WHY US:

• Established in 1863, Politecnico di Milano is the largest school of Engineering, Architecture, and Design in Italy, with two main campuses located in Milan and five more premises in the northern part of the Country.
• Today our University is ranked 1st in Italy, 13th in Europe and 48th in the world for Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing engineering (Qs World University Rankings 2012).

• In terms of per-capita manufacturing production, our Country is 2nd in Europe and 5th on a worldwide scale (Confindustria, Scenari Industriali n.3, June 2012);
• Among major machine tools manufacturing Countries, Italy holds a strong 4th position (UCIMU, Annual Report 2011).

• Milan: 21st among the best cities for students around the world (Qs Best Student Cities in the World 2012)

Our PhD Programme in Mechanical Engineering is part of the PhD School of Politecnico di Milano. We offer highest-level academic knowledge in the field of Mechanical Engineering, featuring top-level teaching programmes and research laboratories among the most active, innovative and productive in Europe. Learn more about our labs on www.mecc.polimi.it.

The programme covers a number of different disciplines and proposes research paths consistent with the best academic technological practices all over the world. It addresses both theoretical and experimental activities in seven major research areas:

• Dynamics and vibration of mechanical systems and vehicles
• Machine and vehicle design
• Manufacturing and Production Systems
• Methods and Tools for Product Design
• Materials
• Measurements and experimental Techniques
• Smart Materials and Structures

Our PhD Programme relies on academic activities, English-taught courses and, mostly, on the development of an original scientific research carried out throughout a three-year period. Our Faculty consists of some of the best and most renowned academic Italian researchers and professors in the field of Mechanical Engineering.