PoliTo does not work on American-style admission rates; admission to bachelor's engineering degrees is based on the TIL-I test, which gives you a place in the ranking. As long as you achieve a decent score and apply early, your chances are reasonable, much higher than at an Ivy League university. For Romanians, recognition of the Baccalaureate is standard (diploma plus official translation). Important: places on popular programs (for example computer engineering in English) fill up quickly, so it matters to take the test as early as possible in the session.

As an EU citizen you pay EU fees. At PoliTo the contribution is not fixed but is calculated through the ISEE Universitario (an indicator of the family's income and assets). Below an ISEE of 30,000 euros you are fully exempt from tuition and pay only the small regional and stamp duty taxes (around 140-160 euros per year). As the ISEE rises, the contribution increases gradually up to a maximum of approximately 4,000 euros per year. Note: if you do not file an ISEE, you automatically pay the maximum contribution. The ISEE is obtained through a CAF office affiliated with PoliTo; for income from abroad an ISEE Parificato is prepared.

TIL-I (Test In Laurea - Ingegneria) is PoliTo's own admission test for bachelor's engineering degrees. It covers mathematics, physics, logic and reading comprehension, and the result gives you your position in the ranking for places. It can be taken in several sessions per year, including online (TIL@CASA under certain conditions). For Architecture there is a separate test. Preparing is similar to preparing for the math-IT Baccalaureate plus physics; you practice on the official materials and on model tests. In certain cases an SAT score is accepted as an alternative (not for Architecture).

Yes, partly. PoliTo has engineering programs taught in English, especially at master's level, but also a few at bachelor's level (for example Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil and Environmental). For these you need English at B2 level or above (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge or equivalent). Many bachelor's programs remain in Italian, however, in which case you need Italian B2. Our recommendation: even if you study in English, learn Italian in parallel, it makes everyday life, internships and your relationship with local industry enormously easier.

You do not need a study visa, because Romania is in the EU. Pre-enrollment on the Universitaly portal is mandatory only for non-EU students who need to obtain a study visa. As a Romanian, you skip this visa-related step. You will however need a codice fiscale (the Italian tax code) for enrollment, housing contracts and a bank account, and if you stay in Turin for more than 3 months you register with the city hall (anagrafe) for residency, like any EU citizen.

PoliTo is recognized first of all for engineering: mechanical, electronic, computer, energy, civil, environmental and especially automotive engineering and aerospace, developed through the historical link with Turin's industry (FIAT/Stellantis, automotive suppliers, research centers). Also very strong are architecture, urban planning and industrial design. In the Engineering and Technology area, PoliTo appears around position 53 worldwide in the field in QS, much higher than its overall rank. For a Romanian student passionate about engineering or architecture, it is one of the best public choices in Europe with an EU fee.

The main source is EDISU Piemonte, the regional agency for the right to study, which awards, based on ISEE and merit criteria, a cash grant, meals at the canteens and priority for dormitory housing. EU students, including Romanians, are eligible. PoliTo also has its own grants and contribution exemptions for international students with good results. In addition, as a Romanian admitted to a public university in the EU you can apply for the Romania Grant (Bursa România) from the Ministry of Education and for any grants from your local council. Many of these can be combined; check the rules of each one.

Yes. As a Romanian (EU) citizen you have the automatic right to work in Italy without a visa or work permit and, with a degree from PoliTo, you can work anywhere in the EU. Turin is a strong automotive and industrial hub (Stellantis and the automotive ecosystem, plus aerospace and tech companies), and PoliTo engineering graduates are highly sought after by companies in Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland. Starting salaries for engineers in Northern Italy generally begin at approximately 28,000-35,000 euros per year, with a cost of living in Turin lower than in Milan or the major Western European cities.