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POLITECNICO DI MILANO PIACENZA CAMPUS

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POLITECNICO DI MILANO FIGURES

STRUCTURE

• 12 Departments• 4 Schools• 7 Campuses

PROGRAMMES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH (A.Y. 2016/2017)

• 32 Laurea Magistrale programmes• 1 Laurea programme• 18 PhD programmes

QS RANKINGS 2017 - BY SUBJECT

• First in Italy in 9 research areas: Architecture & Built Environment; Art & Design; Computer Science & Information Systems; Civil & Structural Engineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering; Environmental Sciences; Materials Science; Mathematics

• In the top 10 European universities in 6 research areas: Architecture & Built Environment; Art & Design; Computer Science & Information Systems; Civil & Structural Engineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering

• In the top 50 universities in the world in 6 research areas: Architecture & Built Environment; Art & Design; Computer Science & Information Systems; Civil & Structural Engineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering

ARWU RANKINGS 2016

• 6th in Italy • 91st in Europe• 232nd in the world

Ranking of Academic Subjects

• 1st in Italy in the following subjects: Chemical Engineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Civil Engineering

• 4th in Europe e 13rd in the world in Civil Engineering

[Updated: September 2017]

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ENROLLED STUDENTS

• 40.303 enrolled students (A.Y. 2016/2017) • 5.130 foreign students enrolled (A.Y. 2016/2017)

QS RANKINGS 2017-18

• 1st in Italy• 170th in the world

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PIACENZA CAMPUS

The Piacenza Campus is one of the Campuses of the Politecnico established in order to create a positive synergy between teaching, research and technology transfer. The economic and manufacturing context of Piacenza sees the strong presence of companies, organisations and institutions operating in the engineering and energy industries in the sustainable architecture sector. Precisely due to this very strong link with the local area, Piacenza offers Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) and Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programmes in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering.

Confirming this link, there are many local institutions that support the Politecnico through the Polipiacenza Association: Foundation of Piacenza and Vigevano, Chamber of Commerce, Piacenza Confindustria, City of Piacenza, Province of Piacenza and Emilia Romagna Region; Banca di Piacenza.

The two campuses in Piacenza, which occupy a total area of almost 7,000 m2, offer students: computer rooms, open from 7.30 am until 12.00 am; laboratories supporting teaching activities; library, also open on Saturdays and Sundays; residence halls on campus.

www.piacenza.polimi.it/en

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TEACHING

Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme in Architectural Design

The Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme in Architectural Design aims to provide essential training based on logical-formal, historical, aesthetic, constructive, technological and representational architectural knowledge. Architectural projects have different contexts and scales of application: cities, landscapes, buildings, built environments, interiors. The training programme involves constantly tackling the complexity of the processes of transformation of the built environment in contemporary settlement contexts. The studies include all the scientific, humanities and arts disciplines that characterise the knowledge, tools, skills and abilities of an architect. The programme centres on the architectural project as an integration and synthesis of the various architectural disciplines in the humanities, arts and technical-scientific realm and of those that supplement and enrich knowledge in this field, promoting synergy between laboratories and courses. The studies are completed by a compulsory traineeship. At the Piacenza Campus, after a first foundation year in common with that of the other two campuses of the Politecnico di Milano, the second and third year introduce and develop topics that characterise the specific cultural project of the Campus: design of open spaces, sustainability of the built environment and relationship between architecture and landscape.The graduate in Architectural Design has career opportunities institutions and bodies, public and private companies, professional firms and design companies. Graduates in Architectural Design, after passing the State Professional Exam, can enrol with the Order Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservationists, in section B, architecture sector, with the qualification of Junior Architect. Graduates in Architectural Design possess the prerequisite credits for admission to Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programmes aimed at training architects and architectural engineers, in accordance with the 85/384/EEC directive. Graduates can also access 1st level Master courses.

Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) Programme in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design taught in English

The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) Programme in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design supplements the scientific skills and techniques typical of the polytechnic studies in Architecture with those of landscape design and agricultural sciences. Oriented towards training highly-skilled professionals in the specific fields of Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design, it provides a training profile able to tackle the issues of architectural and urban composition in relation to those of landscape design, with particular attention to transformation of open spaces and infrastructures. The programme trains a design architect with a high degree of preparation in environmental sciences and technologies, with expertise focused on sustainable transformation projects. The programme in fact provides solid training in the knowledge, design and management of complex and inter-scalar operations, attentive to the ratio between “built” and “natural” resources. The technical and scientific skills proposed adequately respond to the demand for an extended framework at the international level. In support of the internationalisation project launched, the Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programme envisages a number of parallel initiatives in the two semesters such as workshops, international summer schools and study trips. The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programme in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design complies with the European Directive 2013/55 concerning the recognition of professional qualifications. The graduate corresponds to a figure able to perform management functions in public or private institutions and organizations and in the professions, both independently as well as in professional practices and design companies.Graduates in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design may take the State Professional Examination for enrolment in the Professional Order of Architects (for graduates in class LM-4 it is possible to register in Section A, Sector A - Architecture, B - Land Planning, C - Landscaping, D - Preservation of the Architectural and Environmental Heritage). After having taken the state professional exam, they may practice the profession of Architect in the Member States of the European Community (EU Official Journal No. 2004/C 322/02 of 29/12/2004). The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) in Architecture also provides access to further studies, such as PhDs, 2nd level Masters and specializing courses.

www.piacenza.polimi.it/en/studying/programmes

Second year• Architectural design

studio 2• Elements of architectural

typology• Statics• History of art• Building physics• Urban planning• History of architecture 2• Building technology studio

Third year • Architectural design

studio 3• Interior design studio

or Historical buildings preservation studio

• Mechanics of materials and structures

• Project evaluation• Final design studio • Optional courses • Internship

First year • Theories of architecture, city and landscape• History of architecture and landscape in the

contemporary age• Technical environmental systems• Architectural design studio 1• Steel, timber and reinforced concrete

structures• Urban and environmental design studio• Urban and landscape regeneration studio

First year• Maths• Architectural design

studio 1• History of architecture 1• Representation

foundaments• Architectural technology

fundamentals• Heritage preservation

fundamentals• Urban planning studio

Second year • Landscape representation and modelling• Landscape design studio • Architectural design studio 2• Final workshop:

• Special topics in Landscape• Special topics in Architecture design• Special topics in Urban design

• Optional courses• Internship

Courses Courses (taught in english)

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Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) Programme in Mechanical Engineering

The Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) Programme in Mechanical Engineering trains engineers able to handle the planning, production and management of products, technological processes and industrial systems; then graduates able to work professionally in all aspects of industrial engineering. In particular during the first two years of the Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) Programme in Mechanical Engineering, students receive a solid technical and scientific foundation as well as economic and application skills. This preparation is completed in the third year of the Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science, in the “preparatory” and “professional” specializations) and in the Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science), with the acquisition of more specialist knowledge in order to perform professional activities. At the Piacenza Campus, the first and second year of the Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme have courses in common with those offered at the Milano Bovisa Campus, as is the third year in common with the “Preparatory for the Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science)” specialization. The third year with professional specialization in “Production Machinery and Equipment” is only available at the Piacenza Campus.The “Preparatory for the Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science)” specialization envisages courses that allow direct access to the Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) in Mechanical Engineering. The “Production Machinery and Equipment” specialization envisages courses facilitating entry into the job market. The courses envisaged in the third year complete the basic training with content in the field of mechanical and energy systems, logistics and industrial systems and machining systems. The study plan is characterised by the presence of a significant compulsory traineeship to be carried out in a company.Graduates are trained to be able to design mechanical systems from a functional, constructive and energetic point of view, and design the layout, management and use of plant machinery. On passing the State Professional Examination, Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor of Science can register in the Order of Engineers (section B). Subject to academic curriculum evaluation, graduates can continue their studies in sectors related to Mechanical Engineering. Graduates can also access 1st level Master courses.

Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) Programme in Mechanical Engineering (“Machine Tools and Manufacturing Systems” track) taught in English

The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) Programme in Mechanical Engineering provides a strong preparation with a good scientific approach and with extensive technical and application, content that facilitate immediate entry of graduates in the job market. The mechanical engineer, dealing with the design, manufacturing process, products and their use, must have a thorough technical background in machine construction, in the transformation of energy in the machines themselves, in the construction materials used, in fluid mechanics, in the required processing, in drawing, in measuring and controlling dimensions and in the fundamentals of industrial automation. At the Piacenza Campus the second year of the Laurea Magistrale is active; the first year, preparatory for the innovative approach of the second year carried out in Piacenza, is carried out at the Milano Bovisa Campus. The second year active in Piacenza (“Machine Tools and Manufacturing Systems” track) sees the strong involvement, in teaching activities, of some of the major local companies: the innovative and unique organizational and teaching approach is primarily based on the presence of courses taught “in field” at companies to create a professional figure in line with the current requirements of the job market. This training programme is addressed in particular to the study of machine tools and manufacturing production systems and trains engineers with a specialization in the design, integration and measurement of the performance of complex mechanical systems, such as CNC machine tools and integrated production systems, used in areas such as car and vehicle production in general, the aerospace industry, die production, etc.On passing the State Professional Examination in Mechanical Engineering, Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) graduates can register in the Order of Engineers (section A). The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) in Mechanical Engineering allows access, subject to the selection process, to PhD programmes, specializing courses and 2nd level specializing master programmes.

First year• Calculus 1• Chemistry • Informatics B• Methods of technical representation• Calculus 2• Fundamentals of experimental physics• Metallurgy and non metallic materials

Second year• Costruzione di macchine 1• Thermodynamics and heat transfer• Principles of electrical engineering• Mechanics• Mechanical and thermal measurements• Manufacturing technology 1

Third year “Preparatory”• Analytical and numerical methods for

engineering• Fluid mechanics• Management and industrial engineering• Statistics• Mechanics of vibrations• Fluid-Machines• Theory of structures• Optional courses

Third year “Professional”• Fluid mechanics• Machines and systems for energy• Mechanical plants• Modelling and computer assisted analysis of

mechanical structures• Machine tools• Logistics• Internship

First year (Milano Bovisa Campus) • Control and actuating devices for

mechanical systems• Applied metallurgy• Energy systems LM• Advanced manufacturing processes• Machine design 2• Mechanical system dynamics• Measurements• Design and management of production

systems

Second year (Piacenza Campus) • Motion and vibrations control of mechanical

systems A• Optimal mechanical design and fem• Automatic control C• Machine tools and manufacturing systems

LM

The Laurea and Laurea Magistrale programmes in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research in accordance with the Italian Self-Assessment, Periodic Assessment and Accreditation (AVA) procedure. This accreditation certifies that the programmes content sufficiently conforms to the Ministerial norms corresponding to the denomination and that the Institution offering the programme has sufficient infrastructural and management capacities. The Laurea and Laurea Magistrale programmes in Mechanical Engineering have also been awarded the EUR-ACE (the European Accreditation system for Engineering degree programmes) label, which defines the European framework for the continuous accreditation of Engineering degree programmes. This accreditation is additional to that of the Italian Education Ministry and requires conformity to training and educational standards established and recognised on the European level.

Courses Courses (taught in english)

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Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) Programme in Energy Engineering (“Renewables and Environmental Sustainability – RES” track) taught in English

Eni contributes to the realization of this Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) Programme

Energy engineering is the sector of industrial engineering which deals with designing and managing energy plants and their components. Processes, plants, and single devices are analysed pursuing multiple objectives: not just functionality, reliability, profitability, safety and good performances, but also an intelligent use of resources and a low environmental impact. In this context, an increasingly important role is played by energy technologies for exploiting renewable resources and for reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuels. The requested professional figure in order to achieve these objectives must combine a solid knowledge of energy conversion processes with the mastery of the mathematical instruments necessary to optimise these and the ability to evaluate their sustainability. The energy engineer’s attention towards a scientific and technological evolution which respects the Environment is a fundamental ingredient of sustainable energy and industrial policies – in turn essential in order to guarantee an increasing and balanced wellbeing to humanity.The “Renewables and Environmental Sustainability – RES” track delivered at the Piacenza Campus provides a particular training programme that aims to train professionals with skills common to Energy and Environmental issues: clean and safe energy; sustainability; “smart” transport; efficient use of energy and materials; sustainability of bio-resources.The RES energy engineer acquires in-depth knowledge of: operating principles, technologies and management procedures of low carbon and low impact systems; principles of technical/economic calibration of energy systems; design and use of process analysis tools; multidisciplinary project management; scenario analyses, impact assessments, sustainability assessments. On passing the State Professional Examination, Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) graduates can register in the Order of Engineers (section A). The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) in Energy Engineering allows access, subject to the selection process, to PhD programmes, specializing courses and 2nd level specialising master programmes.

