Erasmus guide Politecnico di Torino
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy.
Study abroad at Politecnico di Torino: overview
Study abroad at Politecnico di Torino makes sense when the academic fit is stronger than the destination brand alone and you are honest about everyday logistics. Politecnico di Torino is the international magnet of Turin for engineering, architecture, design, automotive, and technology students. Useful proof points: 38,222 total students in A.Y. 2025/26; 22.4% international students; 8,500 international students in 2025/26; Engineering, Architecture, Design. Before choosing, confirm teaching language, faculty seats and housing near the campus.
Enrollment
38,222 total students in A.Y. 2025/26
International Mix
22.4% international students; 8,500 international students in 2025/26
Why students choose it
Best for students who want Engineering, Architecture, Design and are willing to check language, seats and campus rules before choosing. In turin, housing and the daily route matter as much as reputation.
Language of instruction: Italian, English
Exchange & application at Politecnico di Torino
Start with home-university nomination, then application, Learning Agreement, insurance and course approval. At Politecnico di Torino, rules can sit at faculty level, so do not promise yourself courses before they are validated.
✅Requirements
Partner nomination; Incoming mobility application; Learning agreement; Transcript; Language preparation for selected courses
📨Nomination Process
Your home university nominates first; the host university then opens the application steps.
🧭Orientation Week
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Check PoliTO incoming mobility page for current call | Check PoliTO incoming mobility page for current call |
| 2nd semester | Check PoliTO incoming mobility page for current call | Check PoliTO incoming mobility page for current call |
Arrival Checklist
- Confirm course language and prerequisites
- Plan housing near Crocetta/Cenisia or transport links
- Check codice fiscale and permit steps
- Join ESN Torino and PoliTO international channels
Academics & courses at Politecnico di Torino
Academics combine ECTS credits, exam calendars and faculty-level rules. Check prerequisites, the real teaching language of each course and whether course lists can change before enrolment.
📝Course Registration
Engineering and design courses can have prerequisites and capacity rules; exchange students should build backup course options.
🎓Credit System
ECTS
💯Grading System
Italy normally uses a 18-30 scale for exams, with 18 as the pass mark; 30 e lode is the highest distinction.
✍️Exam Culture
Technical workload can be project/lab-heavy with written/oral exams. Architecture and design studios can be time-intensive.
📚Library Access
Library, learning platform and study spaces normally activate after enrolment.
Tuition & fees at Politecnico di Torino
For exchange, separate home tuition, local admin fees, insurance and living costs. Full-degree tuition is a different category and must be checked on the official fee page.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | EUR 0 tuition | Partner exchange students normally do not pay PoliTO tuition; they remain enrolled at the home institution. |
| Full degree student | Check official fee page | Full-degree tuition is calculated by student status and fee rules; use PoliTO's official tuition-fee pages for exact amounts. |
| Full degree - EU/EEA | Check official fee page | Full-degree fees depend on programme, credits and region; do not mix them with exchange status. |
| Full degree - non-EU/EEA | Check official fee page | Non-EU/EEA students can face different programme rules; verify the official page. |
EUR 0 tuition
Partner exchange students normally do not pay PoliTO tuition; they remain enrolled at the home institution.
Check official fee page
Full-degree tuition is calculated by student status and fee rules; use PoliTO's official tuition-fee pages for exact amounts.
Check official fee page
Full-degree fees depend on programme, credits and region; do not mix them with exchange status.
Check official fee page
Non-EU/EEA students can face different programme rules; verify the official page.
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at Politecnico di Torino
Housing near Politecnico di Torino should move in parallel with the application. Compare residence, private room, transport route and contract terms before arrival.
Full housing guide
Find housing in Turin
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at Politecnico di Torino
Use the international office, faculty coordinator, library, wellbeing services and student groups from week one. Asking early prevents small admin mistakes from becoming blockers.
🛡️Mandatory Insurance
Yes
🇪🇺EHIC Accepted
Yes
EHIC
Italian SSN where applicable
Private insurance
Student life at Politecnico di Torino
Student life depends on repeatable routines: associations, sport, ESN or faculty groups. Do not wait for the campus to do all the work; join repeated channels early.
Student Clubs
- ESN Torino
- PoliTO student teams
- CUS Torino
- Engineering/design project groups
Buddy Program
International mobility and ESN channels
Sports & Recreation
- CUS Torino
Public Groups & Communities
ESN Torino
Study in Torino
Your First 2 Weeks
- Confirm lab/studio timetable
- Check GTT pass/free eligibility
- Join student team fair if available
- Map commute from housing to campus
Key exchange dates at Politecnico di Torino
The critical dates are nomination, application, fee or registration steps, course selection, housing, arrival and exams. Keep resit periods visible before booking return travel.
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1
Nomination/application
Per PoliTO mobility call
Incoming mobility page.
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2
Arrival
September/October or February
International office and ESN Torino onboarding.
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3
Exam/project periods
Semester-specific
Check course pages and faculty calendar.