Overview

Research activities are based on the critical analysis and development of design processes and techniques, in dynamic relationships with the urgent questions related to the urban and rural environment, the green, blue, and grey infrastructure. Research is supported by the acquisition and elaboration of insights and skills precisely linked to the contemporary architecture's theoretical and critical horizon. The Program foresees a continuous elaboration and discussion of theoretical and operational tools. This dialectic process aims to foster the development of a critical and creative reflection on architectural design, exploring and testing experimental approaches, and deliverying autonomous and innovative scientific products to be disseminate through seminars, publications, conferences. The Program is embedded into the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies (DAStU), which hosts more than 160 professors and researchers engaged in an open multidisciplinary scenario of architectural and urban studies, including every branch of design culture

Career Opportunities

The Architectural Urban Interior Design programme from Politecnico di Milano aims to train and prepare highly qualified researchers and professionals who will work in academic institutions, research centers, public administrations, and the private sector, in the field of architectural, urban, and interior design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English for academic communication

Research Skills

Innovative Teaching Skills

Creative Design Thinking

European Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Interior Design Urban Planning View 6 other PhDs in Urban Planning in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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78

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to access the Politecnico di Milano PhD programmes it is necessary to have one of these qualifications:

a university degree obtained under the educational system in force prior to M.D. n. 509 dated 3.11.1999
a Laurea Specialistica (equivalent to a Master of Science) obtained in accordance with M.D. n. 509 dated 3.11.1999
a Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) obtained in accordance with M.D. n. 270 dated 22.10.2004
or similar academic qualifications obtained abroad that are equivalent in terms of duration and contents to the Italian qualifications and previously recognised by the Judging Panels.
Where there are foreign qualifications, applicants must submit all documents required to enable the Selection Committee to establish the eligibility of the qualifications obtained abroad.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

For the first enrollment and for enrollment in the following years the PhD student without scholarships are required to pay an amount of Euro 167,04.

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.