First year • Advanced mathematical methods • Energy and environmental technologies for

building systems• Fundamentals of chemical processes for

energy and environment• Electric conversion of renewable energy

sources• Renewable energy and low-carbon

technologies• Fluid machines for low-carbon technologies• Smart grids and regulation for renewable

energy sources

Second year • Industrial ecology• Air pollution and control engineering• Bio-energy and waste-to-energy

technologies• Optional courses

Courses (taught in english)

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HOW TO ENROL

Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) – Admission requirements

• high school diploma or other qualification recognized as suitable;• entrance test.

Architecture test

To enrol in Laurea (equivalent to Bachelor of Science) programme in Architectural Design it is necessary to take the Test of Architecture. The test is managed at national level by the Decree of the Ministry of Education, University and Research which establishes date, requirements and programs. The test takes place once a year and consists of a series of multiple choice questions. The test may be taken by students in their final year of high school or who have already graduated.Politecnico di Milano requires students enrolled in Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science)programmes to have knowledge of English. Students, once enrolled, must demonstrate their knowledge by submitting one of the certifications recognized by the University or by taking part in specific dedicated test sessions.

Engineering test

To enrol in Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme in Mechanical Engineering it is necessary to take the TOL - Test On Line engineering test, which consists of a series of multiple choicequestions and is divided into two parts:

• TEST: to test your knowledge of logic, mathematics, statistics, physics and your verbal comprehension abilities

• TENG (Test of English): to verify your knowledge of English

The TOL takes place using personal computers in the IT-equipped lecture theatres of the various Politecnico Campuses, except for Mantova.

If the student passes the entrance tests, he/she will have to complete the official enrolment procedures by handing in to the International Students Office a series of documents. Please find detailed information about the admission process on www.polinternational.polimi.it/how-to-apply/laurea

Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) – Admission requirements

To enrol in Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programmes it is necessary to:

• be in possession of a Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) or another appropriate and recognised academic qualification (or be about to graduate, provided that graduation takes place by the deadline envisaged for enrolment);

• submit an application for admission during the period specified by the University.

Students may apply for admission in either the first or second semester.

Admission a Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programmes is subject to evaluation of the applicant’s previous career and adequacy of training, as well as verification of their knowledge of the English language.Every Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programme envisages specific admission requirements, which are indicated on the corresponding Educational Rules. Students must also demonstrate knowledge of the English language at the level required by the study programme, submitting an original copy of a certification recognised by Politecnico di Milano.Please find detailed information about the admission process at the following link: www.polinternational.polimi.it/how-to-apply/laurea-magistrale

www.piacenza.polimi.it/en/to-be-admitted/bachelor-of-science-programmes

www.piacenza.polimi.it/en/to-be-admitted/master-of-science-programmes

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EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

Every year the University Assessment Commission carries out an employment survey which explores the situation of Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) and Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) graduates 12 months after graduation. The data provided refer to Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) and Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) graduates from the Piacenza Campus in 2015.

Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme in Environmental Architecture* (3 years):

50%

75%

23,5%

• 68,8% are employees, while 31,2% are self-employed• 27,3% had a permanent contract within one year of graduation• 75% work in small-medium enterprises, 25% work in large companies

* The data refer to the Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme in Environmental Architecture since the survey was conducted on graduates in 2015. The Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme in Architectural Design is active starting from the Academic Year 2014/2015.

** The data refer to the Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programme in Sustainable Architecture of Multi-Scale Projects since the survey was conducted on Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) graduates in 2015. The Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programme in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design is active starting from the Academic Year 2015/2016.

Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) programme in Mechanical Engineering (3 years):

were already employed at the time of graduation


of Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) graduates who did not continue their studies found work within 12 months of graduation.

of Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) graduates found work within 12 months of graduation.

of graduates who did not continue their studies found work within 12 months of graduation.


