University of Milan
The University of Milan, known locally as La Statale, was founded in 1924 and today enrolls over 60,000 students, including thousands from outside Italy. It's ranked 276th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with more than 40 English-taught degree programmes on offer. This guide uses the university's own official 2026-27 fee schedule, something most third-party guides get vague or outdated on.
The University of Milan was founded in 1924 and is commonly known by its local name, La Statale, distinguishing it as a public, state-funded institution in a city that also hosts several private universities. This guide is prepared by Study Abroad in Italy, based on our direct experience supporting Bangladeshi students through Italian public university admissions, including applications to Milan-based institutions.
The university spans 11 study areas and offers more than 150 study programmes, including over 40 taught entirely in English. It holds 13 "Departments of Excellence" designations from Italy's Ministry, and is a member of the 4EU+ Alliance, a formal partnership of leading European research universities that supports joint programmes and academic mobility between member institutions.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Academic (Bachelor's) | 12th-grade completion (HSC), academic record and admission may include entrance test scores for some programmes |
| Academic (Master's) | Relevant Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record |
| English-taught programmes | IELTS 6.0-6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English qualifications, or equivalent CEFR B2 |
| Medicine (English-taught) | IMAT required: 60 multiple-choice questions covering biology, chemistry, physics/math, and logical reasoning |
Exact score thresholds vary by specific programme, so always confirm your course's precise requirement rather than assuming the general 6.0-6.5 range applies uniformly.
Unlike many third-party estimates floating around online, the University of Milan publishes exact, current figures directly for the 2026-27 academic year. Every student, regardless of nationality, pays a standard enrollment charge upon first registration and each renewal:
| Item | Amount / Date |
|---|---|
| First enrollment / renewal charge | €146 total (€130 regional tax + €16 stamp duty) |
| ISEE University certificate deadline | October 10, 2026 (requested via CAF or INPS) |
| Second instalment deadline | February 2, 2027 (or March 2027 for later enrollments, up to March 15) |
Beyond the base €146 charge, degree programmes are divided into tuition bands, and the exact second instalment amount depends on your country of origin's assigned group. This is confirmed directly on the University of Milan's official 2026-27 fee schedule, which is worth checking directly since country groupings and exact instalment amounts are reviewed annually.
Important correction: some sources mention a specific €10,000 Master's scholarship at the University of Milan. This particular scholarship is restricted to students who have completed a Bachelor's degree within the European Union, so it does not apply to Bangladeshi applicants. Broader merit-based and need-based financial aid is genuinely available to non-EU students separately, so don't assume the absence of this specific scholarship means no funding exists.
Beyond the base enrollment charge, the university's income-based tuition banding effectively functions as its own form of fee reduction, students from lower-income households pay meaningfully less than the maximum tuition band, regardless of nationality.
Milan's academic strength spans STEM, biotechnology, economics, and medicine, with a research-focused teaching approach across departments. Notably, the university's MBA programmes are delivered through SDA Bocconi School of Management, a globally recognized business school ranked among the top 20 worldwide for MBA programmes, giving Milan graduates access to a genuinely prestigious credential not available at every Italian public university.
If Milan's business-focused strength through SDA Bocconi is a major factor for you, it's worth comparing against our guide to popular courses across Italian universities, which covers how business and MBA options differ by institution.
Confirm entry requirements, language of instruction, and any entrance test through the university's International Student Hub.
Academic transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL score or MOI certificate, and any programme-specific test results.
Apply through the university's application procedures for your specific academic year intake.
Required by October 10 to confirm your income-based tuition band, requested through a CAF or INPS office.
File your Type D student visa through the Italian Embassy in Dhaka, aligned with MAECI requirements.
The ISEE certificate step above is where most international applicants lose time unnecessarily. Our financial documentation support service manages this specific process, so your tuition band is confirmed accurately and on schedule.
University details above are based on the University of Milan's own official admissions and fee pages for the 2026-2027 academic year. Deadlines, tuition bands, and country groupings are reviewed annually, so confirm current figures directly with the university or with our team before applying.
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