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University of Milan: Degrees, Scholarships & Faculty Guide

The University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano, known as 'La Statale'), founded in 1924, is the largest university in Lombardy and a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Centered around the historic Ca' Granda and the futuristic MIND (Milano Innovation District) science park, La Statale is internationally acclaimed for molecular medicine, pharmacology, bioinformatics, and international law.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
A 3-year bachelor's degree (Laurea) or recognized foreign equivalent with at least 180 ECTS credits in a coherent academic field.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Master's degree (Laurea Magistrale) with top marks; competitive evaluation of CV, research project proposal, and formal oral interview.
Language proficiency
For English-taught courses: minimum B2 English certification (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 78). For Italian courses: B2 Italian certificate.
Research statement / Proposal
A 2,500-word research proposal outlining scientific background, project objectives, experimental methodology, and potential socio-economic impact.
Application fee
€30 non-refundable application evaluation fee.
Required documentation
Bachelor's diploma, transcript of records, CIMEA Statement of Comparability, curriculum vitae, passport copy, and motivation letter.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition at the University of Milan is calculated progressively based on family income (ISEE parificato), ranging from €0 to €4,000 per year. International students with an ISEE under €23,000 are completely exempt from tuition fees and qualify for DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) regional scholarships providing up to €8,000 per year in cash stipends plus subsidized accommodation and meals. PhD scholarships offer guaranteed ministerial stipends of €16,243 per year plus research travel supplements.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at University of Milan:

Dr. Pier Paolo Di Fiore

Professor of Pathology and Director of Molecular Oncology at IFOM / UniMi · Molecular Oncology, Endocytosis, Cancer Stem Cells, Signal Transduction

Dr. Maurizio Benaglia

Professor of Organic Chemistry and Catalysis · Organocatalysis, Flow Chemistry, Chiral Catalysts, Green Synthesis

Dr. Stefano Carrazza

Associate Professor of Theoretical Particle Physics and AI for Science · Parton Distribution Functions, Machine Learning in Physics, LHC Physics, Quantum Computing

Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Milan documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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