The BSc in Industrial Engineering at Politecnico di Milano is an international degree designed for students who want to understand and shape the future of industry.

The programme offers a strong foundation in scientific and engineering principles, taught through a combination of lectures and integrated lab sessions that connect theory with hands-on application. Learning is enriched by the direct involvement of industrial partners, who contribute to teaching activities, projects, and real-world case studies. Students explore the systems, technologies, and processes that drive modern manufacturing, logistics, and industrial transformation.

Built around a future-oriented and cross-disciplinary approach, the course prepares students to become versatile engineers, able to work across functions, adapt to complex scenarios, and engage with innovation in real industrial contexts.

Entirely taught in English and located in one of Italy’s most vibrant production ecosystems, this bachelor’s degree connects academic excellence with industrial relevance, offering a unique blend of international perspective and local engagement.

The BSc in Industrial Engineering is organised in a three-year structure based on trimesters, designed to promote focus, continuity, and flexibility in learning. Each trimester is dedicated to a limited number of subjects, allowing students to engage deeply with each topic and build knowledge progressively.

The curriculum offers balanced exposure to key areas of industrial engineering, including mechanical systems and manufacturing technologies, industrial automation, operations and logistics, data analysis and decision-making, and sustainability and energy management. This wide disciplinary scope supports the development of versatile, future-ready engineers, capable of adapting to different sectors and challenges.

In the third year, the final trimester is dedicated to a personalised applied experience, where students can choose between a company internship integrated with the final thesis, or a project work developed in collaboration with industry or research teams.

The teaching approach is structured to combine theory and practice within each learning module. Students attend lectures that provide the necessary scientific and engineering foundations, while simultaneously engaging in integrated lab sessions, teamwork, and project-based activities closely aligned with the theoretical content. This ensures that knowledge is not only acquired but also applied in meaningful, real-world contexts, fostering both technical competence and cross-functional abilities.

This blended model supports the development of both hard and soft skills, such as problem-solving, collaboration, and communication — essential qualities for modern industrial engineers.

Students engage with a variety of didactic tools and learning environments, including simulation software, industrial case studies, design challenges, and data-driven decision-making tools. These activities are often conducted in collaboration with industrial partners, who contribute not only to the content of teaching but also to mentoring and feedback throughout applied learning experiences.

Daily classroom time is limited to 4–5 hours, giving students space for individual study, peer interaction, and ongoing development of their work. Learning is supported by continuous assessment, which may include in-class activities, collaborative assignments, and mid-term evaluations, in addition to traditional exams.

The overall goal is to promote active engagement, deep learning, and gradual, consistent progress, while encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning journey in close connection with real-world industrial practice.

Graduates of the BSc in Industrial Engineering will be equipped with versatile skills and a broad technical background, enabling them to contribute to a wide range of industrial and technological sectors.

They will be able to take on roles in manufacturing systems, mechanical production, industrial automation, process control, as well as in logistics, operations management, supply chains, quality assurance, and sustainable production. The programme’s international scope and practical orientation help students develop strong employability and the ability to integrate quickly into professional environments, particularly in innovation-driven companies operating across sectors.

At the same time, the degree provides a solid academic foundation for continuing with graduate studies in engineering. Graduates will be eligible to apply for MSc Programmes at Politecnico di Milano—such as Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Management Engineering, or Automation and Control Engineering—as well as at other leading institutions in Italy and abroad.

Studying in Piacenza means experiencing a historical city with a rich cultural heritage, located just about an hour from Milan, in the heart of one of Italy’s most industrialised and dynamic regions.

The campus offers a welcoming, inclusive, and international environment, where students benefit from small class sizes that encourage direct interaction with professors and close collaboration with fellow students. This setting fosters a strong sense of community and personalised support throughout the learning journey.

Piacenza is also a strategic industrial hub in the Emilia-Romagna region, home to over 100 companies operating in sectors such as machine tools, automation, and high-quality agri-food production. Thanks to the university’s strong partnerships with local companies, students have access to internships, collaborative projects, and hands-on labs, directly connected to the industrial world surrounding the campus.