35
063166	B	ING-IND/35	LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIE DI INNOVAZIONE			1	6.0	6.0 (Grp. Opz.)
052653	B	ING-IND/35	DESIGN AND CORPORATE ECONOMICS			2	6.0
Corsi a scelta 1° anno / Elective courses 1st year
062705	B	ICAR/13 ING-IND/15	ADVANCED HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES			2	6.0	6.0 (Grp. Opz.)
063862	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	COMPUTATIONAL VISUAL DESIGN. ALGORITHMIC, GENERATIVE AND AI-BASED DESIGN PRACTICES (a)			2	6.0
054898	--	ING-INF/05	ADVANCED USER INTERFACES (b)			1	6.0
058535	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	INCLUSIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (c)			2	6.0
063749	--	ING-INF/05	WEARABLE SYSTEMS LAB (d)			2	6.0 [1.0]
099929	B	ING-IND/16	ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (e)			1	6.0
063846	B	ICAR/13	I MAESTRI DEL DESIGN			2	6.0
063843	B	ICAR/13	VENTURE DESIGN			2	6.0 [6.0]
063750	--	ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS (f)			1	6.0
061596	B	ICAR/13	AI-POWERED DESIGN			2	6.0
063747	--	ING-INF/01	SMART WEARABLES DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING (g)			2	6.0
063751	--	FIS/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTONICS: THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT (h)			1	6.0
058189	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND ROBOTICS (i)			2	6.0
053459	B	ICAR/13	ERASMUS EXPERIENCE (j)			2	6.0 [2.0]
059572	B	ICAR/17 ING-IND/15	EXTENDED REALITY FOR CREATIVITY IN DESIGN (k)			2	6.0
062639	B	ING-IND/14	FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATION FOR DESIGN PRODUCTS			2	6.0
056874	--	ING-INF/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS FOR DESIGN (l)			2	6.0
056016	B	ICAR/13	INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP (m)			2	6.0
057178	B	ING-IND/14	METHODS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN			2	6.0
056872	B	ING-IND/15	METODI DI RAPPRESENTAZIONE PARAMETRICA			1	6.0
053477	C	ING-IND/22	NANOTECNOLOGIE E MATERIALI FUNZIONALI PER IL DESIGN			2	6.0
096777	B	ING-IND/15	REVERSE MODELING			2	6.0
058399	B	ICAR/13	SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND DESIGN (n)			2	6.0
054708	B	ING-IND/15	VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING (o)			1	6.0 [2.0]

^(a) Teaching Ambassador Smart
^(b) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(c) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(d) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(e) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Smart and Creative thinking Table B
^(f) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(g) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(h) Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B and Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies Smart Wearable Technologies
⁽ⁱ⁾ Closed number subject
^(j) This course is dedicated to students selected for the Erasmus project who wish to have their optional course validated with a course taken abroad
^(k) Teaching Ambassador Creative thinking Table B
^(l) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B
^(m) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
⁽ⁿ⁾ Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
^(o) Teaching Ambassador Green Table B

2 Year courses - Track: DE2 - DE2

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
058179	B	ICAR/13 ING-IND/14 ING-IND/16	FINAL PROJECT WORK			1	18.0 [18.0]	18.0
097930	B	M-FIL/05	SEMIOTICS			1	6.0	6.0

