Erasmus in Turin
The official links people use most when they arrive in Turin. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Exchange students at Politecnico di TorinoPolitecnico di Torino
Admission, arrival, tax code, health insurance and the Welcome Weeks for Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange students.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- International relations at the Turin ConservatoryConservatorio Statale di Musica Giuseppe Verdi di Torino
Information for incoming Erasmus+ students at the Conservatory and list of partner institutions.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN TurinESN Torino
Local Erasmus Student Network section: Welcome Month, buddy programme, activities and the ESNcard with local discounts.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- University canteens for Erasmus studentsEDISU Piemonte
Erasmus students eat at university canteens at the lowest reduced rate. No application needed: EDISU emails your login once your university sends your details.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- AEGEE Torino: European students' associationAEGEE Torino
Association of students and young people aged 18 to 35, part of the AEGEE network, with meetups, workshops and European opportunities.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- ESN Torino: Buddy SystemESN Torino
ESN volunteers help you before arrival and in your first weeks; it includes the Politecnico Buddy System.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- ESN Torino: eventsESN Torino
Turin is Erasmus Destination of the Year 2026, an ESN International award, and the calendar lists the year's activities.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- AEGEE Torino: eventsAEGEE Torino
Community meetups, autumn 2026 Soft Skills Corner workshops and industry socials; some activities require its pass.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Trips and excursions
Trips and excursions for Erasmus students. Before paying, check who organises the trip and pay only on their official website.
- AEGEE Torino: European exchangesAEGEE Torino
Training exchanges, delegations to the Agora assembly and Erasmus+ mobility through the AEGEE network.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- How to get the Italian tax code (codice fiscale)Agenzia delle Entrate
You need it for a rental contract, a phone line, a travel pass or the library. EU citizens apply with form AA4/8 and an ID document.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Residence registration when arriving from abroadCittà di Torino
If you stay more than three months you must register. EU citizens provide the documents in Annex B linked on the page.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Public transport pass for under 26sGTT
Monthly or annual pass for buses, trams and the metro in Turin, for anyone under 26. Buy it online.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Shared bikes and scooters in TurinCittà di Torino
The city lists the authorised dockless bike sharing operators (Dott, Lime, RideMovi and Cooltra) and the parking rules.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- Healthcare with the European Health Insurance CardMinistero della Salute
With the EHIC you are treated in the Italian public health service like a resident, paying only the co-payment set by each region.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- How students access healthcare in PiedmontEDISU Piemonte
Explains separately what EU students must do to use the public health service and offers free advice.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Single emergency number 112Regione Piemonte
In Piedmont, 112 handles all emergencies (ambulance, police and fire brigade) and answers in several languages.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Piedmont museum pass with a youth rateAbbonamento Musei
One year of unlimited entry to museums, royal residences and exhibitions in Piedmont and Aosta Valley. Young rate for ages 15 to 26.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Reduced entry to Italian state museumsMinistero della Cultura
EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay 2 euros at state museums and sites. Students of some art and archaeology degrees enter free.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Official tourism website of Turin and its provinceTurismo Torino e Provincia
Sights, events calendar and trip planning for the city and the province.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Free card for the city librariesBiblioteche Civiche Torinesi
Registration is free and valid across the whole library network. Bring an ID document and your tax code.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- City events calendar in TurinCittà di Torino
City council portal with the cultural programme: exhibitions, concerts, festivals and activities.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Turin: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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Other cities in Italy
These are links to official websites. If one no longer works or has changed, write to us at hello@erasmuskit.com.