Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Politecnico di Milano Dual PhD Degree Program

I. Introduction to Politecnico di Milano

Politecnico di Milano (Italian: Politecnico di Milano; abbreviated Polimi), established in 1863 in Milan, Italy, is the nation's largest institution specializing in architecture, design, and engineering. A member of the IDEA League (a consortium of Europe's leading engineering universities), Polimi also holds key roles in:

• UNITECH International
• MEDes Network (European design schools)
• European Space Agency
• Polimi-Tsinghua China-Italy Innovation Base
• Polimi-MIT ROCCA Collaboration

Academic Distinctions:

• Houses Europe's first electronic computing center
• Operates Europe's largest wind tunnel laboratory
• Maintains one of Europe's most extensive ICT departments (30+ IEEE/ACM Fellows)
• Hosts Polihub, ranked among the world's top 3 university incubators

Campuses:

• Two main campuses in Milan city
• Five regional campuses across Lombardy

Top-Ranked Disciplines:
Art & Design | Architecture | Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Computer Science

Student Body: Approximately 40,000 enrolled students.

II. Program Overview

This dual PhD degree program requires candidates to fulfill academic requirements at both universities, culminating in two independent doctoral degrees awarded by SJTU and Polimi.

Program Structure:

• Duration: 4 years
• Registration: Mandatory enrollment at both institutions
• Mobility Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years residency at the host university
  • At least 3 semesters physically present at the host institution
  • Research periods may alternate or be continuous between campuses, subject to supervisory approval

Academic Supervision:

• Jointly developed Individual Research Plan by SJTU and Polimi supervisors
• Mandatory alignment with both universities' doctoral regulations

III. Eligible Schools

• SJTU School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering
• SJTU School of Mechanical Engineering

IV. Admission Requirements

• Meet all entry criteria for doctoral programs at both SJTU and Polimi
• Demonstrate research alignment with both institutions' expertise

V. Application Process

1. Timeline: Submit dual-degree application within 12 months of initial enrollment at either SJTU or Polimi.
2. Selection: Independent admission procedures governed by each university's regulations.

VI. Financial Arrangements

1. Tuition: Waived by the host (non-home) university.
2. Funding:
   • Guaranteed financial support via scholarships/funding from either:
     • Home university
     • Host university
     • Third-party sponsors
3. Living Costs: Student responsibility (accommodation, meals, insurance).
4. Research Resources: Full access to facilities, equipment, and workspaces at both institutions.

Program details are subject to institutional agreements and national education regulations.