IT · Master's
Politecnico di Milano
MSc Product Service System Design
Politecnico di Milano
Course Overview
Politecnico di Milano's School of Design is ranked #5 globally for Art and Design in QS World Rankings by Subject — the highest-ranked design school in continental Europe and tied with Milan's reputation as the global capital of industrial design. The MSc Product Service System Design (PSSD) is a 2-year, fully English-taught Master's delivered out of the Bovisa Durando campus, focused on the design of integrated systems where products, services and stakeholder networks combine to deliver value (think Spotify, ride-sharing platforms, healthcare-pathway redesign).
Sri Lankan applicants choose PoliMi because the tuition fees are uniquely affordable for a top-5 global design school — public-Italian fees start at €4,000/year (LKR 1.38M) and drop further for students with strong family-income documentation. The MSc places into Italian design consultancies like Frog, IDEO Milan, Continuum, and major automotive / fashion houses (Pirelli, Alessi, Magis), and the 24-month Italian post-study work visa (Permesso per Attesa Occupazione) makes Milan a long-term landing spot.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Communication Design or related — minimum 180 ECTS / 3-year UK / Sri Lankan equivalent (BSc Hons 2:2+).
- check_circle Strong design portfolio (10-15 projects) demonstrating service-design thinking, product design, or systems thinking — most weighted application element.
- check_circle Motivation letter (max 1 page) + CV.
- check_circle Online application via Polimi International Apply portal — note Round 1 closes in November for September 2026 intake.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (no band below 5.5).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 78 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL ITP: 547.
- check_circle Cambridge English: B2 First.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from CHEC or international universities qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, max bracket) | €4,000 | Rs. 1,380,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Milan) | €14,000 | Rs. 4,830,000 |
| Health Insurance (per year) | €150 | Rs. 51,750 |
| Italian Student Visa & Permesso di Soggiorno | €250 | Rs. 86,250 |
| Studio Materials & Software | €500 | Rs. 172,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €18,900 | Rs. 6,520,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the Italian Permesso per Attesa Occupazione — 12 months extendable for new graduates seeking work. Top hirers: Frog Design, IDEO Milan, Continuum, Designit, Pirelli, Alessi, Magis, Ferrari (Maranello). PSSD graduates also place into UX/service-design roles globally — IBM iX, Accenture Song, McKinsey Design. Junior Service Designer salaries in Milan: €30,000-38,000/year (LKR 10.3-13.1M).
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