The 28DIGITAL Master School offers a double master’s degree programme in 2 years and 120 credits.
Study at Politecnico di Milano and a partner university in Europe, combining advanced technical education with innovation and entrepreneurship.
By joining the 28DIGITAL Master School (formerly EIT Digital), you are not just starting a master’s degree programme, you are stepping into a leading European open innovation ecosystem that brings together education, research and business.
Explore six study tracks at Politecnico di Milano, offered within the MSc programmes (Laurea Magistrale) in Computer Science and Engineering or High Performance Computing Engineering.
All the 28DIGITAL study plans include a set of courses on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E Minor), designed to foster a culture in which engineering and computer science competences are valued and applied within a business-oriented context.
The I&E Minor represents the distinctive mark of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) on our programmes: the EIT label, a seal of quality in European education. The EIT Label recognises technical programmes that develop practical skills in innovation and entrepreneurship, preparing students to create impact and drive technological advancement across Europe.
You start the first year at Politecnico di Milano (entry university) and complete the second year at another University in Europe (exit university), chosen during your 28DIGITAL application.
In 2 years and with 120 credits, the programme leads to a double degree (a specific master’s degree from each of the two universities attended) and to the EIT certificate, issued by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, which summarises the specific characteristics of this advanced-level education.
You will spend your first year at Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s leading technical university, ranked among the world’s top 20 for Engineering & Technology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Depending on your chosen track, your double degree pathway is offered within the MSc in Computer Science and Engineering or the MSc in High Performance Computing Engineering.
Each 28DIGITAL programme follows a special study plan which combines core courses and electives in your chosen technical field with a minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Together, these provide the technical foundations and business skills to prepare you for your second-year specialisation at a partner university.
Between the first and second year, students attend a two-week Summer School organised by 28DIGITAL and its academic and industry partners. Every year, different Summer Schools take place at different locations across Europe, each focusing on a specific innovation topic. Choose the one that best matches your interests!
You will work in an international team on a real digital business challenge, with guidance from academics and industry experts. It is an opportunity to put your technical knowledge into practice, explore how ideas become business opportunities and meet students from across the 28DIGITAL community. Working in international teams and experiencing different cultures will help you develop the skills and confidence to lead in global markets.
In the second year, you will study at a partner university in Europe, specialising in your chosen field. The exams you complete abroad will be recognised towards your degree at Politecnico di Milano.
At the exit university, you will also develop your master’s thesis, which may be combined with an internship at a company or research centre across Europe. This experience will allow you to apply your knowledge in a professional setting and develop practical skills beyond the classroom.
In the end, you will present your thesis at both the partner university and Polimi, meeting the graduation requirements of each institution to receive the two master’s degrees.
Strong integration of technical education in Europe’s premier universities with a business oriented strand for entrepreneurial education
An overarching network through 28DIGITAL business partners, companies and research institutes to help students accelerate their innovation development
A true sense of community and inclusion for a network of trust which brings together students, teachers, researchers and dedicated staff across universities as a unique distributed educational network at European level
Flexible combination of organizational and geographical mobility across our pan-European ecosystem to expand students’ network in constant dialogue with industrial partners
Team-building events for all the 28DIGITAL students in the form of “School and Camp” at European level (i.e. Kick-Off event, I&E Summer Schools, Graduation Day) and global Alumni network
A merit-based scholarship programme to attract and sustain the best talent worldwide, always granting total exemption from the local university fees
