1. General Information

School	School of Design
Code Reference Law	1025
Name	Design for the Fashion System
Reference Law	Ordinamento D.M. 1648-1649/23
Class of degree	LM-12 - 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
Coordinator of the Study programme	Giovanni Maria Conti
Website of the School	http://www.design.polimi.it
Website of the Study programme	http://www.fashiondesign.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 Master of Science Programme in Design for the Fashion System (Design for the Fashion System) is designed to train highly qualified professionals capable of promoting the international competitiveness of the fashion system in both the product-service system area and the strategic processes of the fashion companies.

The shift from industrial economy to knowledge economy underlines multidisciplinarity as a key attribute for leaders of the new millennium. The most innovative companies are characterized by parallel, transversal and open processes that offer opportunities to new professionals skilled with multidisciplinary competences, who often merge technical and design skills with managerial skills. Such vision can be implemented within the context of a multidisciplinary and project-based education system. In this regard the Master of Science Programme aims at integrating multidisciplinary research questions and problems coming from the real world, interacting in a dynamic balance with all external stakeholders such as companies and the social community as a whole. Design is interpreted   as a strategic function integrated across the cycle of research, design, development, and distribution. Within this model, design education is oriented at growing professionals who are able to guide fashion into a new paradigm, centered on principles harmonized with the collective aim of pursuing a sustainable development, on a social, cultural, and economic point of view.

Specific courses relating to fashion products will thus be offered together with courses studying materials, technologies and the sector's characteristic working methods in depth as well as competition logic and distribution, sales and communication processes, trends, scenarios and cultural values.

Politecnica fashion is strongly oriented towards research and experimentation in both high craft and high tech, the craft dimension with the technological dimension, handmade together with the most up-to-date modelling software to provide students with the chance to work in any fashion system company. To this end the course includes a great deal of laboratory work which is an important opportunity for manual practice which, together with experimentation and research into materials, of sustainability and technologies, combine in the research and design work which make up the degree thesis.

Internships at certified companies or professional studios, bodies and institutions are also a mandatory part of the course. This LM's specialisation and progressive professional figure structuring is reflected in the chance to attend specialist sector training courses which can also be a feature of the degree theses and internships. As well as clothing, sectors of special interest which offer opportunities for specialisation are accessories, jewellery and fashion retail design studio.In this way this Laurea Magistrale supplies students with integrated skills in the product-service system which lead to cross sector employment opportunities within the fashion chain and its businesses.

For more information see the website of the degree course
http://www.moda.polimi.it

3. Learning objectives

By 'Fashion System' is meant the integrated system of products, processes and services which define and make up the fashion market. The Fashion System works on a collection of products such as clothing in the prêt-à-porter context, casual wear and sportswear, accessories such as footwear, bags, small leather items, jewellery, knitwear and underwear but also the products characteristic of recent range additions employed by fashion brands such as home textile accessories.

The intention of this Laurea Magistrale is to train innovation, research and experimentation oriented designers capable of interpreting design as a strategic element in fashion business innovation.

The following are central objectives in the training of Design for the Fashion System graduates: acquiring a cultural and aesthetic language, an ability to critically evaluate the impact of design on the social, cultural and economic context as well as strategic planning and management skills.

The Laurea Magistrale educational programme is thus designed for systemic training understood as training in the various product, process and service components.

A further objective of the course of study is to develop students' ability to assist in the coherent translation of product values into a range of supports and communication events (from trade communication to advertising) and sales space/moments (from events to retail visualising).

The programme is structured within the framework of the design culture sphere 

The aim of this subject module is to help students to develop their own individual style and design autonomy, acquiring expressive maturity and experimenting with design processes starting with brand identification and continuing in fashion product, communication and distribution systems.

Subjects relating to the evolution of cultural production systems 

The aim of this subject module is to assist students in the acquisition of the ability to codify and interpret artistic languages with special reference to those which have most to do with the evolution of fashion products such as graphic art, contemporary art, cinema, photography and new media.

Subject module relating to the evolution of social and consumer practices

The aim of this subject module to to help students to acquire analytical skills and the ability to codify and interpret social and consumption interaction practices with special reference to the understanding of the dynamics of fashion product use as crucial components within cultural and communication processes.