2 Year courses - Teachings where the student can express allocation option

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
Corsi a scelta 2° anno /Elective courses 2st year
062705	B	ICAR/13 ING-IND/15	ADVANCED HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES			2	6.0	6.0 (Grp. Opz.)
063862	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	COMPUTATIONAL VISUAL DESIGN. ALGORITHMIC, GENERATIVE AND AI-BASED DESIGN PRACTICES (a)			2	6.0
063750	--	ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS (b)			1	6.0
054898	--	ING-INF/05	ADVANCED USER INTERFACES (c)			1	6.0
063751	--	FIS/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTONICS: THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT (d)			1	6.0
058535	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	INCLUSIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (e)			2	6.0
063749	--	ING-INF/05	WEARABLE SYSTEMS LAB (f)			2	6.0 [1.0]
063846	B	ICAR/13	I MAESTRI DEL DESIGN			2	6.0
063747	--	ING-INF/01	SMART WEARABLES DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING (g)			2	6.0
099929	B	ING-IND/16	ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (h)			1	6.0
061596	B	ICAR/13	AI-POWERED DESIGN			2	6.0
058189	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND ROBOTICS (i)			2	6.0
063843	B	ICAR/13	VENTURE DESIGN			2	6.0 [6.0]
056524	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN RESEARCH PLANNING			2	6.0
053749	B	ICAR/13	ERASMUS EXPERIENCE			2	6.0 [2.0]
059572	B	ICAR/17 ING-IND/15	EXTENDED REALITY FOR CREATIVITY IN DESIGN (j)			2	6.0
062639	B	ING-IND/14	FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATION FOR DESIGN PRODUCTS			2	6.0
056874	--	ING-INF/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS FOR DESIGN (k)			2	6.0
056016	B	ICAR/13	INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP (l)			2	6.0
057178	B	ING-IND/14	METHODS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN			2	6.0
056872	B	ING-IND/15	METODI DI RAPPRESENTAZIONE PARAMETRICA			1	6.0
053477	C	ING-IND/22	NANOTECNOLOGIE E MATERIALI FUNZIONALI PER IL DESIGN			2	6.0
096777	B	ING-IND/15	REVERSE MODELING			2	6.0
058399	B	ICAR/13	SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND DESIGN (m)			2	6.0
054708	B	ING-IND/15	VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING (n)			1	6.0 [2.0]
Insegnamenti Ambassador Smart Infrastructures - Green Technologies - Creative Thinking - Tabella B
099929	B	ING-IND/16	ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (o)			1	6.0	6.0
054898	--	ING-INF/05	ADVANCED USER INTERFACES (p)			1	6.0
059585	B,C	ING-IND/15 ING-IND/22	CREATIVITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN			2	6.0
058422	--	M-FIL/02	CRITICAL THINKING (q)			2	6.0 [5.0]
058227	B	ING-IND/35	COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT (r)			1	6.0 [2.0]
055141	--	SPS/08	TREND FORECASTING AND STRATEGIC INNOVATION (s)			1	6.0 [4.0]
058228	--	ING-IND/17	PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT (t)			2	6.0
058235	B	ING-IND/16	DE-MANUFACTURING (u)			1	6.0
063862	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	COMPUTATIONAL VISUAL DESIGN. ALGORITHMIC, GENERATIVE AND AI-BASED DESIGN PRACTICES			2	6.0
058189	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND ROBOTICS (v)			2	6.0
059572	B	ICAR/17 ING-IND/15	EXTENDED REALITY FOR CREATIVITY IN DESIGN (w)			2	6.0
058226	B	ING-IND/35	CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS MODELS			1	6.0
056874	--	ING-INF/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS FOR DESIGN (x)			2	6.0
058198	--	ING-IND/17	DIGITAL BUSINESS (y)			2	6.0 [2.0]
058230	B	ING-IND/35	MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT (z)			1	6.0
058195	--	ING-INF/05	MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT (aa)			2	6.0 [1.0]
056016	B	ICAR/13	INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP (ab)			2	6.0
059619	B	ING-IND/35	STRATEGIC INNOVATION (ac)			1	6.0
058399	B	ICAR/13	SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND DESIGN (ad)			2	6.0
058445	--	ING-IND/17	SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING (ae)			1	6.0
054708	B	ING-IND/15	VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING (af)			1	6.0 [2.0]
053363	--	--	INTERNSHIP		--	2	14.0	14.0
064037	--	--	FINAL EXAMINATION		--	1	10.0	10.0

^(a) Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B
^(b) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(c) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(d) Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B and Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(e) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(f) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(g) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
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Teaching Ambassador Smart and Creative thinking Table B
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Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B
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Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B and Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
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Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
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Ambassador Green Table B Teaching
⁽ⁿ⁾ Ambassador Smart Table B Teaching
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Teaching Ambassador Smart and Creative Thinking Table B
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Ambassador Teaching Creative thinking Table B
^(r) Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
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^(t) Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
^(u) Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
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Teaching Ambassador Smart table B
^(w) Ambassador Teaching Creative thinking Table B
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Teaching Ambassador Smart table B
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^(z) Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
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Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B
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^(af) Teaching Ambassador Smart table B

7.4 Foreign language

Foreign language assessment will be carried out in accordance with the university's methods as set out on the web page 

https://www.polimi.it/futuri-studenti/ammissione-ai-corsi-di-laurea-magistrale/la-lingua-inglese.

