Hi everybody!!

As promised, I came back, and I have lots of things to tell you guys.

To start with, I will explain in further detail about the scholarship I have for studying in Italy, and how to apply.
I wanted to do it since long time ago, finally I will write in English because all things related are in English. I hope this to be useful for those who have asked me.

First of all, the University. As you know I am studying at the Politecnico di Milano http://www.polimi.it/ , but it doesn’t mean that I study in Milano because this University has two campus inside the city but it has also campus all around Lombardy, so I belong to Polo Regionale di Como http://www.polo-como.polimi.it/

Actually, people that are holding the same scholarship as I are either studying in Como or in Lecco, in both cases Master of Science.

I haven’t seen all campuses, Como Campus consist on a few building that from outside seem to be still under constructions, the fact is that is very young campus, but personally I think is a good university, at least it uses the latest IT technologies.

Now I will introcuce what is a Master of Science (so if you already know you can skip this part and go to the scholarships one)

The EU has the intention to adopt a education system with two main cycles, that are Bachelor and Master of Science. Therefore, Bachelor is a three-year undergraduate program that can be followed by a Master of Science that is a two-year graduate program.
This 3+2 program sutis the ECTS credits system, a Bachelor degree corresponds to 180 credits and a Master of Science to 120.

Everything regardin foreigners can be found in the English version of the web http://www.polimi.it/english/

Here you will find all the information about the Scholarships for foreign students:
http://www.polimi.it/english/academics/scholarships.php?id_nav=-247
There are several types of scholarships.

Last year I applied for ICE - UNIONCAMERE PROJECT – Scholarships, and I got the one of 8 thousand euros per year for two years.
This covers all the expenses, accommodation, food, books, etc. Actually I and almost everybody I know are living in a simple way, I mean, we do not expend a lot, so the money we have is enough (of course is much better for those who got 10 thousand euros).

ICE Scholarships is for those who apply for Como and Lecco campus and mainly for Master of Science that are taught in English.

As you can see, it is not so bad to be paid for studying. Somehow you have more pressure because, at least in my case, I would like to demonstrate with results that I deserved the Scholarship and they did well.

So, how to apply, they explain everything the web http://www.polimi.it/english/academics/how_to_apply/eu/EUcitizens_graduate.php?id_nav=-259
Aplication procedure
http://www.polimi.it/cms/file/-259/Online_application-procedure_2006.pdf

I am noticing that this year is everything much more clear, last year I can tell it was a really mess, as it was the first year. But I realize that now they may are more strict, there is even a list of the minimum academic performance for each country.

When can you do it? … right now, that is what Polimi says:

Remember that the earlier you send in your application and material, the better the possibility of having an early response regarding admission. Furthermore, keep in mind that applications received after April 28, 2006 will not be considered for international student scholarships and admissions decisions will most probably not be communicated until October. Again, incomplete documentation and/or applications will NOT be considered, so please pay close attention to the checklist furnished below.

I will write a second post if somebody wants to know further details, some recommendations, curiosities, whatever.

I hope to welcome you next year in Italy!!! So, good luck for those who decide to apply!!!