Politecnico di Torino

Founded in 1859, the Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo) is Italy's oldest technical university and stands today as one of Europe's most prestigious institutions for engineering, architecture, and industrial design. Rooted in the industrial heart of Turin—a city famous for automotive innovation and technological heritage—the university has spent over a century and a half driving scientific progress and shaping global tech leaders.

Today, PoliTo is a vibrant, cosmopolitan hub home to roughly 38,000 students. It has become a top choice for minds from all over the world, with international students from over 100 countries making up a large part of its community. To support this global student body, the university offers an extensive selection of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs taught entirely in English, including world-renowned courses in Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Architecture.

The campus experience itself beautifully bridges the past and the future. While the bustling main campus on Corso Duca degli Abruzzi is packed with cutting-edge research labs, the historical seat of the Architecture department resides in the Castello del Valentino—a stunning 17th-century royal palace and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

For those looking to join this academic community, the international admissions process is highly structured. Applicants must submit their academic credentials for evaluation, pay a €50 application fee, and demonstrate a B2 level of English proficiency (usually through exams like IELTS or TOEFL). Financially, PoliTo remains highly accessible compared to institutions in the US or UK; tuition fees are calculated progressively based on family income, and the university offers multiple merit- and need-based scholarships to help students fund their education.