The University of Turin (UNITO), officially known as Università degli Studi di Torino, is a public research university in the city of Turin, located in the Piedmont region of Italy. It was founded in 1404 as a studium. Therefore, it stands as one of the oldest universities in Europe with a long academic tradition. Over the centuries, the university has expanded its role in education, research, and innovation. As a result, it has become a major center of learning in Italy and beyond.
Moreover, the university educates more than 80,000 students, including a large international community. This creates a vibrant and diverse academic environment. In addition, UNITO offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medicine, law, economics, political science, humanities, sciences, agriculture, psychology, and engineering. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the university at #408.