The University of Turin was founded in 1404 by a papal Bull issued by Pope Benedict XIII. It then developed on the initiative of Prince Ludovico of Savoia-Acaja, who was willing to establish a University on his own land, at a crossroads between the Alps, Liguria and Lombardy.
The research output of the University of Turin is managed, displayed and made searchable through the IRIS-AperTO application.
The University's Job Placement Service has been established in order to help its students and new graduated (who held their university degree within 12 months) to enter the labour market. The service operates on two levels: through the Job Placement offices in the individual Schools and Departments and through the central Job Placement office at the Students' Rights office.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsThere are 22 libraries spread over 32 locations. The Botanic Garden and several University Museums such as "Cesare Lombroso" - Criminal Anthropology Museum and "Luigi Rolando" - Human Anatomy Museum are well known.
Situated in the North West of the country, on the banks of the Po River and surrounded by the Alps, Turin is the administrative centre of the Piedmont Region and the third biggest city in Italy. The urban area is bordered by what has always been historically known as the "Corona delle Delizie", the crown or ring of delights, formed by the Royal Residences dotted around the outside of the city.
I really enjoy the lab and the professors
I enjoy the course, as it is very interesting learning about humanrights, resources, medical science rules, children’s rules and international relations and law. All of these are subjects I have never studied before, and the course is very good at keeping everyone on the same page. We are all taught the basics, so we are all at the same level of understanding. I have just...
Even though living expenses can be expensive, the university fees are really low. Quality of the course is excellent and the teaching staff is also experienced, skilled and qualified. Really like how diverse the environment of the campus is. However, I really hope that in the near future they can help students to find accomodation and make the process easier.