Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Torino overview
Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) is a public university founded in 1859 in Turin, Italy. The oldest technical university in Italy and the best after the Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino ranks among the top universities not only in Italy but across Europe.
A member of numerous university federations and networks — including the European Spatial Development Planning network (ESPD), Top International Managers in Engineering (TIME), the Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER), the Partnership of a European Group of Aeronautics and Space Universities (PEGASUS), the Network of European Regions Using Space Technologies (NEREUS), the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), the European University Association (EUA), the European Aeronautics Science Network (EASN), and the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) — Politecnico di Torino currently serves 37,000 students with higher education opportunities.
About Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) is a public university founded in 1859 in Turin, Italy. The oldest technical university in Italy and the best after the Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino ranks among the top universities not only in Italy but across Europe.
A member of numerous university federations and networks — including the European Spatial Development Planning network (ESPD), Top International Managers in Engineering (TIME), the Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER), the Partnership of a European Group of Aeronautics and Space Universities (PEGASUS), the Network of European Regions Using Space Technologies (NEREUS), the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), the European University Association (EUA), the European Aeronautics Science Network (EASN), and the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) — Politecnico di Torino currently serves 37,000 students with higher education opportunities.
Politecnico di Torino faculties and programs
Mathematics for Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Environmental and Land Engineering
Computer Engineering
Physical Engineering
Engineering and Management
Energy Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Building Engineering
Politecnico di Torino scholarships and financial aid
Politecnico di Torino offers scholarship programs for both undergraduate and graduate international students. It should be noted, however, that scholarship programs are limited in terms of both funding and available slots, that admission standards are highly competitive, and that scholarships are awarded based on financial need and, above all, academic merit. Prospective students who wish to apply for a scholarship can access the scholarship programs offered by Politecnico di Torino via the link below.
Politecnico di Torino Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Torino offers undergraduate and graduate programs under the names Laurea (Bachelor's) and Laurea Magistrale (Master's). While the majority of the undergraduate and graduate programs are taught in Italian, programs taught in English are also available. Politecnico di Torino offers preparatory programs to help students prepare for higher education and develop Italian language proficiency before beginning their first year of university study.
Prospective students wishing to apply to undergraduate programs offered by Politecnico di Torino must meet the following requirements.
- 4-Year High School Diploma + A combined score of at least 180 points on the TYT & YKS exams
- High Grade Point Average
or - International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
or - A-Level Diploma
- Official transcripts listing the courses and grades earned by the applicant throughout their education
- English Proficiency Certificate for programs taught in English (an English proficiency certificate obtained through internationally recognized exams such as IELTS or TOEFL iBT)
- Italian Proficiency Certificate for programs taught in Italian
- Depending on the undergraduate program selected:
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For the Department of Architecture;
Taking and passing the TIL-A exam administered by Politecnico di Torino.
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For Engineering Departments;
Taking and passing the TIL-I exam administered by Politecnico di Torino, or achieving a sufficient score on at least one of the following: SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT.
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For Design-Related Departments;
Taking and passing the TIL-D exam administered by Politecnico di Torino.
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For the Departments of Regional, Urban, Environmental, and Landscape Planning;
Taking and passing the TIL-P exam administered by Politecnico di Torino.
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For the Department of Industrial Production Technologies;
Taking and passing the TIL-LP exam administered by Politecnico di Torino.
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Prospective students wishing to apply to graduate programs offered by Politecnico di Torino must meet the following requirements.
- 4-Year Bachelor's Degree Diploma
- High Grade Point Average
- Having accumulated at least 180 ECTS credits during undergraduate study
- English Proficiency Certificate for programs taught in English (an English proficiency certificate obtained through internationally recognized exams such as IELTS or TOEFL iBT)
- Italian Proficiency Certificate for programs taught in Italian
- GRE/GMAT exam scores may be required in accordance with the specific admission requirements of the program applied to.
Application Deadlines
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Take a closer look at Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Torino has 10 campuses in total: 6 in the city of Turin and one each in Alessandria, Biella, Mondovi, and Verrès. The university's campuses generally follow the structure of British universities and consist of multipurpose buildings dedicated to teaching activities, applied research, and student services. The campuses in Alessandria, Biella, Mondovi, and Verrès — which form the university's network of technology centers — primarily host research centers, technology transfer offices, and activities related to specialized training.
The historic Valentino Castle, a 17th-century Savoy structure known as the historic heart of Politecnico di Torino, serves as the main teaching campus for the university's Department of Architecture on a 2.3-hectare site. The complex on Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, built on a 12-hectare site and currently home to the main campus for the engineering departments, opened in 1958 and has been merged with the Cittadella Politecnica — a modern complex set on 17 hectares that connects the two complexes.
The university's newest campus is the Design and Sustainable Mobility Citadel, located adjacent to the Lingotto building and home to the Mirafiori production facility, the redeveloped Fiat manufacturing plant, and the Master School, where the university's graduate-level academic programs take place.
Politecnico di Torino provides housing options for international students through partner institutions. EDISU, the Regional Agency for University Education Rights in Piedmont, offers meal services at university canteens and dining halls at special rates for students. These services are available to domestic and international students enrolled at the university for the current academic year, students participating in international mobility programs, university staff, and faculty members.
Additionally, cafeterias, bars, and self-service restaurants are located within the university's campuses. Beyond the campuses, a variety of restaurants and cafes near the university allow students to sample Italian cuisine as well as food from around the world. Computer labs, health centers, banks, post offices, and bookstores are also available for student use on Politecnico di Torino's campuses. The university is home to numerous student organizations, including a Turkish Student Association known as "Politotsa."
Politecnico di Torino has a large alumni network made up of individuals who have achieved outstanding success in a variety of fields. Notable alumni of the university include:
- Corradino D'Ascanio
- Edoardo Molinari
- John Elkann
- Francesco Profumo
- Adriano Olivetti
- Guido Chiarelli
- Vilfredo Pareto
- Carlo De Benedetti
- Galileo Ferraris
Politecnico di Torino awards and achievements
- 1 National Design Award winners among alumni and faculty
Politecnico di Torino Location
Turin, Italy
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