Student review [#87154] for Biotechnology
at The University of Milan - UniMi

I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology at Università degli Studi di Milano. I enrolled in October 2023 and, as a full-time worker, I truly value the university’s option for part-time enrollment, which allows students extra time to complete their studies — up to twice the standard duration. This flexibility has been crucial for me.

Overall, the course has lived up to my expectations. The theoretical framework is comprehensive and well-organized, and the hands-on lab activities are extremely beneficial for putting knowledge into practice. Since I work full-time, I can only attend mandatory labs and selected classes, but this hasn’t stopped me from keeping up with the program.

One challenge is that not all professors upload their lecture materials on Ariel, the university’s online platform, making it harder for students who cannot attend all classes in person. However, many professors are very approachable; for instance, one of them recommended an excellent textbook that helped me follow the lessons independently.

The things I appreciate the most about this program are the quality of the laboratory work, the helpfulness of some professors, and the flexibility offered to working students. Additionally, the opportunity to participate in Erasmus programs to study abroad is a major plus, even though I haven’t taken part in one yet.

On the administrative side, while there can be some bureaucratic issues, the student support services have been responsive and effective when I needed assistance.

I would definitely recommend this course to other working students. It provides strong academic and practical training, though balancing a job and studying demands commitment and good time management.