Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World
Bachelor at University of Milan
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 details are not yet fully published for this programme. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE is previous-cycle information for planning only—not a 2027/28 deadline or guaranteed fee. Start monitoring the official course/admission page before the previous opening period and replace the historical value once the 2027/28 call is released.
Programme overview
Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World is a 3 years (180 ECTS) English-taught programme at University of Milan, based in Milan / inter-university where applicable. It is a Bachelor's / first-cycle degree focused on advanced engineering foundations, design, modelling and problem-solving applied to the programme specialism. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward engineering, technology, R&D, industrial design/operations or doctoral study.
What an Indian applicant should understand before applying
- Degree level: Bachelor's / first-cycle degree.
- Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
- Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS).
- Location: Milan / inter-university where applicable.
- Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
- Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
- Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World at University of Milan?
The programme lasts 3 years (180 ECTS).
When does Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World start?
Autumn / 1st semester (usually September–October; exact date on official academic calendar). Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World taught in English?
Yes. Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World is listed as an English-taught Bachelor at University of Milan. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Upper-secondary school qualification valid for university entry, normally after at least 12 years of schooling. English proficiency (often B2) and any programme-specific test/selection (e.g., CEnT-S/TOLC/SAT/interview/portfolio) must be satisfied. Foreign qualifications are verified by the university.
What are the tuition fees for Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World?
2027/28 tuition not yet fully published. 2026/27 REFERENCE: first instalment €146 (€130 regional tax + €16 stamp); the second instalment for students with foreign family income varied by country group and programme area.
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Yes. Our counsellors check your eligibility for Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World, help you prepare documents and guide you through the university application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the student visa, free of charge.
Admission criteria
Upper-secondary school qualification valid for university entry, normally after at least 12 years of schooling. English proficiency (often B2) and any programme-specific test/selection (e.g., CEnT-S/TOLC/SAT/interview/portfolio) must be satisfied. Foreign qualifications are verified by the university.
normally hold a Class 12 qualification (CBSE/ISC/State Board or another recognised qualification) after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university study. Prepare passport, Class 10/12 certificates and marksheets, any required test score, and English-language evidence at the level stated by the programme. The university decides recognition of the foreign qualification; CIMEA/Declaration of Value/translation/legalisation documents should be produced only as required by the university or visa procedure.
Application deadlines
2027/28 call not yet uniformly published. 2026/27 REFERENCE for many open-admission Master's programmes: applications opened 22 Jan 2026 and the deadline for non-EU applicants requiring a visa was 30 Apr 2026. Restricted-access and programme-specific calls can have different dates, so use the exact course page and begin monitoring before January 2027.
How to apply
- Read the official course/admission page: http://ancient-civilization.cdl.unimi.it/en
- Register on the university’s official application/admission portal and upload the required academic, identity and language documents.
- Complete any test/interview/portfolio and pay only the fee stated in the official call.
- After admission, non-EU applicants requiring a visa complete university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly and follow the Italian mission’s visa procedure: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri
Self-service application sequence for an Indian student
- Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
- Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
- Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
- Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
- Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
- After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
- If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
- After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
Application fees
2027/28 application/selection fee not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. No reliable single university-wide amount can be safely assigned. If the new call states that no fee is due, treat it as €0 only after that official confirmation; otherwise use the exact amount in the programme call.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition not yet fully published. 2026/27 REFERENCE: first instalment €146 (€130 regional tax + €16 stamp); the second instalment for students with foreign family income varied by country group and programme area.
Scholarships
University scholarships, international scholarships and regional right-to-study support are available through annual official calls.
Cost of living in Milan
Official University of Milan accommodation reference: eligible university residence places were priced up to about €2,799/year in 2026/27; short-term university housing examples were about €450/month for a single room and €400/month for a double room. Private Milan rent and total living costs can be substantially higher.
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