Subject module relating to corporate culture and competitivity models

The aim of this subject module is to give students a grounding in evolutionary dynamics and the characteristics of current sector chain and organisation systems, an understanding of prevalent business models in the fashion sphere and a grasp of organisational and entrepreneurial skills.

Subject module relating to innovation and technology transfer 

The aim of this subject module is to assist students in the acquisition of research and technological innovation transfer skills with special reference to materials and techniques innovation with the objective of integrating new aesthetic and functional qualities into products. This module also pays special attention to logistics and systems innovation including acquiring innovative IT managed process tools.

The programme will conclude with an individual Laurea Magistrale thesis which must consist of original contents developed by each individual student and expressed in a written dissertation and design work.

The resulting professional is a fashion designer who must: be capable of understanding, managing and co-ordinating a complex design chain (based on components, semi-worked elements, aggregate working processes and services, etc.); be able to interpret the product in a systemic way, i.e. in its entirety - made up of product and goods ranges and a range of brands - and in its market advertising and distribution dimensions; lastly, be able to understand and implement business logics and strategies.

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

5.2 Careers options and profiles

Design for the Fashion System LM graduates find work in fashion and accessories sector businesses in 'creative management' posts but also in fashion sector research companies (trend institutes, research agencies, etc.) and in advertising and distribution firms and agencies.

The main reference fashion professions are: Creative Director, Fashion Coordinator, Fashion Designer, Accessory Designer, Sportswear Designer, Brand manager, Product Manager, Retail designer, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Journalist, Fashion Curator, Content designer.

5.3 Qualification profile

Designer for Fashion System

profile in a work context:
Highly qualified designer profiles able to support the international competitiveness of the Fashion System both within the product system and the strategic processes of the fashion industry.
The resulting professional is a fashion designer who must: be capable of understanding, managing and co-ordinating a complex design chain (based on components, semi-worked elements, aggregate working processes and services, etc.); be able to understand the product in a systemic way, i.e. in its entirety - made up of products, product groups and different brands - and in its market advertising and distribution dimensions; lastly, be able to understand and implement business logics and strategies.
The career outcomes envisaged for the Laurea Magistrale in Design for the Fashion System are those involving managing design projects within fashion businesses dealing with integrated design of product-service systems co-ordinating project groups and the functions involved in development processes.
The main careers in fashion field are: Creative Director, Fashion Coordinator, Fashion Designer, Accessory Designer, Sportswear Designer, Brand manager, Product Manager, Retail designer, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Journalist, Fashion Curator, Content designer.

skills of this function:
Specific skills: 
- assess, through critical skills, the implications that design may have on the social, cultural and economic context;
- plan and manage the project from the strategic point of view;
- support the logical translation of product values ¿¿within the different communication tools/events (from communication to trade to advertising) and the sales space/time (from events to visual for retail);
- test on integrated design processes, starting from the brand identity, up to its different meanings in fashion, communication and distribution systems;
- able to define the different artistic languages, with particular reference to those that are more related to the evolution of fashion products such as graphic arts, contemporary art, cinema, photography, new media;
- classify and define the practices of social interaction and consumption, with particular reference to the understanding of the dynamics of use of fashion products as fundamental parts within cultural and communicative processes;
- understand the development dynamics and business models of the supply chains and organizational systems of fashion companies;
- research and transfer innovation at a technological level, with particular reference to the innovation of materials and processes with the aim of integrating new aesthetic and functional properties into products.

Job opportunities:
The graduate students in Design for the Fashion System LM find work in fashion and accessories sector businesses in 'creative management' posts but also in fashion sector research companies (trend institutes, research agencies, etc.) and in advertising and distribution firms and agencies. The main reference fashion professions are:
Graduates may also find employment in professional studios working in fashion research and product development in the fashion business world. They may also work in creative co-ordination of fashion brands in reference to communication, event organisation and retail space layout processes.

 

6. Enrolment

6.1 Access requirements

First cycle degree (level 6 EQF) or comparable qualification

To be admitted to the Master’s Degree Programme in Design for the Fashion System, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following classes:

• L-4 Industrial Design

Applicants may also be admitted if they hold a first-level degree in one of the following classes:

• L-3 Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts and Fashion

• L-17 Architecture

provided they meet specific curricular requirements as detailed below:

They must have obtained at least 36 ECTS credits in the Scientific-Disciplinary Sector CEAR-08/D (formerly ICAR/13).

