The Polytechnic University of Turin was established in 1859 and is the oldest technical university in Italy.
It ranks among the top 51-75 universities in the world in the category of "Engineering/Technology and Computer Science" according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, and is within the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. In the QS World University Rankings, it ranks 35th in Electrical Engineering. Many of the world's most renowned architects and designers have graduated from the School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Turin. The automotive engineering program, in collaboration with the Fiat Group, has consistently ranked among the top three in Europe. Turin is home to Fiat, Italy's largest automobile manufacturer.
School Features
It has one of the world's leading teaching bases for architecture (Valentino Castle);
It has become one of the most important universities in Europe for engineering and architecture studies;
It ranks among the top three technical universities in Italy, along with the Polytechnic University of Milan and the University of Bologna;
There are currently over 4,000 international students from 105 different countries and regions;
The university offers courses in Italian and English for international students (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral);
The Language Center (CLA) at the Polytechnic University of Turin provides free Italian language courses for all international students during the academic year.
In 2014, the newly appointed president launched the "percorso per i giovani talenti" program to select and cultivate outstanding students, allowing selected students to take some courses in advance and arrange internships in important technical/management positions at major companies during their second year.
Students have the opportunity to participate in various research projects.
Department Structure
There are 2 schools of architecture, 4 engineering schools, 1 doctoral school, and 18 departments; currently, there are 26,000 students enrolled in over 120 different programs.
Programs Offered
Undergraduate programs (taught entirely in English):
Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Communication Engineering.
Undergraduate programs (first year taught in English):
Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Film and Media Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Physics Engineering, Engineering and Management.
Master's programs (taught entirely in English):
Automotive Engineering, Computer and Communication Networks Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy and Nuclear Engineering, Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Petroleum Engineering, Communication Engineering, Textile Engineering, Ecodesign.
Department Structure
The Polytechnic University of Turin has a total of 7 faculties:
Undergraduate programs in Territorial, Urban and Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental and Territorial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Master's programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Telematic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Management Engineering.