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The University of Milan is a public teaching and research university, which - with eight faculties and two schools and a teaching staff of more than 2000 professors - is distinguished by its wide variety of disciplinary fields. A leading institute in Italy and Europe for scientific productivity, the University of Milan is the largest in the region, with approximately 64,000 students. It is also an essential resource for the socio-economic context of which it is a part. Milan is, in fact, the capital of Lombardy, one of the most dynamic and international regions in the European Union, a leader in the national economy that stands at the Italian forefront of research and development investments and commitment to technological innovation. The University of Milan also possesses a remarkable artistic and cultural heritage that includes important historic buildings, inherited and acquired collections, archives, botanical gardens, and the old Brera Observatory commissioned by Maria Teresa of Austria. The University's departments are housed in important historic edifices in the center of Milan and modern buildings in the area known as Città Studi (the City of Studies). Among the palazzos that house the University's facilities are the old Ca' Granda – a monumental complex from the 15th-century in the heart of the historical city center - the 18th-century Palazzo Greppi designed by Giuseppe Piermarini – who built the Scala Theatre in Milan – and the 17th-century Sant'Alessandro College commissioned by the Arcimboldi family. The book collection, which is one of the richest in the region, is preserved in 47 libraries, while the APICE Centre collects rare and valuable book stocks and archives. The University of Milan was founded in 1924, uniting two institutions that boasted a great tradition of medical, scientific, and humanistic studies: the Accademia Scientifico-Letteraria (Scientific-Literary Academy) 1861, and the Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento (Clinical Specialisation Institutes), established in 1906. Its premises are located in Città Studi (the City of Studies), the university quarter constructed from 1915 onwards that is home to the scientific faculties. In several buildings in the historic city center, which house the humanities faculties. At the time of its foundation, there were four "traditional" faculties - Law, Humanities, Medicine and Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences; then, in the 1930s, the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture were introduced, after the aggregation of the old schools of Veterinary Medicine (1792) and Agriculture (1871). At the end of the Second World War, the old Ospedale dei Poveri (Hospital for the Poor), known as "la Cà Granda" (the Big House), was assigned to the University. One of the first Italian examples of civil architecture - commissioned in the 15th century by the Sforza family, the dukes of Milan - was seriously damaged by the bombings of 1943. In 1958, after a complex reconstruction and renovation work, it became home to the University Rector's Office, the administrative offices, and the Faculties of Law and Humanities. Italian universities have enjoyed complete autonomy since 1989. Therefore, each institution defines its norms to regulate educational/scientific activities and its financial and organizational structure. The Academic Senate (Senato accademico) is the collegial body that defines the University's operation and development strategies and coordinates educational and scientific activities. The Board of Directors (Consiglio di amministrazione) oversees the procurement of financial resources, the administration of economic/cultural assets, and the management of technical and Finally, there are the governing bodies of the various educational and scientific (Departments, Centres) facilities, which also enjoy administrative and organizational autonomy. View full university

Politecnico Milano is a scientific-technological university that trains engineers, architects, and industrial designers. The University has always focused on the quality and innovation of its teaching and research, developing a fruitful relationship with business and the productive world using experimental research and technological transfer. Research constitutes a parallel path to that formed by cooperation and alliances with the industrial system. Knowing the world in which you are going to work is a vital requirement for training students. By referring back to the needs of the industrial world and public administration, research is facilitated in following new paths and dealing with constant and rapid innovation. Politecnico takes part in several research, sites, and training projects collaborating with the most qualified European universities. Politecnico's contribution is increasingly being extended to other countries: from North America to Southeast Asia to Eastern Europe. Politecnico di Milano is committed to achieving excellence in research. The path towards excellence is developed along with the following actions: Support advanced and fundamental research activities develop strategic partnerships with academia and industry worldwide to make significant contributions to society. Develop new interdisciplinary research lines to tackle societal challenges. Embed scientific developments and research results into university education. The Departments of Politecnico di Milano is responsible for the implementation of the mission in their scientific domains. View full university