Politecnico di Torino

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   The short answer

   Politecnico di Torino is a public university in Turin, Italy, for students looking for bachelor’s study in engineering and related applied fields. It suits applicants who want a focused technical university with a large international student body.

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   What you can study

   The university offers 14 bachelor’s degree programmes across Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, and Media & Communication. Examples include Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Building Engineering, Chemical and Food Engineering, Cinema and Digital Media Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Design and Communication, Electrical Engineering, and Electronic and Communications Engineering.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply for a bachelor’s degree and check the official website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any programme-specific rules. The university’s admissions office should confirm how your previous qualifications are assessed and whether there are additional steps for applicants from abroad.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is published at EUR 2,500 to EUR 3,000. Living costs in Turin will be extra, so confirm housing, food, transport, and other personal expenses before applying.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 6,000 international students, which may make it easier to find other students with similar application questions. The language of instruction is not stated, so check the programme page for language requirements, visa documents, housing, and whether your academic records need translation or recognition.

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   How it compares

   Italy has 96 universities, so Politecnico di Torino sits in a large higher-education market. Its profile is more specialised than a broad comprehensive university: it focuses on 14 bachelor’s programmes and concentrates on engineering, with some options in medicine and health sciences and media and communication.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.