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Piedmont · Italy

Italy's tech capital - engineering excellence with Alpine charm.

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Torino
Politecnico di Torino
100K+ Students
Avg Rent €520/mo
Piedmont · Italy
Academitaly Partner City
 Torino
Politecnico di Torino
100K+ Students
Avg Rent €520/mo
Piedmont · Italy
Academitaly Partner City
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850K
Population
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100K+
Students
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€520/mo
Avg Student Rent
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14°C avg
Climate
About Turin

Why Study in Torino?

Turin is Italy-s most underrated student city. Once the home of Fiat and Italy's industrial revolution, it's now reinventing itself as a hub for tech, AI, aerospace and sustainable mobility. Politecnico di Torino consistently ranks among Europe's top engineering schools, and the city offers an excellent quality of life at very affordable cost.

✓ Turin for Students
  • Cheapest major city for students in Italy
  • World-class engineering university
  • Growing tech & automotive industry (jobs)
  • Alps are 40 min away - skiing, hiking
What to consider
  • Less internationally known than Milan/Rome
  • Can feel provincial to some students
  • Fog and cold in winter
  • More limited cultural scene than larger cities
Higher Education

Universities in Torino

All universities where Academitaly students regularly gain admission. Tuition fees shown are indicative; public university fees vary by family income bracket (ISEE).

Politecnico di Torino
Engineering (all fields), Architecture, Design, ICT
Public
💶 ~€2K 📝 TOL / CEnT-S
Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTO)
Medicine (IMAT), Law, Humanities, Sciences, Psychology
Public
💶 ~€1.5K 📝 IMAT / TOLC
SAA School of Management
Business, Management, MBA
Private
💶 €6K+ 📝 Own Selection
Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti
Fine Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Restoration
Public
💶 ~€1K 📝 Portfolio/Aptitude
Cost of Living

Monthly Costs

Estimates for a student lifestyle. Actual costs vary depending on lifestyle, accommodation type, and spending habits.

Monthly Student Budget
Student room (shared)€300 – €480/mo
Studio apartment€550 – €780/mo
Monthly metro/bus pass€37
Groceries (monthly)€150 – €220
University canteen meal€3.50 – €6
Coffee at a bar€1.10
Neighbourhoods

Where to Live

Key student neighbourhoods in Torino - each with its own character, price range, and proximity to campus.

San Salvario
Multicultural, student-friendly, lively bars and restaurants, central
Vanchiglia / Vanchiglietta
Trendy and up-and-coming, close to the Po River, affordable
Crocetta
Elegant and residential, close to Politecnico and UniTO
Aurora / Barriera di Milano
Affordable and multicultural, improving rapidly
Practical Guide

Living in Torino

Everything you need to know before you arrive - from finding a flat to getting your health card.

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Housing
Turin has one of the most affordable rental markets of Italy-s major cities. Edisu (regional student housing) offers subsidised accommodation. Private rooms in San Salvario are great value.
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Transport
Turin has a modern automated metro (Line 1 + Line 2 under construction), plus trams and buses. Very walkable and cyclable. Bikes for hire widely available.
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Healthcare
Register with an ASL in your neighbourhood for a free GP. The CTO and Le Molinette hospitals are excellent. The Politecnico has a student health service on campus.
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Language
Turin is less tourist-oriented than Rome or Florence - Italian is strongly recommended. Politecnico offers many English-taught Masters programs. CLA language centre runs intensive Italian courses.
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