If you’re an engineer who wants to study in Italy, you must go to the Politecnico of Milan - it’s the most famous and prestigious university in Italy for engineering. If you want to then work in Italy, it will definitely help to have a qualification from the Politecnico, in addition to the contacts it can provide in the world of work in Milan.

From one of our writers, we learn that the Politecnico has got some great digital innovation facilities and initiatives, and some extra-curricula activities which is important in Italy as university campus life is very different from an American or English view of college life.

A negative point he thinks is some of the politicking that goes on between faculties but welcome to universities the world over. He also reckons that there are a limited number of appeal exams but I got some inside information (ie from my boyfriend) that you get a second and even third (and possibly a fourth!) shot at passing an exam failed the first time around.

If you’re looking for girls, you should enrol in architecture or design and avoid the construction, civil or electrical engineering departments. Milan is a great city to study in, although expensive, and you have access to some great museums and night life.

Apparently Wednesday night is student night in Milan, including Erasmus events specific to international students (I imagine my boyfriend knows this because he was out looking for hot French students…). Apparently some of the old-school professors can be hard nuts to crack but the thesis experience is said to be excellent, and the Politecnico has some connections with Milan companies.

With history and prestige behind you, and a city like Milan, you could do worse than study at the Politecnico of Milan.

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