72,7%

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83,3%

76,5%

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Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) Programme in Sustainable Architecture of Multi-Scale Projects** (2 years):

• 29,4% found a job within 6 months of graduation• 64% are employees, 36% sare self-employed• 56,3% had a permanent contract within one year of graduation• 80% work in small-medium enterprises, 20% work in large companies



• 16,7% found a job within 2 months of graduation• 100% are employees• 83,3% had a permanent contract within one year of graduation• 50% work in small-medium enterprises, 50% work in large companies

Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programme in Energy Engineering(2 years):

17,6%


100%

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Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) programme in Mechanical Engineering (2 years):

• 58,8% found a job within 2 months of graduation• 100% are employees• 59,2% had a permanent contract within one year of graduation• 37,5% work in small-medium enterprises, 62,5% work in large companies

• 16,7% found a job within 2 months of graduation• 100% are employees• 40% had a permanent contract within one year of graduation• 20% work in small-medium enterprises, 80% work in large companies

33,3%

LABORATORIES SUPPORTING TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Students enrolled at the Piacenza Campus have the great opportunity to deepen their studies in 2 research laboratories for engineering and 5 laboratories for architecture.As regards Engineering, the research laboratories are also two of the nodes of the Region of Emilia-Romagna’s Advanced Technology network, within which research activity is carried out in collaboration with the industry’s main companies.

LEAP (Laboratorio Energia Ambiente Piacenza - Piacenza Energy Environment Laboratory) www.leap.polimi.it

The LEAP laboratory is involved in research and experimentation in the sectors of thermic energy generation; electricity generation and biomass, waste and residue cogeneration; use of fossil fuels with CO2 capture, analysis and modelling energy systems; evaluation of interventions for energy efficiency.

MUSP (Macchine Utensili e Sistemi di Produzione - Machine Tools and Production Systems) www.musp.it

The MUSP laboratory’s activities include research and experimentation in the field of advanced mechanics, configuration and management of integrated production systems, precision and testing engineering, machine tools and technological processes, materials and technologies for aircraft production.

Students, in addition to lectures for the basic subjects and those of a more theoretical nature, can perform certain application activities in the laboratories, with the advantage of experimenting in the field the concepts learned in lectures. Attending laboratories is not only an important opportunity to complete your training: in many cases, it may also create the opportunity to do an internship or to develop the thesis in local companies, organisations and institutions, with a view to subsequent employment.

www.piacenza.polimi.it/en/doing-research-in-piacenza/research-laboratories

As far as Architecture is concerned, the common background of research laboratories is architectural and urban design on different scales of intervention, from that of the landscape and the land, to the city and the built environment, down to architectural elements and individual spatial components.

Lab. OC – Open City

Lab OC is an integrated design laboratory; its main research lines concern design methodologies and project strategies for metropolitan areas involved in urban regeneration processes. The impacts of such transformations are related to the following thematic categories: Re-generation; Re-use; Re-cycle of contemporary landscapes; Creativity/Research/Innovation in architectural and urban design; Networking/Exchange/Internationalization of architectural research. Since 2010, Lab OC organizes the OC – Open City International Summer School.;

Lab. MOD – Modeling laboratory and FAB-LAB

Lab MOD is an applied workshop of technical processing and practical experimentation, oriented to innovative techniques for 3d-modelling of prototypes and maquettes, at all design scales;

Lab. LARs – Environmental Sustainability of Urban Architecture

investigates architecture from a multi-scale, synchronous viewpoint (design/construction/use/transformation/regeneration) and with reference to various aspects of everyday life (psychophysical wellbeing/mobility/culture);

Lab. LABSAT – Analysis and design of spaces and time in cities

a multidisciplinary and international research network for contemporary urban design focussing on Urban time planning and integrated design;

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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Residential Services

The Piacenza Campus offers its students different residential opportunities:

• accommodation places on Campus (Community Support Project);• beds in the Morigi Residence in Piacenza;• beds in various residences in the city (further information can be found at www.collegiodipiacenza.it).

Community Support Project

The apartments are situation in a residential area on the campus, with greenery and tree-lined paths, just a few minutes walk from the Piacenza railway station. The apartments, some of which are designed for people with disabilities, are modern and fully furnished. The apartments are of various types: three-bed apartments, consisting of three single rooms, three bathrooms, kitchen and living room; one- or two bed-apartments, consisting of bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom.Accommodation places are all assigned by competition, on the basis of the students’ economic circumstances, merit and distance of the university from their place of residence. In addition, students, joining the Community Support Project, upon submission of the application, must be available to dedicate three hours a week, for a period of ten months, to help elderly people living in nursing homes. Assistance is not needed, but support actions such as shopping, errands, and help service staff.

