University of Torino

The University of Torino is one of the oldest and most prestigious Italian universities. With more than 80,000 students and 120 buildings spread across Turin and Piedmont, UniTo forms a “city-within-a-city,” promoting culture, research, innovation, training and employment. It is among the largest Italian universities and is open to international students. It operates in almost all disciplines, contributing to urban renewal, cultural exchange, social inclusion and development.

Courses

The University offers more than 165 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, of which 28 are entirely taught in English and a wide range of joint and double degree programs.

Internationalisation

UniTo counts almost 5,000 students with foreign nationality and approximately 1,000 incoming and 2,000 outgoing students through the Erasmus+ Program for study and traineeship. In fact, UniTo is among the top 5 European Universities for outgoing students' mobility.

UniTo is also engaged in international partnerships with more than 500 agreements for academic cooperation, joint and double degrees and joint-supervision PhD.

Moreover, as the leader of the UNITA Alliance (Universitas Montium European University Alliance), it coordinates with 7 partner institutions across France, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland and Ukraine.
Sustainability and inclusivity

The University is active on social issues about the environment, drugs, equal opportunities and inclusion. EDISU, the Piedmont Regional Agency for the Right to University Education, offers merit- and need-based scholarships.

Libraries and museums

There are 22 libraries across 32 locations. The Botanic Garden and museums like "Cesare Lombroso" - Criminal Anthropology Museum and "Luigi Rolando" - Human Anatomy Museum are well known. The University also engages with the local museum network and runs its own media production units.

Turin

Turin is a vibrant, people-focused city rich in cultural offerings - historic sites, museums, fairs - and surrounded by rivers, parks, mountains and lakes for outdoor activities.

Sustainability of UniTo

The University of Turin is proud of its sustainability efforts and is seriously committed to contributing to the sustainable development of society.

A positive social and environmental impact is an organisational challenge to be faced internally and externally, through partnerships with stakeholders on both local and global levels.

In the last few years, UniTo has committed itself to sustainability and has edited annual sustainability reports in accordance with international standards. UniTo has gained a role in international and national associations for universities and sustainability. Among the initiatives, the hosting of the UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development is an honour and a privilege for UniTO.

The commitment towards sustainability is reflected in our teaching activities, research projects aimed at creating long-term positive outcomes, as well as in the third mission through knowledge transfer.

Apply@UniTo – Your UniTo Journey Starts Here!

International students can apply via Apply@UniTo for a €60 fee, which allows you to apply for up to two degree programs. Depending on the program, you might face an interview with the program’s faculty or entrance test.

Deadlines and steps vary by citizenship and program — so read the instructions carefully.
Prepare thoroughly and make your application count!

If you're a non-EU applicant living outside Italy, you must apply for a long-term study visa to begin your studies at the University of Turin.

To start the visa process, you must submit a pre-enrolment application on the Universitaly platform. Pre-enrolment deadlines may vary each academic year, so be sure to check the official UniTo website for the latest dates.
You’ll be asked to choose the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence, where you'll later submit your visa request. If you're living outside your country of citizenship, check with the local Embassy whether you are allowed to apply for a study visa there and follow their specific guidance.

On Universitaly, you can pre-enrol for only one degree program, for which you’ve previously applied via the Apply@UniTo portal. Once admitted on Apply@UniTo, the University of Turin will confirm your status directly to the Embassy via Universitaly. A separate acceptance letter is no longer required.

To apply for a visa, you’ll need:

• A valid passport
• Proof of financial means to support your stay in Italy
• Evidence of your ability to return to your home country
• Any additional documents required by the local Italian Embassy or Consulate.
  
  

We strongly recommend contacting the Embassy or Consulate in charge to confirm specific documents and extra requirements.

Visa processing may take up to three months or longer. We encourage you to submit your pre-enrolment as early as possible to stay on track and prepare for your arrival in Turin.

Please note: admission to a degree program is required but does not guarantee a visa. The final decision rests solely with the Italian diplomatic authorities.

UniTo is one of Italy’s leading universities and ranks in the most prominent international university rankings (THE, QS, ARWU Shanghai, US News), thanks to our success in scientific research.

