Which Polimi programmes use ARCHED?
Polimi states that ARCHED is compulsory for the Laurea programme in Architectural Design and the single-cycle Laurea Magistrale programme in Building Engineering-Architecture. Candidates must take the test in the language in which the target programme is delivered.
The admission sequence
For 2026/27, online test registration opened at 14:00 CEST on 17 June and closed at 23:59:59 CEST on 16 July. English ARCHED took place on 23 July and Italian ARCHED on 24 July. The first ranking was scheduled for 3 August, followed by short enrolment or interest-confirmation windows.
- Create or access the Polimi Online Services account
- Register for the correct ARCHED language before the deadline
- Complete any candidate-category and qualification requirements
- Take ARCHED under the university technical instructions
- Check the ranking and act inside the exact enrolment deadline
Choose the English or Italian route carefully
Candidates targeting an English-taught programme had to take ARCHED in English; candidates targeting an Italian-taught programme had to take it in Italian. Polimi stated that applicants wishing to compete for both routes must sit both tests. Separate programme language requirements can still apply.
A test score is not the final enrolment step
Places are allocated through rankings based on results, preferences, programme capacity, and candidate category. In the first 2026/27 ranking, an assigned candidate had to enrol by 5 August, while a reserved candidate could enrol or confirm interest for the next ranking. Missing the published action window can mean losing the place.
How to use this guide for 2027
Use the 2026/27 structure to begin subject preparation, but treat every date on this page as historical. When Polimi publishes the next architecture admission pages, rebuild your checklist from the new candidate category, test language, registration period, qualification rules, rankings, and enrolment deadlines.
Common questions
Questions students ask before they start
Is ARCHED compulsory for Polimi architecture?
Polimi lists ARCHED as compulsory for Architectural Design and the single-cycle Building Engineering-Architecture programme covered by its architecture admission route.
When was Polimi ARCHED in 2026?
The English test was on 23 July 2026 and the Italian test was on 24 July 2026.
Can I compete for English and Italian programmes?
Polimi stated that applicants who wished to compete for programmes in both languages had to sit both versions of ARCHED.
Does passing ARCHED guarantee enrolment?
No. Admission depends on the official ranking, available places, preferences, candidate category, and completing the required action within the published deadline.
Primary sources
Check the official call for your intake
Exam dates, delivery format, registration windows, seat quotas, and ranking rules can change. These official university pages are the source of record.