Collegio Morigi

In the Collegio Morigi accommodations for non-resident students enrolled in Piacenza Campus are available. Among these, a number is reserved for students of Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) who have been awarded special scholarships different from those promoting the “Diritto allo Studio - DSU” (university financial aid benefits); some accommodations are “at a discounted rate” instead and are reserved for students who have been awarded a DSU scholarship. The Morigi Residence is situated in the city centre. Students can lunch “at a discounted rate” at the “Centrale” restaurant, recently opened inside the Residence. The residence also has a kitchen, a laundry room, a gym, study rooms and common rooms.

Scholarships and graduation awards

Every year the Politecnico implements a series of measures to support studies (for example, scholarships, graduation awards, loans at subsidised interest rates, extraordinary contributions, etc.).The benefits provided through these interventions are awarded through a call.The Piacenza Campus, to facilitate attendance of study programmes by students with special requirements, also offers its Laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) and Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) students the opportunity to participate in several calls for the award of scholarships and graduation bonuses disbursed directly by the Campus to its students.

www.piacenza.polimi.it/en/campus-life/where-to-stay

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Library

The texts adopted and recommended in the bibliographies of the courses of the degree programmes offered at the campus are available in the library of the Piacenza Campus. The library currently has around 5000 volumes, under expansion, including Italian and international scientific works regarding Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Transport, Logistics, Energy Systems and Architecture. Library users may also consult the Politecnico’s electronic periodicals and online databases from computer workstations. The library facilities comprise four communicating rooms for reference, reading and studying, also in groups. There are also reference and loan services of volumes in the libraries of all Politecnico campuses: the Campus library is in fact connected with all the other University libraries and students can easily request, through a computerised procedure, volumes present in other campuses. The Piacenza Campus library is also open on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.

Computer rooms

Currently the campus has 4 computer rooms for a total of more than 100 workstations, open from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm. All the rooms have workstations that can run the latest 2D/3D CAD, solid modelling and simulation programs.Each room has a fixed or mobile audio/video system and in colour or black and white network printers.From all workstations it is possible to use the Campus plotters and scanners.Every student has an amount of disk space on the server and a free annual amount of printouts.

IT services

• e-mail service;• Wi-Fi network access;• software service;• online services portal, to access to all personalised services (webmail, launch and management of

administrative procedures, launch and management of teaching procedures, etc.);• degree programme study plans, for all teaching information and to build a personalised weekly

lecture timetable;• lecture theatre search, the lecture theatre search engine with display of the related detailed data

sheet;• Polimaps, service for the consultation of maps at different scales, with verification of accessibility

for students with disabilities.

Printing service

Students enrolled at the Piacenza Campus have access to an annual printing credit. They can therefore use the printers available, progressively deducting the printing cost from their virtual credit. On Campus there are a number of printing devices, all connected to the local network, to print from the various workstations.

Experience abroad

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The Politecnico offers its students the opportunity to participate in international projects based on joint programmes and special agreements with a very large number of partner universities.Students selected for a specific programme have the opportunity to enrich their academic experience by spending a period abroad, while acquiring credits fully recognised by the Politecnico di Milano. Several such opportunities are available: • a period of study as part of Erasmus agreements, non-EU agreements or special programmes;• internship in companies or university labs;• period (year, semester, half semester) to prepare for the thesis;• double degree projects.

The office that manages exchange and international mobility projects is situated in Milan, but the service is also available to students of the Piacenza Campus and the other Politecnico campuses not in Milan.

PoliMI Sport

The PoloSportivo project is now active at the Piacenza Campus, a sports offer for students enrolled at the Politecnico di Milano.

Students can benefit from special rates, activated as part of the University’s PoliMi Sport project, at some of the sports facilities in the city. By subscribing to “Polo Sportivo Light”, students can have free access to gyms and swimming pool structures. Some facilities also offer discounted subscription fees.

The card, which has an annual fee and expires on 31st August of each year, may be purchased at the Registrar’s Office of the Piacenza Campus.

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CONTACTS

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