Politecnico di Milano is divided in different departments. Each one of these coordinates and promotes research activity in its own field.
INDACO is the Department of Industrial Design, Art, Communication and Fashion. Its research activities, in collaboration with associations, institutions and local agencies, are focused on promoting design as key element and strength of the national economic system. Through collaborations and researches at European and extra-European level, INDACO wants also to diffuse the culture of innovation pushed by design, extending it in other Italian industrial fields.
Also it collaborates with the others sixteen departments of Politecnico on specific multidisciplinary projects, about engineering and architecture.
The School of Design (“Facoltà del Design”)is connected with INDACO department. It has the role to guarantee all the didactic activities. The brief history of the School of Design is marked by the constant prioritizing of experimental and innovative lines of development, that meet the real demands of the market and contemporary society.
Since its foundation in 1999 the School of Design teaching staff has represented a variety of cultures, merging the scientific and academic subjects taught in both the School of Architecture and School of Engineering of Politecnico di Milano with the professional and entrepreneurial sectors that are a fundamental contribution to the Italian design culture. A large team of entrepreneurs, experts, designers, in the field of management, services and culture as well as professional associations have joined the teaching staff during the years, playing an essential role in the education program.
The School of Design features two campuses:
_Bovisa Campus in Milan which offers Bachelor of Science degrees (Laurea) and Master level (Laurea Magistrale) in Interior, Product, Communication and Fashion Design, Design &engineering and Product Service System Design. Bovisa campus includes facilities (bookshop, library, cafeteria etc.) and workshops;
_Como campus in Como which offers Bachelor of Science degree (Laurea) in Product Design.
It has also a collaboration with Università di Genova for the MSc in Yacht and Cruise Vessel Design.
The School of Design in figures:
_about 4000 students,
_more than 700 teachers and about 800 assistants, professionals and specialists in the subjects taught, who support the teachers,
_about 180 international incoming exchange students and 150 outgoing exchange students every academic year,
_about 240 international perspective students at Master level.
Bachelor of Science level (Laurea) – 3 years
The Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree obtained after a three years course of study and aims to provide a solid foundation in the core scientific subjects as well as more specialized, professional training. During the third year, the student is expected to acquire work experience by doing an internship at a company. Once student obtains the B.Sc. degree, he can either directly enter the job market or continue his studies by the applying to the Master of Science.
The School of Design delivers B.Sc. in Industrial Design, Communication Design, Interior Design and Fashion Design.
Master level (Laurea Magistrale) – 2 years
The Master of Science is awarded after two more years of study and aims to provide rigorous, advanced training in more highly specialized areas. Those who already have a B.Sc. in a different field or have attended a vocational school and want to obtain a M.Sc. certificate must first obtain the necessary credits.
The School of Design delivers M.Sc. in Industrial Design, Communication Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Product Service System Design, Design & Engineering, Nautical & Naval Design.
Relé – International Relations and Projects
Relé is the office charged from School of Design and INDACO to manage public relations at international level for didactic and researches objectives.
It is the contact with European and extra-European universities, associations, companies and studios.
Moreover Relé organizes and takes part to congresses, workshops, meetings and university networks, and coordinates some European researches.
Luisa Collina - Coordinator
Anne Schoonbrodt - International Relations and Projects
Davide Fassi - International Exchange Programs (Erasmus, etc.)
Francesca Andrich – International students
e-mail: rele@polimi.it
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Studying Design at Poli - Bachelor
Guide - Exchange students
Guide - International students