Students are encouraged to read this document carefully and respect the norms set out in it.

Specifically, note that: "Pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/04 the Politecnico di Milano has adopted the English language as the European Union language which students must speak in addition to Italian".

 English language knowledge, according to the standards indicated by the University, is a registration pre-requisite.  For admission to the School of Design LM Study Programme, certificates must be submitted by candidates within the time frames for admission applications. This deadline must be respected by all students (from similar or different courses)

Information on English language fluency https://aunicalogin.polimi.it/aunicalogin/getservizio.xml?id_servizio=204&idApp=1&idLink=3860

7.5 Degree examination

Thesis work is strictly individual. Coordinated theses with a common introductory part and separate theses can be considered.

The thesis may be written by a maximum of three authors, even if they are enrolled in different Master's degree courses. The Committee must always be able to identify the contribution made by each appliant. 

There is only one Supervisor and they must be a lecturer (Professor or Researcher), whether permanent or contracted at the University (in the current or previous academic year) and may be a member of the Degree Committee. He/she may be assisted by one or more co-supervisors (CU) or by experts in specific subjects, even if they are external to the School.

The Supervisor is usually included in the Graduation Committee that will judge the undergraduate student and make its proposal for a mark.

The student submits a thesis to the Degree Examination Board, which may consist of:

1. the development of a theoretical, design, experimental or innovative research thesis (Research Thesis).

The Thesis must:

- explore the project in its technical-specialist and/or systemic aspects in relation to the educational objectives of the course of study. The discussion must include an in-depth theoretical/critical, methodological and/or historical dissertation and/or an in-depth experimental study;

- include a substantial preparatory part devoted to research conducted with scientific criteria and access to sources of scientific knowledge (databases, scientific articles, conference proceedings, etc...);

 - propose to deepen knowledge of a poorly established topic and its potential applications or a greater contribution to the advancement of knowledge in a specific research area (thesis of a more theoretical nature);

- require a minimum working time of 6 months; entitling the holder to a maximum of 8 points when assessing the dissertation and its presentation.

2. the development of a thesis to consolidate and refine knowledge already acquired (consolidation thesis). The thesis must:

- present the project by enhancing the technical-specialist and/or systemic aspects in accordance with the educational objectives of the course of study. The discussion should include an adequate methodological argumentation, historical aspects, theoretical/critical elements; 

- focus on topics well established in scientific research and design applications;

- include a part of research functional to the development of the project and the simple formulation of the basic assumptions and main hypotheses on which the proposed project application is based;

- focus primarily on potential project applications;

- require a minimum of 2 months of working time; gives a maximum score of 4 points when assessing the dissertation and its presentation. 

Students may choose either the assignment of the Research Thesis or the Consolidation Thesis.

However, the request for either type of thesis must be made (and assessed by the supervisor) on the basis of the minimum time required to complete either route and the commitment that the student intends to make to it.

 

During the course of the thesis, the supervisor may suggest to the student - in view of the aptitudes demonstrated, contingent interests and emerging time requirements - that the type and nature of the thesis be changed in both directions. It will then be the task of the supervisor to assess the final result and confirm or otherwise the correct change of the thesis' placement in the explicit category. The work must demonstrate the competence and critical capacity developed by the student in the areas of the project in relation to the contents of the course of study. The Thesis works consist of a report containing the stages of development, the objectives of the work, the bibliography and the sources of documentation; the technical drawings of the project, the physical and/or virtual model where applicable.

The student must provide the Commission with at least two copies of the thesis, which he may take back at the end of the discussion. The presentation of the project may be supplemented by a report on the work experience carried out in companies or professional studios.

The thesis is normally written in Italian or English. At the graduate student's justified request, a thesis written in other languages may also be accepted, subject to authorisation from head of Degrees but with presentation and discussion in Italian or English. If the thesis is written in English or another foreign language, it must in any case contain an extract in Italian.

