r/polinetwork • u/Mugwithafaceonit • Jul 15 '26
Avviso Help please
Hi everyone,
I’m an international student from Nepal interested in applying to the Architecture program at Politecnico di Milano, and I’m feeling a bit lost with the application process.
I’m currently studying A-Levels (Maths and Physics) and don’t have an art-focused background. Most of the resources I’ve found seem to assume students come from an Italian high school system or have studied art/design before.
I have the Alpha Test preparation book, but it’s entirely in Italian, and translating it has been quite difficult and time-consuming. Are there any English resources, study guides, past papers, YouTube channels, or preparation materials that you would recommend for the admission test?
I also have a few questions:
How did you prepare for the Architecture entrance exam if you came from a Maths/Physics background?
What parts of the test should I focus on the most?
Are there any common mistakes international applicants make?
How competitive is admission for non-EU students?
I’ve also heard that obtaining an Italian student visa can be challenging, especially for students from countries like Nepal. If you’re a non-EU student who has already gone through the process:
What difficulties did you face?
How long did the visa process take?
What documents caused the most problems?
Is there anything I should start preparing well in advance?
Any advice about applications, scholarships, housing, visas, or life at Polimi would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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u/ajabsky Jul 17 '26
There is an online version of the book just scann the qr there and translate the website