Politecnico di Torino
Torino · public university
Politecnico di Torino is one of Italy's premier engineering institutions, founded in 1859. Undergraduate engineering admission has historically used the proprietary computer-based TIL-I examination. Starting from the 2027/2028 academic year, the university joins the CISIA consortium and will require in-person CISIA tests (TOLC@UNI and CEnT@UNI). Remote tests taken at home (TOLC@CASA, CEnT@CASA) will not be accepted, so applicants abroad must sit the test in person at a university.
How to apply here
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Submit online application on Apply@polito
Register personal identity details matching your valid international passport, upload secondary school graduation credentials or transcripts, and choose your preferred degree courses.
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Take the admission examination
For bachelor degrees under the last published engineering call, applicants sat the TIL-I test in English or Italian. For the 2027/28 intake, Politecnico di Torino officially switches to in-person CISIA tests (TOLC@UNI and CEnT@UNI). Remote tests taken at home (TOLC@CASA, CEnT@CASA) will not be accepted, so applicants abroad must sit the test in person at a university.
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Pre-enrol on Universitaly
Non-EU applicants residing abroad who obtain a place in the merit ranking lists must submit their study visa pre-enrolment request on the official national Universitaly portal for consular clearance.
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Complete physical enrolment and residence permit
Present original legalized documents with CIMEA Statement of Comparability or Declaration of Value upon arriving in Turin, and file for the Italian Permesso di Soggiorno for study within 8 business days of arrival.
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Deadlines
| Date | What | Intake | Who | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 March 2025 to 9 May 2025 | TIL-I test sessions for non-EU applicants living abroad requiring visa (2025/26 call) | 2025/26 | Non-EU, resident abroad | Official |
| 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 | Master of Science 1st application call for non-EU applicants with foreign qualification | 2026/27 | Non-EU, resident abroad | Official |
Fees
Fees are set by bracket of the ISEE Parificato, the economic indicator used for students whose income and assets are abroad; the figure for each bracket is in the university's current fee regulations, so check it there for your situation.
Source, checked 23 October 2026Scholarships
- EDISU Piemonte Regional Scholarships
- Regional need-based support for students who meet the income and merit criteria: depending on the call, it can include a tuition exemption, canteen access, a place in a hall of residence and a cash grant. Amounts and deadlines are set in each year's EDISU call.
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- Politecnico di Torino Scholarships and Awards
- University-funded merit awards and specific calls for international and deserving students published periodically through the right-to-education office.
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Programmes
| Programme | Degree | Language | Years | Admission test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor | English | 3 | CEnT-S |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | English | 3 | CEnT-S |
| Electronic and Communications Engineering | Bachelor | English | 3 | CEnT-S |
| Automotive Engineering | Bachelor | English | 3 | CEnT-S |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | Bachelor | English | 3 | CEnT-S |
| Architecture | Bachelor | English | 3 | TIL-A Architecture Entrance Test |
| Data Science and Engineering | Master | English | 2 | Undergraduate Academic Record and Syllabus Evaluation |
Every fact on this page was checked against official sources on 23 October 2026. Deadlines change every year: the university's own call is binding (official page).