Following the evaluation, presentation and discussion of the LM thesis, as well as of the student's entire career within the Master's degree course, the Degree Committee awards a score.

The mark is expressed in hundredths (/110). It consists of the sum of:

 1. the average achieved by the undergraduate in the courses, weighted by credits and expressed in hundredths and hundredths of a hundredths (without taking into account any additional activities and honours)

2. the increment awarded by the Degree Committees expressed in hundredths and hundredths of a hundredth. This sum shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number (0.50 is rounded up to 1.00) and limited to 110. The Degree

The minimum graduation mark will always be 66.

Committee may also award honours.

The score has a value

- between -1 and 8 points in the case of a theoretical, design, experimental or innovative research thesis (research thesis);

- between -1 and 4 points in the case of a thesis for the consolidation and improvement of knowledge already acquired (consolidation thesis).

In the case of five-year old theses, the score may be between 0 and 10 points.

 

Honours, which may also be proposed by the rapporteur, means a special commendation from the CL for the preparation and competence of the graduate, for their brilliant academic record, for the way in which they have presented their thesis, their ability to reason, and the quality and originality of the thesis. Honours may only be awarded if the mark given is, before rounding off, greater than or equal to 111 (one hundred and eleven) hundred decimal points.

Honours are awarded by unanimous decision of the members of the Degree Committee.

Further information can be found in the Master's Degree Examination Regulations available on the School's website. https://www.design.polimi.it/en/teaching/documents/career-guides

 

Guide to the Final Examination of Laurea Magistrale
http://www.design.polimi.it/it/studiare-design/guide-alla-carriera/

8. Academic calendar

The Laurea Magistrale programme calendar is structured into two semesters and students can enrol at the beginning of either semester. Thus studies can begin in either the first or the second semester of each academic year. The course is structured in order to enable students to complete the programme in four semesters whether first year Laurea Magistrale enrolment takes place in the first or second semesters.

An exam period takes place at the end of each semester (exam).

Information on Schedules and Deadlines
https://www.design.polimi.it/en/teaching/studying-design/lessons-timetable-calendars-and-deadlines

9. Faculty

The names of the Programme of Study teachers and what they teach will be made available on the degree programme from September onwards.

The Degree Programme is published each year on the Politecnico di Milano's website.

The names of the teaching staff who will be teaching on the programme with their CVs are published on the university site by year and study programme.

Faculty
https://www4.ceda.polimi.it/manifesti/manifesti/controller/ricerche/RicercaPerDocentiPublic.do?tab_ricerca=2&k_cf=19&__pj0=0&__pj1=9ecc24961246e5b7e801848d93f75565

10. Infrastructures and laboratories

The School of Design is based at Campus Bovisa-Candiani where the educational activities are held and where there are services for students (Experimental laboratories, Library, Study room, Press Service,..)
https://maps.polimi.it/maps/

Design Laboratories
The creation of big experimental laboratories supporting design education is in line with the Politecnico di Milano School of Design's experimental tradition, its inductive teaching model, in which 'knowledge' and 'know-how' are mutually supportive.
The purpose of these laboratories is the practice of activities which allow students to verify their design hypotheses and learn how to use the technical tools required for experimentation, representation and design communication.
The laboratories managed by the Design Department occupy an approximately 10,000 square metre space in the Milan Bovisa campus.

https://dipartimentodesign.polimi.it/en/laboratories

11. International context

Building an international dimension for the School of Design and its Study Programmes has been one of its priority objectives since it was founded in the year 2000.

There are many reasons for this purpose: the nature of design which inherently draws its very lifeblood from its multicultural and multi-local character, its proximity to both the world of manufacturing - which has now taken on a global dimension - and the sphere of consumption whose dynamics and tendencies are visible in a range of local specific contexts; the very DNA of the design community which has always been international; Milan's acknowledged status as design capital, a crucible for designers from all over the world who have come here to study or open a studio; the desire to make educational trajectories increasingly permeable to impulses deriving from this stimulating context as in other dynamic foreign contexts, with the aim to teach to international professors and designers.


