Master in Design & Engineering

Design & Engineering is a two-year master's program taught in English at Politecnico di Milano, in Milano, Italy. This program sits at the intersection of design and engineering disciplines, reflecting how the development of many modern products and systems requires both creative design thinking and technical engineering knowledge working together. Students typically study design methods alongside engineering subjects such as materials, mechanics, and manufacturing processes, learning to move between conceptual design work and the technical analysis needed to make a design feasible to produce. Coursework often includes project-based work in which students develop a product or system from early concept through to a technically resolved proposal, requiring them to balance aesthetic, functional, and engineering considerations throughout. Programs that combine design and engineering in this way are often aimed at addressing complex products, such as those involving mechanical, electronic, or digital components, where design decisions and engineering constraints are closely linked and cannot be treated as entirely separate stages of development. Students may also study topics such as sustainability in product development, computer-aided design and simulation tools, and the management of design and engineering projects. Graduates typically pursue careers in product development roles that require both design sensibility and technical competence, working for manufacturing companies, design and engineering consultancies, or research and development teams across a range of industries. Others move into specialized engineering or design roles depending on where their interests lie. Milano's combination of design and engineering strengths makes it a fitting location for this program at Politecnico di Milano, delivered in English for an international group of students.