Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 78 OR PTE Academic: 59 OR IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Design
Overview
Unleash your creative potential at MIP Politecnico Di Milano through the Design doctoral program. This transformative initiative beckons passionate individuals to explore the intricacies of design theories and methodologies, guided by esteemed faculty members. Dive into advanced research, contribute to the design discourse, and shape the future of this dynamic and influential discipline.
Key Features
- Cutting-edge Design Research
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- State-of-the-Art Design Studios
- Global Design Perspectives
- Industry-Relevant Projects
- Personalized Professional Development
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Design Thinking and Innovation
- Visual Communication and Graphic Design
- Product Design and Industrial Design
- Interaction Design and User Experience
- Design for Sustainability
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 78 OR PTE Academic: 59 OR IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Possess a Laurea Magistrale in Italy or equivalent qualifications valid for PhD program admission, with a final mark not lower than 95/110 or 86/100.
- For qualifications obtained abroad, meet the minimum average score in exams as specified in the call's appendix.
- Evaluation for countries not listed is at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): Free
- EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): Free
PhD candidates may be supported by scholarships. If not, they're required to pay an amount of 167,04 EUR (regional fee, stamp duties and insurance costs).
Living costs
Milano, Italy: 1,370-2,337 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
