University of Turin

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The University of Turin is one of the most ancient and prestigious Italian Universities. Hosting about 70.000 students, 4.000 academic, administrative and technical staff, 1800 postgraduate and post-doctoral students and with 120 buildings in different areas in Turin and critical places in Piedmont, the University of Turin can be considered as “city-within-a-city”, promoting culture and producing research, innovation, training, and employment.
The University of Turin is today one of the largest Italian Universities, open to international research and training. It carries out scientific research and organizes courses in all disciplines, except for Engineering and Architecture. It is an integral part of the community, acting for reviving urban and suburban areas, promoting cultural interaction, social integration, and development, encouraging dialogue and insight into current realities.
Some of the degree courses offered are unique in Italy, such as Military Strategy, Biotechnology, Sport Sciences, Restoration and Conservation (in Venaria).
The University of Turin has a remarkable research tradition in traditional subjects such as history, philosophy, law, economics, and medicine. However, it is currently branching out into critical modern sectors, such as food science, social politics, IT, performing arts, and communication sciences.
More than 70 university libraries are comprising about two million books: 100.000 are antique volumes. The Botanic Garden and several University Museums such as “Cesare Lombroso” - Criminal Anthropology Museum and “Luigi Rolando” - Human Anatomy Museum are well known.
The University takes a close interest in local museums' network, on subjects ranging from Egypt to contemporary Art, and it runs its media, radio, television, and film production units.
The University makes an active stand on several social issues, such as the environment, drugs, equal opportunities, and the rights of people with special needs.
With around 70,500 students (undergraduate and postgraduate) and more than 3,500 academic and administrative staff, the University of Turin (Unito) in north-west Italy is one of the country’s largest and most prestigious universities. The University, founded in 1404, provides quality higher education and research opportunities. Many Unito graduates have achieved international renown.
Today, Unito offers 150 undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in almost every field of study. A growing number of courses are taught in English, and Italian language tuition is available for incoming students. The University’s 27 departments offer excellent Italian and non-Italian academic staff. Four doctoral schools provide 29 doctoral programs.
International and local funding programs, both public and private, support the University’s commitment to innovation and research. Unico is exceptionally aware of its role in the local community and promotes the transfer of research results to the industry through patent licensing and spin-offs, respecting economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Over 3,400 international students and more than 500 agreements with other universities worldwide enhance UniTo’s international dimension.
Turin is a lively, people-oriented city and boasts a wide variety of cultural resources: historical buildings, world-class museums and galleries, and numerous exhibitions and fairs. The city’s parks and two rivers and the nearby mountains and lakes provide an excellent leisure environment.

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