Overview

The main objective of the High Performance Computing Engineering course at Politecnico di Milano is to train graduates able to design, manage and use HPC systems to solve complex problems in different application domains, based on:

advanced programming techniques and parallel algorithms
mathematical-statistical modelling and advanced numerical simulations
development of algorithms in the emerging domain of quantum computing

Careers

Among the main professional and employment opportunities there are, as example and not exhaustively, companies specialised in information technology or in complex computational problems in various application domains, for which in-depth design studies and advanced simulations are needed, research centers on HPC, and the academy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parallel Computing
Numerical Linear Algebra
Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Applied Statistics
Software Engineering for HPC
Computing Infrastructures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2028-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Software Engineering View 34 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Italy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Required

For certain countries, a minimum GPA is required. Please check the country-specific requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematical Engineering and other related fields. Preference to graduates with a solid background in the core disciplines: computer science, applied mathematics, physics, engineering. A Committee will evaluate students with a different background case by case.
Academic transcript
Cumulative GPA statement
Curriculum vitae
English proficiency
GRE (only for Engineering courses, optional)
Letter of recommendation (optional)
Letter of motivation (optional)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3900 EUR / year

≈ 3900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3900 EUR / year

≈ 3900 EUR / year

Additional Details

Annual tuition fees range from €900 to €3,900, depending on the student’s Equivalent Economic Status Index (ISEE) as assessed for each academic year.

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Fully funded merit-based scholarships are available for talented international applicants.

Also the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperations offers scholarships.

It is possible to work for the university for up to 200 hours a year, which is a good occasion to earn some money while studying.

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