Study in Torino, Italy

About Torino

Turin (Torino) is the capital of Piedmont, in north-west Italy, at the foot of the Alps. It is a large industrial and university city, and for international students it is above all a place to study engineering, architecture, design and business.

Regional student services, including grants and university residences, are run by EDISU Piemonte.

Studying in Turin

Our directory lists three schools in Turin: two university-level institutions and one school of art and design. The Politecnico di Torino describes itself as the first engineering school in Italy. It was founded in 1859 as the Scuola di Applicazione per gli Ingegneri and became the Regio Politecnico di Torino in 1906. Today it teaches engineering, architecture, design and urban planning to 38,700 students, and 19% of its students come from more than 100 countries, according to the university.

IAAD. (Istituto d'Arte Applicata e Design) has worked in higher education in design since 1978 and has been part of the AD Education network since 2012. ESCP Business School, which has campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw, has its Turin campus at Via Andrea Doria 27.

Italian university degrees follow three cycles: a three-year Laurea (bachelor's degree) of 180 CFU credits, a Laurea Magistrale (master's degree) of 120 CFU, and the doctorate. According to Universitaly, the official portal of the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research, one CFU equals one ECTS credit. Students from outside the EU submit a pre-enrolment application through the Universitaly portal; for the 2026-27 academic year, study visa applications for degree courses must reach the Italian consulate by 30 November 2026 at the latest.

Cost of living for students

Public transport in Turin is good value for young people. GTT, the city operator, sells an Under 26 monthly pass for €25.00 and an Under 26 annual pass for €258.00, open to everyone under 26. The standard monthly pass for the urban network (Formula U) costs €38.00, and a single City ticket costs €1.90 in digital form or €2.00 on paper; it is valid for 100 minutes and includes one metro ride.

For housing, EDISU Piemonte manages university residences and awards study grants (borse di studio); IAAD. also points its students to the Residenza Farini, a residence in the city centre. Students resident in Italy who are not covered by a European health card can enrol voluntarily in the national health service (SSN) for €700 a year, according to Universitaly.

Getting around and daily life

GTT runs Turin's metro, buses and trams. Torino Airport, at Caselle, is linked to the city centre by bus from Piazza Carlo Felice: the journey takes 45 to 50 minutes and a single ticket costs €7.50 (€1.00 more if bought on board), according to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

Which universities are in Turin?

Our directory lists the Politecnico di Torino, a technical university for engineering, architecture, design and planning, and the Turin campus of ESCP Business School. IAAD. offers higher education in design.

How much does public transport cost for a student in Turin?

Young people under 26 can buy a GTT monthly pass for €25.00 or an annual pass for €258.00. A single City ticket costs €1.90 in digital form and is valid for 100 minutes.

Is Turin a good place to study engineering?

Turin is home to the Politecnico di Torino, founded in 1859 and described by the university as Italy's first engineering school. It has 38,700 students in engineering, architecture, design and planning.

How do I get from Turin airport to the city?

A bus links Torino Airport with Piazza Carlo Felice in the centre in 45 to 50 minutes. A single ticket costs €7.50.