To further improve the international education level of the XJTU-POLIMI Joint School and cultivate top-notch innovative talents with global vision and international competitiveness, the joint school will select outstanding Grade 2024 undergraduate students majoring in Architecture to participate in a short-term summer exchange program at Politecnico di Milano, Italy in the summer of 2026. Relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:
I. Introduction to the Host University
Founded in 1863 and located in Milan, Italy, Politecnico di Milano is a public research university dedicated to cultivating world-class engineers, architects and architectural professionals. As a member of the IDEA League (an alliance of top European engineering universities), Politecnico di Milano enjoys outstanding academic reputation across Europe.
II. Program Overview
1. Exchange Period: July 8 – July 19, 2026
2. Study Venues: Mantova and Milan, Italy
3. Program Content: Mainly including research activities such as thematic academic lectures and field visits
4. Credit Recognition: The overseas study experience of participating students can be credited to the course Architectural Cognition Practice. Students shall select corresponding courses under designated instructors during the course selection period. Instructor information will be announced separately before course selection, and course grades will be recorded uniformly by the School.
5. Program Quota: 20 students
6. Program Fee: Tuition and teaching fees during the study visit will be covered by Politecnico di Milano. All other expenses, including international air tickets, local transportation in Italy, visa fees, insurance premiums, accommodation, meals and other related costs, shall be borne by students themselves. The estimated self-funded expenses are around 4,000 euros. The actual amount shall prevail.
III. Application Requirements
1. Excellent academic performance, good moral conduct, no disciplinary sanctions during enrollment, physical and mental health, and ability to adapt to overseas study requirements.
2. At least 18 years old by July 1, 2026.
3. Families with sufficient financial capacity to cover all expenses required for the study visit.
IV. Selection Criteria
The School will verify the credit scores of compulsory courses (excluding scores of physical education, military training, professional elective courses and general education elective courses) of eligible applicants covering the first semester of the 2024–2025 academic year to the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.
Applicants will be ranked in descending order based on the above-mentioned compulsory course scores. In case of a tie in scores, applicants will be re-ranked by their compulsory English course scores. The top 30 applicants will be shortlisted for an interview. The final admission list of 20 students will be determined based on 70% of compulsory course scores and 30% of interview performance.
V. Application Procedure
1. Application Materials:
Information Summary Form of Short-term Study Tour Program, the XJTU-POLIMI Joint School (Annex 1)
2. Submission Method:
Please name all electronic materials and the folder in the format of “Architecture Short-term Study Tour – Applicant Name”, and send the electronic application materials to chenchendong@xjtu.edu.cn. Hard copies shall be submitted to Office 102 of the Milan Building.
Contact Person: Mr. Dong
Contact Number: 88960095
3. Application Deadline: 12:00 (noon), Monday, March 9, 2026
4. The School will organize interviews uniformly after the application deadline. Specific arrangements will be notified separately.
VI. Warm Reminders
The School will assist admitted students with follow-up arrangements, including accommodation reservation, visa application, flight booking and other relevant procedures. Admitted students shall attend the pre-departure orientation, complete the Letter of Commitment for Overseas Study of Xi’an Jiaotong University and the Approval Form for Short-term Official Overseas Visit of Xi’an Jiaotong University Undergraduate/Graduate Students, and strictly follow the university’s official overseas visit approval procedures.
Note: Please refer to the relevant procedures of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange for overseas visit approval (https://international.xjtu.edu.cn/content.jsp?urltype=news.NewsContentUrl&wbtreeid=1076&wbnewsid=7529). Students who fail to complete the official overseas approval procedures will not be dispatched.
