What are the best neighbourhoods to live in near the University of Turin?

If you are going to the buildings in the central area, the centre of Torino is the ideal area to live in. For the Luigi Einaudi Campus, you can consider the neighbourhoods of Vanchiglietta and Aurora, and for the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Campus, the neighbourhoods of the Lingotto district. For the San Salvario Campus, it is advisable to look in San Salvario or even Crocetta.

How much do university residences cost near the University of Turin?

The average cost of student residences, both public and private, is usually around €500-€600 per month. However, you have to remember that it always depends on what is included, the location in the city, and the features it has.

How to get to the University of Turin?

The different locations of UNITO are very well-connected to the city centre by public transport, including buses and trams. Moreover, the city is relatively small, so you can buy or rent a bike for your stay in the Italian city.

Which are the best Apps for Erasmus students at the University of Turin?

With the Erasmus Play app, you will feel accompanied at all times during the planning of your mobility, being able to access useful information and also meet students who will be at UNITO at the same time as you. Take advantage of it to connect with them and also to find flatmates if you need them.

What’s near the University of Turin?

There are many food and leisure establishments, as well as some of the most important cultural and tourist areas in the city, including Mole Antonelliana, the Palazzo Madama, Porta Palatina, and Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I. Near the buildings located further south is the Valentino Park on the banks of the Po River, a beautiful place to go for a walk or rest outdoors.

Student accommodation near the University of Turin

Flats, rooms and residences near the UNITO


Private rooms Turin	1214	541/month
Residences Turin	8	784/month
Studios Turin	298	875/month
Apartments Turin	480	1315/month

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The Università degli Studi di Torino is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Italy, having been founded in 1404. If you are going to be a student at this institution, like famous figures such as Primo Levi and Umberto Eco have been, we recommend that you look for accommodation near the University of Turin well in advance. It is a university city, so competition for accommodation with good prices, locations, and features is often high.

Flats and rooms for students near UNITO

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With over 120 different buildings spread throughout the city, you first need to identify where your faculty is located to consider the most convenient neighbourhoods to live near the Italian institution.

Where is the University of Turin located?

The followings are the most prominent campuses and university areas:

Campus Luigi Einaudi

Located in the city centre, near the Po River, in the Vanchiglietta neighbourhood. This campus is the main headquarters of UNITO and houses the faculties of:

Political Sciences

Economics and Statistics

Social Sciences

Campus in San Salvario neighbourhood

Located south of the centre of Turin, in the San Salvario neighbourhood are most of the departments related to Natural Sciences. Here you will find the departments of:

Chemical

Physics

Earth Sciences

Pharmaceutical Science and Technology

Biotechnology

Downtown Campus

The buildings that make up this campus are distributed throughout the city centre, mostly near the famous Mole Antonelliana and the Royal Garden of Turin. On this campus, you will find the departments of:

Mathematics

Philosophy and Education Sciences

Life Sciences and Systems Biology

Foreign Languages and Modern Cultures

Humanities

History

Campus of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Located in the Lingotto district, in the Molinette-Millefonti neighbourhood south of Turin, this faculty has its facilities, including hospitals and clinics. All departments related to the field of medicine are located here.

Campus in the San Donato neighbourhood

The Department of Computer Science is located in the San Donato neighbourhood, northwest of the centre of Turin, and is well-connected by tram, bus, and even bike.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near UNITO

We tell you which are some of the best neighbourhoods to live near this Italian institution:

Vanchiglietta and Aurora neighbourhoods

Located next to the city centre, these two neighbourhoods are very convenient if you are going to the Luigi Einaudi Campus of UNITO. They are full of affordable bars and restaurants for students and are very close to the most crowded leisure sites for young people in the centre of Turin.

San Salvario and Crocetta neighbourhoods

Most of the faculties related to Natural Sciences are located in San Salvario, so it is ideal if you are going to study there. Crocetta is located next to that neighbourhood, so from there, you will be able to reach San Salvario Campus in a short time. This area usually has more affordable prices than the centre of Turin, with a great offer of restaurants and shops.

Turin Centre

The centre of Turin is ideal if you're going to study in the buildings located there, although there is also a very good public transport connection with the rest of the UNITO campuses. Moreover, this is the liveliest area of the city, with most of the places of interest and cultural sites, as well as venues for going out at night and enjoying your free time.

Student residences near the UNITO

Near the University of Turin, you will find university residences, both private and managed by the public entity EDISU Piemonte. The cost of student residences near UNITO usually has an average price of €500-€600 per month for a single room with expenses included. However, keep in mind that in many cases, Italian students have priority on the waiting lists.

Erasmus at the University of Turin

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Some information to keep in mind during your mobility in this institution:

Thanks to the CLA Centro Linguistico di Ateneo, you will be able to access Italian language courses during your stay, both intensive and three-month courses.

At UNITO, orientation days are organised at the beginning of each semester. We recommend that you attend so that you can resolve any doubts you may have, obtain useful information, and meet other international young people who will be there at the same time as you.

FAQ about University of Turin

What are the best neighbourhoods to live in near the University of Turin?
If you are going to the buildings in the central area, the centre of Torino is the ideal area to live in. For the Luigi Einaudi Campus, you can consider the neighbourhoods of Vanchiglietta and Aurora, and for the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Campus, the neighbourhoods of the Lingotto district. For the San Salvario Campus, it is advisable to look in San Salvario or even Crocetta.
How much do university residences cost near the University of Turin?
The average cost of student residences, both public and private, is usually around €500-€600 per month. However, you have to remember that it always depends on what is included, the location in the city, and the features it has.
How to get to the University of Turin?
The different locations of UNITO are very well-connected to the city centre by public transport, including buses and trams. Moreover, the city is relatively small, so you can buy or rent a bike for your stay in the Italian city.
Which are the best Apps for Erasmus students at the University of Turin?
With the Erasmus Play app, you will feel accompanied at all times during the planning of your mobility, being able to access useful information and also meet students who will be at UNITO at the same time as you. Take advantage of it to connect with them and also to find flatmates if you need them.
What’s near the University of Turin?
There are many food and leisure establishments, as well as some of the most important cultural and tourist areas in the city, including Mole Antonelliana, the Palazzo Madama, Porta Palatina, and Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I. Near the buildings located further south is the Valentino Park on the banks of the Po River, a beautiful place to go for a walk or rest outdoors.