If the required curricular requirements are not met, the Admissions Committee will evaluate any additional academic or professional qualifications relevant to the field of Design and will indicate any curricular integrations, expressed in ECTS credits, which must be acquired before the assessment of individual preparation can take place.

The same criteria apply to candidates holding an equivalent university-level qualification obtained abroad, deemed suitable by the Master’s Degree Programme Board. In this case, the identification of the relevant scientific-disciplinary sectors and the number of credits earned in each sector must be possible. If this is not feasible, the Degree Programme Board will assess the applicant’s academic background on a case-by-case basis.

Admission to the Master’s Degree Programme is subject to the assessment of individual preparation and to placement within the merit ranking list.

Before the assessment of individual preparation, applicants must meet the following GPA requirements: a weighted average grade of no less than 23/30 for candidates from Politecnico di Milano, and no less than 25/30 for candidates from other Italian universities. Applicants holding an international qualification must also demonstrate an adequate level of English language proficiency.

The level of English language proficiency must be certified at the time of application through attainment of minimum scores in tests recognised by the University. International applicants who choose a study track taught in Italian must also demonstrate proficiency in the Italian language. The required 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:

- CdLM Design for the Fashion System (Milan campus): 70 places of which 30 are reserved for non EU students including 5 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.

For further details on the Tutoring Actions put in place by the School:

https://www.design.polimi.it/it/didattica/servizi/tutorato

 

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.

Internship
http://www.design.polimi.it/studiare-design/tirocini/

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 250 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
Curricolar Internships
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 laboratories 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 for the Fashion System 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 for the Fashion System 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 (the Professional Workshop is not a substitute for the curricular Workshop).

 

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 for the Fashion System, will activate in the academic year 2025/2026 the training programme Ambassador in Green Technologies and in Smart Infrastructures.

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 in Smart Infrastructures or Inclusivity Design 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.

Ambassador Design
https://www.design.polimi.it/en/teaching/educational-offer/ambassador-courses
Ambassador Polimi
https://www.polimi.it/en/programmes/high-level-training-courses/green-technologies-smart-infrastructures-e-inclusivity-design

1 Year courses - Track: M_1 - Fashion 1

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
055934	B,C	ICAR/13 ICAR/17 INF/01	FASHION DESIGN STUDIO			1	15.0	15.0
056128	B	ICAR/13 INF/01	FASHION RETAIL EXPERIENCE (a)			2	15.0 [2.0]	15.0
063170	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN FOR BRANDING STRATEGIES			1	6.0 [2.0]	6.0
063502	B	ICAR/13	WORKSHOP			2	6.0	6.0
063171	B,C	ICAR/13 M-DEA/01	TRENDS RESEARCH AND DESIGN DIRECTIONS			2	6.0	6.0
096158	C	ING-IND/22	FASHION MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES			2	6.0	6.0

^(a) Table A Green and Smart Ambassador Programs

1 Year courses - Track: M_2 - Fashion 2

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
055941	B,C	ICAR/13 ICAR/17 INF/01	ACCESSORY DESIGN STUDIO			1	15.0	15.0
056128	B	ICAR/13 INF/01	FASHION RETAIL EXPERIENCE (a)			2	15.0 [2.0]	15.0
063170	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN FOR BRANDING STRATEGIES			1	6.0 [2.0]	6.0
063502	B	ICAR/13	WORKSHOP			2	6.0	6.0
063171	B,C	ICAR/13 M-DEA/01	TRENDS RESEARCH AND DESIGN DIRECTIONS			2	6.0	6.0
096158	C	ING-IND/22	FASHION MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES			2	6.0	6.0

