Upon arrival in Italy, all admitted students must present themselves to the International Students Office or Welcome Desk of their respective campuses to complete the enrolment procedures. The International Students Office and the Welcome Desk organize welcome and orientation activities open to those students that seek support in completing enrolment procedures, filling out a study plan, applying for a codice fiscale etc. Ask your office of reference if any activities have been scheduled or check the welcome news for updates.
These are the things you should carry out after your arrival:
- Apply for a residence permit (only for non EU)
- Buy a health insurance (only for non EU)
- Get a "codice fiscale" (personal tax code)
- Pay the university fees
- Enrol and submit the enrolment documents to the International Students Office
In order to complete the enrolment procedures, students will have to hand in to the International Students Office the official documents as listed in the specific session. Enrolment will not be effective until the documents will be verified and prove to be complete and correct - Make a study plan
- Present the ISEEU declaration
Welcome and orientation activities
For welcome activities organized in different Campuses, please contact the welcome desk of reference:
Milano (Leonardo and Bovisa) Campuses
Every year Politecnico di Milano welcomes hundreds of prospective students from all over the world. The number is always increasing and, with it, the needs of the students about to start a new experience in a new environment.
To cover these needs and allow students to become familiar with the universities facilities, professors, staff and classmates, the university organizes welcome and orientation activities at the beginning of each semester. Orientation activities combine seminars, workshop and leisure activities: within the end of the orientation activities, students will have fulfilled their bureaucratic duties, learned something about Politecnico di Milano and the City of Milano, and have met a lot of new friends and classmates.
2023/2024 Second Semester Welcome Week
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in our next Welcome Week, which is going to take place in presence, from 14 to 16 February 2024.
Topics that are usually tackled during the welcome week
During the orientation activities you will have the possibility to enable your Wi-Fi access, by showing your passport/ID document at the dedicated desk. This will also allow you to use all the online services in your personal page.
Whether you are a Non EU citizen living abroad or a European citizen, you will need to either apply for a residence permit or register to the local Municipality in order to be a regular resident in Italy. You will receive the kit to apply for a residence permit, support to fill it out and important information on your rights as a resident in Italy.
Health is a very important issue, especially for students who will live in Italy for a long period of time. Learn more about the Italian Health System and how to benefit from its services.
Universities around the world are structured in some cases very differently one from another: how is Politecnico organized? How do exams work; how many times in the year do you have to pay tuition fees? Are there any special requirements to move on from one year to another, and to graduate? Don’t start your new career unprepared!
You are undergoing a considerable change in your life, by coming to a new country and enrolling in a new university. Adapting to a different environment requires time and energy: you can certainly use some help in identifying the tools you can use to face the challenges that await you.
The campuses through the eyes and the anecdotes of Polmi’s senior students. Through a pleasant stroll you will become familiar with the main attractions and the most particular spots of the campuses.
Discover all the opportunities offered by Campus Life division. During this presentation the Community Life Unit will introduce its services and activities that will give you the opportunity to meet new students and collaborate with the offices of Politecnico di Milano.
You will have the opportunity to learn about Polimi Students Associations, which activities they organize, which passions you share with them, and much more.
During this presentation we will introduce you the services, activities and opportunities available for those students staying in Milano.