- Home
- Programmes
- Politecnico di Milano
20 PhD programmes offered by the university
Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano is based on both teaching and research in all the fields of the Electrical Engineering: from electric power systems to electrical machines, drives and automation, from basic electromagnetics to electric measurements and signal processing.
Structural Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering
The Structural Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano encompasses different and multi-disciplinary areas: constructions and construction materials, biomaterials, micro-systems and metamaterials; engineering seismology and earthquake-resistant structures.
Architectural Urban Interior Design
The Architectural Urban Interior Design programme from Politecnico di Milano promotes research focused on architectural design, with studies and projects aiming at different scales, contexts, and finalities
Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering
The Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano is guided through its main phases through a path that includes a moment of verification and revision (the Milestones) every six months, the specific content of which ranges from bibliographic research to the preparation of the provisional and final draft of the thesis.
Data Analytics and Decision Sciences
The Data Analytics and Decision Sciences programme from Politecnico di Milano aims at training highly qualified senior data analysts and data managers capable of carrying out research at universities, international institutions, tech and financial companies, regulatory authorities, and other public bodies.
Design
The Design programme from Politecnico di Milano aims at educating researcher-designers who will contribute original knowledge to the field of design by tackling the problems and identifying the potential of contemporary society.
Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering
The Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano is part of the research and educational programme offered at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and comprises the key areas of Hydraulic Engineering; Hydrology, Hydraulic Structures, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering; Environmental Technologies.
Preservation of the Architectural Heritage
The Preservation of the Architectural Heritage programme form Politecnico di Milano focuses its attention to some currently crucial themes for the preservation, conservation, management and valorization of Buit Heritage
Science, Technology, and Policy for Sustainable Change
The Science, Technology, and Policy for Sustainable Change programme from Politecnico di Milano prepares the future generation of scientific experts for addressing the challenge of global change and steering society toward a sustainable and inclusive transition, including accelerating the penetration of green technologies.
Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
The Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano is designed for students aiming at getting a deep expertise in research activities related to the development and design of chemical processes. Courses are held at the Milano Leonardo Campus.
Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology
The Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology programme from Politecnico di Milano is strictly related to the research activities of the Department of Energy, which are characterized by the existence of research topics common to the ”Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology” and by other aspects more specific to the energy and the nuclear fields.
Information Technology
The Information Technology programme from Politecnico di Milano is part of the PoliMi PhD School. It offers advanced training and research activities in four wide research areas: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Systems and Control, and Telecommunications.
Bioengineering
The Bioengineering programme from Politecnico di Milano trains graduate students through a strong interdisciplinary education in engineering methodologies and technologies to develop research on biological systems and health sciences
Physics
The Physics programme from Politecnico di Milano provides a strong interdisciplinary education in applied Physics and Engineering methodologies. It consists of courses and of the development of the PhD thesis
Management Engineering
The PhD programme in Management Engineering offered at Politecnico di Milano provides advanced training to conduct research in the fields of management, economics and industrial engineering.
Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering
The Mathematical Models and Methods in Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano e aims at training high level researchers in advanced areas of applied mathematics. Since a successful approach to practical applications depends on a deep understanding of real-world phenomena as well as on the knowledge of mathematical tools.
Materials Engineering
The Materials Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano provides high educational opportunities to young talents and executives who intend to become proactive researchers and professionals skilled in the design, production and application of both traditional and innovative materials.
Urban Planning, Design, and Policy
The Urban Planning, Design, and Policy programme from Politecnico di Milano was initiated in 2013 through the merging of two earlier programmes both based in the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies
Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano aims at educating students and creating world-class researchers in all the main technological disciplines of the aerospace field.
Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano provides candidates with specific training in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and to strengthen their research skills in industrial and academic contexts