Student review [#87117] for Biotechnology
at The University of Milan - UniMi

I’m currently enrolled in the Biotechnology Bachelor’s program at Università degli Studi di Milano. I started in October 2023 and, as a full-time working student, I really appreciate the university’s flexibility. They offer the option to enroll as a part-time student, which gives you up to double the regular time to complete your degree — this has been essential for me.

The course has met my expectations so far. The theoretical preparation is solid and well-structured, and the laboratory work is a huge plus — it’s hands-on and really helps to connect theory with practice. I don’t attend most lectures due to my job, but I do attend the mandatory labs and practical sessions.

One downside is that not all professors upload their lecture slides on Ariel (the university’s e-learning platform), which can be challenging if you can’t attend in person. Luckily, some professors are very understanding — one even recommended a textbook that allowed me to keep up with the course.

What I like most about the program are the lab experiences, the support and kindness of certain professors, and the fact that the university allows students like me to study at our own pace. There’s also the possibility to apply for Erasmus and study abroad, which is a great opportunity even though I haven’t used it myself.

On the administrative side, bureaucracy can sometimes be a bit disorganized, but the student office has always been helpful when I needed support.

Would I recommend this course to another working student? Yes, definitely — it provides strong theoretical and practical preparation. Just be aware that it’s not easy to balance work and study, but if you’re motivated, it’s definitely worth it.