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Taking part in sport could soon have an impact on a student’s educational path, not just in terms of wellbeing, but also in terms of academic credits. This is the direction pursued by the Politecnico di Torino, which aims to integrate exercise ever more into its students’ educational experience.

The University’s idea is therefore to regard sport as a genuine learning activity and, as a result, to recognise its value within students’ academic career.

Taking part in sport requires organisation, consistency, discipline and the ability to manage goals and results: qualities that, in the University’s view, contribute to a student’s overall development.

For this reason, the Rector explained that the credits could be drawn from the “free choice” credits available within different degree programmes. These are not credits and exams that are essential to the degree itself, but rather part of that section of the personal study plan which allows students greater freedom of choice. The time devoted to sport, therefore has educational value and should be recognised as such, according to Rector Corgnati.

It is no coincidence that the opening ceremony for the coming academic year, scheduled for the 20th of November, will be dedicated by the Politecnico specifically to the theme of Sport.

The rules already in place for the 2026/2027 academic year allow students to request recognition of certified competitive sports activities as part of the free choice credits in their personal study plan.

On some courses, it is possible to obtain up to a maximum total of 6 credits, one time only during the entire duration of their university career. Credits awarded for these activities are recorded without a mark, but simply with a “pass”.

The real innovation announced by Corgnati, therefore, would be to take this a step further: rather than focusing exclusively on competitive athletes, also recognising the value of regular physical activity undertaken by the student community.

42 new study places, two study rooms, a shared kitchen, a multipurpose room, new spaces for community life and a fully renovated garden for Collegio Einaudi. This is the result of the redevelopment of the former university canteen of the new Wing of Valentino Residence, located between Via Galliari and Via Ormea.

Already operational since February, the new wing has welcomed deserving students whose average age is 21, from Italy and countries such as Romania, France, Turkey, Nepal and Uzbekistan. It is an international community that brings together students enrolled at the Politecnico di Torino and the Univeristà di Torino, with different study programmes and lengths of stay: ranging from an entire degree programme to a semester or a year as part of international mobility.

Particular attention has been paid to the quality of the facilities, sustainability and technological innovation, through upgrading building systems, improving energy efficiency and integrating the new construction works with those previously completed, including rainwater harvesting and photovoltaic and solar thermal installations. Access to the building has also been digitised and Wi-Fi connectivity has been extended throughout all areas. The refurbishment of the garden has made the space more accessible and student-friendly.

On February 24 the latest “Call for the selection of 65.964 volunteers to participate in Universal Civil Service projects” was published. The deadline for submitting applications is set for 8 April 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The City of Turin and its partner organisations have submitted 48 projects, offering a total of 492 positions, to be carried out in Turin and surrounding area, lasting 12 months.

Some positions are reserved for Young People with Fewer Opportunities, allocated based on: low income (ISEE below €15,000), low educational attainment (lower secondary school certificate only/licenza media), disability, care leaver. Check the specific requirements for each project.

All national projects are published in the “Scegli il servizio civile!” website.

Main service’s feature such as duration, location, working hours, permissions, reimbursement of expenses and training programme are available on the “How the Civil Service works/Come funziona il Servizio Civile” page.

To apply, you must access the DOL platform via SPID or second-level CIE credentials.

The UNITO call for applications for part-time collaborations for students has been published.

RECIPIENTS

Applications may be submitted by students who are regularly enrolled at the University of Turin for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Students who are successfully awarded the part-time collaboration activities will be required a maximum workload of 200 hours per year, in compliance with regulations.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of both the evaluation of qualifications and an interview.

Deadline to submit applications: 12 a.m. on 13 April 2026.

DURATIONA AND REMUNERATION

The collaborations are carried out in compliance with article 11 of Legislative Decree No. 68/2012, providing an hourly allowance of € 9.00, which cannot exceed a total amount of 200 hours per academic year per student, and the annual maximum amount of € 3,500.

