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.



