To help you consolidate your foundational knowledge and ease the transition from high school to university, Politecnico di Milano offers several MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). These courses are free, open to everyone, and can be attended at your convenience.
Taking these MOOCs will also be very useful for preparing for the admission tests. You will study fundamental concepts of some subjects that you will encounter in your studies, using a university-level approach and innovative methods.
Each module includes lessons, extra contents, exercises, and self-assessment quizzes.
Here are the MOOCs most recommended for preparing for our admission tests:
- Introduction to the History of Design
- Introduction to Mathematics for University: Pre-Calculus
- Introduction to Experimental Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics
- Introduction to Experimental Physics: Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
- Introduction to the History of Contemporary Architecture
- Workshop of Mathematics for Architecture
The MOOCs are aimed at different types of users, and a wide variety of topics are covered. Those most suitable for high school students are marked as “For Bachelor of Science”. Here are some examples:
- Second Order Linear Differential Equations
- Introducing Metadesign
- Managing the Building Process from Executive Design to Construction
- Portfolio Design
- Machine Learning, Maths & Ethics: Hands-on
- Gender Equality in the Clean Energy Transition
- 3D Digital Modeling: Practical Tools to Get Started
- 3D Digital Modeling: From File to Physical Model
- Academic Integrity and Beyond
You can find them using the search engine.
To follow the courses, it is necessary to register on the website and enroll according to the registration schedule of each course.