The compensation is tax-exempt and will be paid in two instalments (for 200-hour collaborations), the firs halfway through the collaboration and the second at the end of the activity. For 100-hour collaborations, the payment will be made in a single instalment, upon confirmation of competition by Head of Department where students carried out their activity.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted by filling the form available at the following link: https://forms.gle/P9xso3eWktPmm2N37

the following documents must be attached to the form:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Self-certification of exams passed (Master’s degree)

3. Self-certification of Bachelor’s degree with exams

4. Valid identity document

The exams must be self-certified by submitting the self-certification from your MYUNITO page (career à career certificates, self-certification of enrolment and registration with exams)

Two whole days to discover Politecnico di Torino’s educational offer: Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree programmes, Specializing Master programmes and Postgraduate courses and Ph.D. programmes.

The Fair will take place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March at the Engineering Campus, in Lecture Halls Building R and Lecture Halls Building T, and at the Architecture, Design and Planning Campus, at the Valentino Castel.

For further information click here.

Scuola Holden offers 6 scholarships covering the full tuition fee for its Academy and Original courses.

The scholarships are supported by Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, Città di Torino, Netflix e Fandango.

In detail:

· 4 full scholarships for the Academy Cinema and Academy Scrivere courses

· 2 full scholarships for the Original course

The full scholarships will be awarded during the test sessions, scheduled for March and May 2026, taking into account both merit and income.

Admission tests differ depending on the course, but all include a written component — in which candidates will demonstrate creativity, the ability to comprehend a text and familiarity with narrative structures — as well as an interview with the teaching team.

Selection process takes place in Turin.

Registration

To take in the admission test for the Academy and Original courses, applicants must fill in the online form.

The next admission test will take place on 28 March 2026.

The selection calls are available, where you can find information regarding the schedule of TIL (Bachelor’s degree entrance test) exams with their respective deadlines, registration procedures, and admission requirements.

The selection calls for the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Engineering, the professionalizing degree in Technologies for Manifacturing Industry, Design and Communication, and Territorial, Urban, and Landscape-Environmental Planning have been published according to D.R. (Rectoral Decree) no. 1432/2024 and related amendments D.R. 252/2025 and 321/2025.

The Notice for the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Architecture for the academic year 2025/26 has been published based on the guidelines indicated in Ministerial Decree no. 395 dated 12/05/2025 published by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR), and according to Rectoral Decree no. 609/2025 of 4/6/2025.

From July 25, 2025, the procedure to apply for scholarships and housing services or for the scholarship alone will be active for the students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, and single-cycle degree programs.

The deadline to submit the application is September 9, 2025, at noon (Italian time).

Student service desks are closed to the public; for any information, the ticketing system must be used. From July 25, 2025, a telephone Help desk will be available to assist with the application process (Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:30 and from 13:00 to 16:30 at +39 011-6522701). The Help desk service is exclusively for questions related to filling out the application.
It will be closed from 4:00 PM on August 7 until August 17 (reopening on August 18).

Information about the scholarship Announcement is not provided by phone; instead FAQ’s are available in the “Find Answers” section of the ticketing system. You are encouraged to open a ticket if you need further information.

The ticketing service is open Monday to Friday and will also be closed from 4:00 PM on August 7 until August 17 (reopening on August 18).

The next Info Day organized by IAAD. will be held on Wednesday, July 16, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

What is the IAAD. Info Day in Turin?

The IAAD. Info Day is the perfect opportunity to get an in-depth look at the three-year courses offered by the institute. You’ll
learn about the curricula, career opportunities, academic excellence, international network, financial aid, and student life
within IAAD.

The day opens with an overview of the IAAD. world and it’s educational programs, followed by detailed insights into
collaborations with partner companies, as well as application and enrollment procedures.
Since it is an in-person event, visitors will also be able to tour the campus, a stimulating and creative environment where
talent, passion, and innovation are cultivated daily to train the designers of tomorrow.

How is the event organized?

The event will take place in person at IAAD.’s Turin campus, located at Via Pisa, 5/D.
Upon registration, you will be asked to specify the course(s) you are interested in. You will then receive an email with location
details and a few reminders to ensure you don’t miss the event.
The event is structured to allow participants to explore the different three-year programs and continue seeking information
with the Orientation Team.