^(a) Table A Green and Smart Ambassador Programs

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

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
Corsi a scelta 1° anno / Elective courses 1st year
061596	B	ICAR/13	AI-POWERED DESIGN			2	6.0	6.0 (Grp. Opz.)
063879	B	ICAR/13	TOWARDS REGENERATIVE MATERIALS DRIVEN FUTURES: BIODESIGN AND NATURE-INSPIRED SOLUTIONS (a)			1	6.0
063862	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	COMPUTATIONAL VISUAL DESIGN. ALGORITHMIC, GENERATIVE AND AI-BASED DESIGN PRACTICES			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
059731	B	L-ART/03	ART DIRECTION E COPYWRITING: LIBERTÀ, PROGETTAZIONE, COMUNICAZIONE			2	6.0 [4.0]
063846	B	ICAR/13	I MAESTRI DEL DESIGN			2	6.0
063843	B	ICAR/13	VENTURE DESIGN			2	6.0 [6.0]
063084	B	ICAR/13	RETAIL STRATEGIES			2	6.0
063749	--	ING-INF/05	WEARABLE SYSTEMS LAB (d)			2	6.0 [1.0]
063751	--	FIS/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTONICS: THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT (e)			1	6.0
063750	--	ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS (f)			1	6.0
058189	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND ROBOTICS (g)			2	6.0
053431	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN DELLA COMUNICAZIONE E CULTURE DI GENERE (h)			2	6.0 [4.0]
059801	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN PER LA VALORIZZAZIONE DEI BENI CULTURALI			1	6.0
058161	B	ING-IND/35	DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DESIGN			1	6.0 [2.0]
053611	--	M-PSI/01	EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS II - IMPROVE YOUR NTS (NON-TECHNICAL-SKILLS)			2	6.0 [6.0]
053459	B	ICAR/13	ERASMUS EXPERIENCE			2	6.0 [2.0]
059640	B	ICAR/13	BRANDING & COMMUNICATION			1	6.0 [2.0]
059737	B	ICAR/13	EVENT DESIGN			2	6.0
063747	--	ING-INF/01	SMART WEARABLES DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING (i)			2	6.0
059572	B,C	ICAR/17 ING-IND/15	EXTENDED REALITY FOR CREATIVITY IN DESIGN (j)			2	6.0
056874	--	ING-INF/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS FOR DESIGN (k)			2	6.0
055105	--	ICAR/15	LECTURES-LANDSCAPE			1	6.0 [1.0]
054977	B	ICAR/13	LICENSING E BRAND EXTENSION			2	6.0 [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
054813	--	MAT/08	SHAPES AND ALGORITHMS: COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR GENERATIVE DESIGN			2	6.0 [2.0]
058399	B	ICAR/13	SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND DESIGN (l)			2	6.0
050476	B	ICAR/13	TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE FASHION PRODUCT			2	6.0
058404	B	ICAR/13	TEMPORARY AND INCLUSIVE URBAN SOLUTIONS (m)			2	6.0 [2.0]
054708	B	ING-IND/15	VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING (n)			1	6.0 [2.0]

^(a) Teaching Ambassador Green
^(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) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(f) Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(g) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(h) Closed number subject
⁽ⁱ⁾ Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(j) Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(k) Closed number subject
Teaching Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(l) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Green
^(m) Closed number subject
⁽ⁿ⁾ Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B