UniTo is a top European University

We are one of Italy’s leading universities and rank in top positions in global university rankings (THE, QS, ARWU). As leaders of the UNITA-Universitas Montium European University Alliance, we have a strong engagement in research, innovation, new societal challenges and the European Green Deal.

A wide range of degree courses

Choose your study path among more than 165 programs, over 25 English-taught degrees and a wide range of joint and double degree programs. Our professors and researchers are strongly committed to challenge-based learning. A strong visiting professors program enhances our range of courses each year.

Employability

Our Postgraduate and PhD programs emphasize synergies with national and international stakeholders and the opportunity of internships.

The UniTo student community is International and diverse

About 3,500 international students, more than 1,000 incoming and 2,000 outgoing students through the Erasmus program for study and traineeship, as well as students from all over Italy, ensure a lively and exciting campus life.

A strong community commitment

UniTo ranks among the top Italian universities for its public engagement: open science and dissemination are our priorities. We are deeply focused on building a green and sustainable campus.

An affordable campus

Tuition fees and life in Turin are more affordable if compared with other Italian cities. Besides, we offer a wide range of student funding through scholarships and grants.

A vibrant campus life, an amazing town, and a unique Italian region

We are an urban campus in the heart of Turin – a city with a lively cultural and youth scene, which is also a most desirable and safe place to study and live. The Piedmont region is home to 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and is renowned as one of Italy’s premier food and wine destinations.

Turin and surroundings

Situated in the North West of the country, on the banks of the Po River and surrounded by the Alps, Turin is the administrative centre of the Piedmont Region and the third biggest city in Italy. The urban area is bordered by what has always been historically known as the "Corona delle Delizie", the crown or ring of delights, formed by the Royal Residences dotted around the outside of the city.

The biggest attraction is the city itself with its cultural offerings, thanks to a wide range of museums, sites, monuments, churches, parks, theatres and events which take place all year round. More than two thousand years of history have contributed to building up this incredible heritage: from the Roman Empire, through the Middle Ages, the Savoy court, becoming the first capital of Italy in 1861, over the Risorgimento, to being the capital of Italian industrial production over the 20th century with FIAT.

Turin's exciting lifestyle is particularly appreciated by young people and students, willing to pursue their academic careers in this city. Over the last years, great work has been done to improve the services of the city to the student community. From a brand new campus, to a higher number of study rooms and housing options, to transportation and student-friendly policies, Turin is now a very student-oriented city.

Public transportation

Turin has an extensive public transportation network that, through a combination of subway, bus and streetcar, reaches all major university sites. The Metropolitan Railway Service also allows staff and students residing in the municipalities of the Turin belt to forgo the private car.

• Buses and trams
• Underground
• Taxis
• By bicycle
• Car sharing
• Carpooling

Housing

University residences

International exchange students and guests of the University of Torino can rent a room at university residences managed by EDISU Piemonte, the Regional Agency for the Right to Education of Piedmont. Rooms at Edisu must be booked through the EDISU online procedure (available in Italian and English).

Canteens

Edisu Piemonte, a regional institution for students' assistance, offers restaurant service to all university students at special fares, in our university canteens.

The service is addressed to:

• Italian and foreign students (with a valid residence permit), regularly enrolled at the University of Turin for the current academic year
• professors, university staff and lecturers, also coming from other Italian or foreign Universities
• people attending conferences, seminars and study activities
• other people authorized by Edisu

Price brackets are established on the basis of ISEE form (Equivalent Financial Situation Index) and ISP (Indicator of the Property Situation) information provided by the student, and – for students enrolled in years successive to the first – according to merit requirements (that is, the achievement of at least 15 credits during the last 12 calendar months).

To be included in the right bracket, you need to fill in the Edisu application form.

Classrooms and study rooms

• Study rooms
• Library study rooms
• EDISU Piemonte and Città di Torino study halls
• Study halls for students with disabilities
• Computer rooms

Sports in Turin

Turin's great location, close to mountains, countryside, rivers and lakes, provides an excellent environment for a wide range of sports and outdoor activities.

Ski slopes and mountain walking trails are only an hour's drive away.

Rowing, rafting and kayaking are very accessible: many of the city's rowing clubs, on the banks of the Po River, were founded over a century ago.

• Rowing
• Hiking and mountain biking
• Horse riding