University of Milan

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The University of Milan, or 'La Statale,' is a prominent public research university renowned for its strong academic tradition, particularly in Medicine, Law, Humanities, and Natural Sciences. It offers a vibrant international environment with a growing number of English-taught programs, especially at the Master's and PhD levels, attracting students globally. The university provides dedicated support through its International Students Office, assisting with admissions, visa procedures, and integration into Milanese life, alongside various exchange opportunities and summer schools. A distinctive characteristic is its main campus, Ca' Granda, a magnificent historic building in the heart of Milan, offering a unique blend of ancient architecture and modern academic facilities.

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The University of Milan (Italian: Università degli Studi di Milano; Latin: Universitas Studiorum Mediolanensis), officially abbreviated as UniMi, or colloquially referred to as La Statale ("the State [University]"), is a public research university in Milan, Italy. It is one of the largest universities in Europe, with 64,878 students and a permanent teaching and research staff of 2,566 (4,653 including all researchers) as of 2025. The University of Milan has ten schools and offers 140 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, 32 doctoral schools and 65+ specialization schools. The university's research and teaching activities have grown over the years and have received important international recognitions. The university is especially well known for its excellence in medical research and is often ranked as 1st in Italy in the field of Medicine, being also ranked among the top medical schools in the world. The university is the only Italian member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), an elite group of 24 research-intensive European universities. The university...

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