2 Year courses - Track: M_1 - M_2

Code	Educational activities	SSD	Course Title		Language	Sem	CFU	CFU Group
059369	C	ICAR/17 ING-INF/06	DIGITAL FASHION EXPERIENCE DESIGN			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
Design management/Leadership ITA/ENG
051293	B	SECS-P/08	DESIGN MANAGEMENT FOR FASHION			2	6.0	6.0 (Grp. Opz.)
063166	B	ING-IND/35	LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIE DI INNOVAZIONE			1	6.0
DESIGN FOR THE FASHION SYSTEM
063172	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN FOR THE FASHION SYSTEM - FASHION TECH			1	18.0	18.0 (Grp. Opz.)
063173	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN FOR THE FASHION SYSTEM - FASHION CRAFT			1	18.0
Corsi a scelta 2° anno /Elective courses 2st year
061596	B	ICAR/13	AI-POWERED DESIGN			2	6.0	6.0 (Grp. Opz.)
063879	B	ICAR/13	TOWARDS REGENERATIVE MATERIALS DRIVEN FUTURES: BIODESIGN AND NATURE-INSPIRED SOLUTIONS (a)			1	6.0
063862	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	COMPUTATIONAL VISUAL DESIGN. ALGORITHMIC, GENERATIVE AND AI-BASED DESIGN PRACTICES (b)			2	6.0
059731	B	L-ART/03	ART DIRECTION E COPYWRITING: LIBERTÀ, PROGETTAZIONE, COMUNICAZIONE			2	6.0 [4.0]
063846	B	ICAR/13	I MAESTRI DEL DESIGN			2	6.0
063843	B	ICAR/13	VENTURE DESIGN			2	6.0 [6.0]
058189	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND ROBOTICS (c)			2	6.0
063084	B	ICAR/13	RETAIL STRATEGIES			2	6.0
053431	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN DELLA COMUNICAZIONE E CULTURE DI GENERE (d)			2	6.0 [4.0]
059801	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN PER LA VALORIZZAZIONE DEI BENI CULTURALI			1	6.0
056524	B	ICAR/13	DESIGN RESEARCH PLANNING			2	6.0
058161	B	ING-IND/35	DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DESIGN			1	6.0 [2.0]
053611	--	M-PSI/01	EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS II - IMPROVE YOUR NTS (NON-TECHNICAL-SKILLS)			2	6.0 [6.0]
053749	B	ICAR/13	ERASMUS EXPERIENCE			2	6.0 [2.0]
059737	B	ICAR/13	EVENT DESIGN			2	6.0
059572	B,C	ICAR/17 ING-IND/15	EXTENDED REALITY FOR CREATIVITY IN DESIGN (e)			2	6.0
056874	--	ING-INF/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS FOR DESIGN (f)			2	6.0
059640	B	ICAR/13	BRANDING & COMMUNICATION			1	6.0 [2.0]
055105	--	ICAR/15	LECTURES-LANDSCAPE			1	6.0 [1.0]
054977	B	ICAR/13	LICENSING E BRAND EXTENSION			2	6.0 [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
054813	--	MAT/08	SHAPES AND ALGORITHMS: COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR GENERATIVE DESIGN			2	6.0 [2.0]
058399	B	ICAR/13	SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND DESIGN (g)			2	6.0
050476	B	ICAR/13	TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE FASHION PRODUCT			2	6.0
058404	B	ICAR/13	TEMPORARY AND INCLUSIVE URBAN SOLUTIONS (h)			2	6.0 [2.0]
054708	B	ING-IND/15	VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING (i)			1	6.0 [2.0]
053731	--	--	INTERNSHIP - 1 SEMESTER		--	1	14.0	14.0
053732	--	--	INTERNSHIP - 2 SEMESTER		--	2	14.0
Insegnamenti Ambassador Smart Infrastructures e Green Technologies - Tabella B
099929	--	ING-IND/16	ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (j)			1	6.0	8.0
063879	B	ICAR/13	TOWARDS REGENERATIVE MATERIALS DRIVEN FUTURES: BIODESIGN AND NATURE-INSPIRED SOLUTIONS (k)			1	6.0
054898	--	ING-INF/05	ADVANCED USER INTERFACES (l)			1	6.0
058226	B	ING-IND/35	CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS MODELS (m)			1	6.0
058227	B	ING-IND/35	COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT (n)			1	6.0 [2.0]
058189	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	DESIGN AND ROBOTICS (o)			2	6.0
058229	B	ING-IND/35 SECS-P/01	DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (p)			2	8.0
058198	--	ING-IND/17	DIGITAL BUSINESS (q)			2	6.0 [2.0]
063862	B	ICAR/13 ING-INF/05	COMPUTATIONAL VISUAL DESIGN. ALGORITHMIC, GENERATIVE AND AI-BASED DESIGN PRACTICES (r)			2	6.0
058197	--	ING-INF/05	DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (s)			2	6.0
056874	--	ING-INF/01	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS FOR DESIGN (t)			2	6.0
059572	B,C	ICAR/17 ING-IND/15	EXTENDED REALITY FOR CREATIVITY IN DESIGN (u)			2	6.0
059535	--	ING-INF/03	INTERNET OF THINGS (v)			2	6.0 [1.0]
062692	B	ING-IND/15	INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PATENTS IN INNOVATION (w)			1	6.0
058230	B	ING-IND/35	MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT (x)			1	6.0
058195	--	ING-INF/05	MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT (y)			2	6.0 [1.0]
058399	B	ICAR/13	SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND DESIGN (z)			2	6.0
054708	B	ING-IND/15	VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING (aa)			1	6.0 [2.0]
052947	--	--	FINAL EXAMINATION - 1 SEM		--	1	10.0	10.0