To these should be added more highly structured activities which aim to strengthen collaborative relations, in the didactic and research fields, with selected universities: this is the case of the MEDes_Master of European Design educational programme (with 6 partner universities), the LM Double Degree Programmes.

The School of Design is a member of Cumulus, a network of European design schools, and of the main international design associations. http://www.cumulusassociation.org/

12. Internationalization

For the School of Design, internationalization has a double meaning: supporting student (and teaching and technical staff) mobility outwards and, on the opposite direction, attracting students, researchers, professors and visiting professors from abroad.
In recent years, the School of Design works with 200 design universities from all over the world in Erasmus exchange programmes (with 150 European universities), in bilateral exchange projects (with 60 non European universities), in Double Degree programmes, joint workshops with other schools, international internships and so on.
 
To encourage the internalisation most of the Master programmes are offer in English or have at least an English section.
 
International exchanges
The School of Design takes part in international student exchange programmes which offer students the opportunity to go abroad for a period, both during L and LM study programme, at one of the Politecnico's partner universities. A list of the School's partner universities is available on the Politecnico's web site and on the School of Design web site in the International Area.
Each agreement is managed by a professor, promoter of the exchange resoponsible for the various steps of the mobility, from the selection until the validation of the exams.

 
The Erasmus Programme
The Erasmus programme was set up in 1987 by the European Community in order to give students the possibility to carry out a period of study at a foreign university within the European Union, from 3 to 12 months, legally recognized by their university, signatory of the Erasmus Charter.

This mobility can entitle students for an economic contribution (under the conditions set out in the international mobility Call) and free registration at the host university. Students can thus follow courses and take exams at the partner university and have the exams recognized by their universities.
 
Bilateral exchanges
The School of Design has also activated some bilateral agreements with non-EU universities.
The procedures for admission to such exchanges are the same as those for Erasmus exchanges with the exception for the economic contribution for mobility, that in this case it is not guaranteed.
The bilateral agreement, in fact, enables students to attend a period of study abroad at a partner university without incurring registration fees at such universities. In some cases, however, a management fee for exchange students must be paid (e.g.: Orientation fee, Insurance,..).
 
 
 
Double Degrees
The School of Design has signed a series of bilateral agreements with some European and extra-European partners, to allow its students the opportunity to spend a period of study abroad, attending courses aimed at obtaining a double degree (master's degree + Diploma of the Partner University ).

Master's degree students have the opportunity to participate in a double degree project by extending their curriculum and replacing one semester at their home campus with two or three semesters at the host partner.

In order to obtain the two degrees, students must meet the requirements of both Univesrities or Schools and pass all the required exams. Students will also have to carry out a thesis work under the supervision of a thesis supervisor from the Polytechnic and a supervisor from the partner university and discuss the thesis in a regular graduation session in each of the two universities, even in virtual mode.

The double degree agreements available for LM students of the School of Design at the moment are:
In Europe:
Double Degree with Les Ecoles Centrales, France

In China:
Double Degree with Tongji University, Shanghai - China
Double Degree with Tsinghua University, Beijing - China
Double Degree with Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

In Latin America
Double Degree with the Universidad Nacional de Bogotà, Colombia
Double Degree with the Universidade De Sao Paulo, Brazil
Double Degree with the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Double Degree with the Universidade do Vale do Rio Dos Sinos, Brazil

For more information about the issues related to international mobility at the School of Design, you can consult the Guide to International Mobility:
https://www.design.polimi.it/en/teaching/documents/career-guides
For more information about the rules and limitations for "Free Mover" mobility, consult the University guidelines:
https://www.polimi.it/campus-e-servizi/mobilita-internazionale/studiare-allestero/free-movers

13. Quantitative data

The  University Assessment Commission Nucleus perform periodic analysis on the overall results analysing the teaching activities and the integration of graduates into the work world. Reports and studies are available on the website of the Politecnico di Milano.

Data:
https://www.polimi.it/il-politecnico/organizzazione/organi-di-ateneo/nucleo-di-valutazione/dati-a-cura-dellufficio-di-supporto

14. Further information

Students are encouraged to consult the School of Design site and in particular the Guides which regulate access, changing degree programme, courses and laurea exams for any other information they may need.

15. Errata corrige