Politecnico di Milano

 
Politecnico di Milano was established in 1865. It is divided in several departments that coordinate and promote research activity in its own field.
 
INDACO is the Department of Industrial Design, Art, Communication and Fashion. Its research activities, in collaboration with associations, institutions and local agencies, are focused on promoting design as key element and strength of the national economic system. Through collaborations and researches at European and extra-European level, INDACO wants also to diffuse the culture of innovation pushed by design, extending it in other Italian industrial fields. The School of Design (“Facoltà del Design”)is connected with INDACO department. It has the role to guarantee all the didactic activities. Since its foundation in 1999 the School of Design teaching staff has represented a variety of cultures, merging the scientific and academic subjects taught in both the School of Architecture and School of Engineering with the professional and entrepreneurial sectors that are a fundamental contribution to the Italian design culture. A large team of entrepreneurs, experts, designers, in the field of management, services and culture as well as professional associations have joined the teaching staff during the years, playing an essential role in the education program.
 
The School of Design in figures:
 
_about 4000 students,
 
_more than 700 teachers and about 800 assistants, professionals and specialists in the subjects taught, who support the teachers,
 
_about 200 international incoming exchange students and 150 outgoing exchange students every academic year,
_about 140 international perspective students at Master level.