If you are reading this page, you are an international student coming to Milan about to start your experience in an exchange programme; if you feel a bit lost, look no further, you are in the right place!

We are ESN Politecnico Milano, a non-profit association with the aim of supporting students involved in exchange programmes; with us, you will have the opportunity to make your Italian journey unforgettable, meet not only Italian insiders but also new friends from all over the world, discover new cities, traditions… REALLY experience Italian culture!

ESNcard

Get your ESNcard to be able to participate in all our activities and trips and also to take advantage of all our partnerships with numerous offers and discounts.

To get your ESNcard, you will be required to fill out this FORM and then come to our offices ​​to pay for it and pick it up. It costs 10€ and opens the door to the fantastic world of ESN Polimi. What are you waiting for? Fill out the form and join us to start your Erasmus journey!

Offices

We are looking forward to meeting you in our offices, where you’ll be able to get your ESNcard, pay for trips and activities, have lunch, a coffee break or a chat with us! 

Here you have our timetable for the welcome week!

During the rest of the semester, our offices will be open from Monday to Friday from 12h to 14h, both at the Bovisa and Leonardo campuses.

  • Leonardo: Building 25, basement.
  • Bovisa: Building B2, first floor.

Welcome Week

We look forward to meeting you all during Welcome Week!

Here’s what we have in plan for you in the first week of your adventure in Milan!


Life with ESN

What can you expect from the upcoming semester?

  • SPORTS EVENTS: bike rides, hiking trips, sports tournaments, …
  • CULTURAL EVENTS: visits to museums, “How to cook” events, …
  • TANDEM NIGHTS: your Wednesday night APERITIVO appointment
  • SOCIAL EVENTS: related to social & environmental sustainability issues, volunteering and cultural exchange initiatives (ever heard about Christmas Exchange?!)
  • DISCOVERING ITALY: a series of events where you discover this beautiful country's wonders!

But also…

  • TRIPS&TRAVELS: cultural sightseeing tours, incredible parties, and extra activities precisely planned by our ESN staff.

Politecnico

Politecnico di Milano is a public scientific-technological university which trains engineers, architects and industrial designers.

It is divided into two campuses, Milano Leonardo and Bovisa Campus.

The Milano Leonardo campus is the oldest of Politecnico di Milano. It is located in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, near the subway stop Piola.

The Milano Bovisa Campus arises in the neighbourhood north of Milan. The Milano Bovisa campus is subdivided into two campuses:

  • One on via Candiani 72 (Design)
  • one on via La Masa (Engineering)

If you’re looking for a university building, remember to consult Poli maps! https://maps.polimi.it/maps/

Partners

A pivotal tool to live the best experience in Milan is your ESNcard!

Using the ESNcard, you can benefit from many discounts, from restaurants to flights. You can find all our partners here: https://milanopolitecnico.esn.it/partners

For some discounts, it’s firstly necessary to register your card on https://esncard.org/

Public Transport

Are you wondering which ticket you need to move around the city? 

Here you can find useful information about public transport! https://milanopolitecnico.esn.it/public-transportation

We are happy to welcome you to Milan and can’t wait to see you at our events!

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