History
Scuola Politecnica di Design was founded in 1954 by Nino di Salvatore, painter and theorist of a project-based application of the principles of the Gestalt psychology. He set up SPD as the first design school in Italy following his interests in applied arts, industrial processes and in their mutual relationships.
Education
SPD’s offer of postgraduate education consists of specialist Master degrees lasting 15 months from six different departments: Industrial Design, Interior Design, Transportation and Car Design, Visual Design, Web and Digital Design, Food Design.
Polytechnic School of Design Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Polytechnic School of Design. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Student services
The school’s premises feature classrooms, areas for independent study, fully equipped computer rooms, print labs, a library with resources for innovative and recycled materials, a cafeteria. The lower level houses the modelling workshops and the main lecture hall; the tower accommodates seminar rooms, computer laboratories with mac and pc equipment and specialty software applications, a photographic studio, exhibition spaces, offices and technical areas.
Campus life
The school’s premises feature classrooms, areas for independent study, fully equipped computer rooms, print labs, a library with resources for innovative and recycled materials, a cafeteria.
Accreditation
After successful completion of the Master program, eligible students can earn first level University Master degrees accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Reseach MIUR and corresponding to 60 ECTS credits.