^(a) Teaching Ambassador Green
^(b) Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(c) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(d) Closed number subject
^(e) Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(f) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B and Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologies
^(g) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Green
^(h) Closed number subject
⁽ⁱ⁾ Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(j) Closed number subject
Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella B
^(k) Teaching Ambassador Green Table B
^(l) Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella B
^(m) Ambassador Green Technologies Table B
⁽ⁿ⁾ Ambassador Green Technologies Table B
^(o) Closed number subject
Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella B
^(p) Closed number subject
Ambassador Green Technologies Table B
^(q) Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella B
^(r) Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(s) Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella B
^(t) Closed number subject
Teaching Ambassador Smart Table B and Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Wearable Technologieses Tabella B
^(u) Teaching Ambassador Smart infrastructures Table B
^(v) Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella B
^(w) Teaching Ambassador Green Technologies Table B
^(x) Ambassador Green Technologies Table B
^(y) Closed number subject
Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella B
^(z) Closed number subject
Ambassador Green Technologies Table B
^(aa) Ambassador Smart infrastructures Tabella 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)

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

 

8. Academic calendar

The Laurea course calendar is drawn up in accordance with study assessment methods which, for the Design School's Laurea programmes involve “ongoing” assessments performed during each semester. The academic year is made up of two semesters each of which consists of a teaching session and learning assessment sessions (exam sessions). The teaching sessions of each semester are made up of two periods of lessons, practice and laboratory work, with exam sessions with the related curricular workshop activities.
The teaching periods are approximately mid-September-December and end-February-early June.
In September, before the start of lectures, there will be a period for presentation of Study Plan.
The degree exam sessions are scheduled in these periods: February, July, September.

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

9. Faculty

The names of professors for each Course, together with their subject, will be available on the degree programme starting from the month of September.
The degree programme is annually published on the website of Politecnico di Milano.
Faculty
https://www4.ceda.polimi.it/manifesti/manifesti/controller/ricerche/RicercaPerDocentiPublic.do?tab_ricerca=2&k_cf=19&__pj0=0&__pj1=9ecc24961246e5b7e801848d93f75565
For more information see the website of the degree course
http://www.moda.polimi.it

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.

In addition to these actions, the School of Design invites Visiting Professors from all over the world, within its programs, and promotes innovative and international teaching activities through Collaborative Classes program which foresees a collaboration online of students and teachers.
 
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 responsible for the various steps of the mobility, from the selection until the validation of the exams.

The Erasmus+ Programme
The Erasmus + program establishes the possibility for a European university student to carry out a period of study in a foreign university within the European Union, from 2 up to 12 months, legally recognized by their university.

In particular, Erasmus for study allows university students to complete a period of study at a university that has signed an agreement with the home university. This mobility may give the right to an economic contribution (with conditions specified in the Call for international mobility) and to free enrollment in the host university. The student can thus follow courses and carry out exams in the partner university and then have the exams taken also in the university of their country recognized. The mobility can be carried out for a maximum of 12 months in each level of study.


 
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 Universities 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

"Free Mover" Mobility

“Free Movers” are students who have international mobility and independently organize their period of study abroad. This mobility is not tied to an exchange project organized by the Politecnico di Milano, for example, Erasmus. It therefore occurs outside current agreements between the Politecnico di Milano and partner sites and the call for International mobility.

 

Since this is not a structured and community program, candidates for the "Free Mover" mobility must personally organize their stay abroad (contact with the chosen University, food, accommodation, health assistance, etc.) and there is no '' disbursement of any type of contribution to support the expenses for the mobility period.

“Free Mover” mobility may be used to sit exams or to conduct thesis work, with different requirements for the candidacy process and approval from the Programme. In the first case, the mobility may not be used for a site that has an exchange agreement with the Politecnico for the School in which the student is registered.

Guide to the international mobility of Corsi di Laurea e Laurea Magistrale Scuola del Design
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