The Politecnico di Torino, founded in 1859 as the School of Application for Engineers and renamed the Royal Polytechnic in 1906, is the oldest engineering school in Italy. For over 160 years, it has been training professionals in the fields of engineering, architecture, design, and planning, standing out as one of Europe’s leading technical universities thanks to its excellence in teaching and research. Today, the university hosts around 38,700 students and over 1,000 faculty members.

In a global context marked by challenges such as globalization, climate change, and technological revolution, the Politecnico is evolving to meet the needs of a transforming society. It positions itself as a “platform” university—open and inclusive, connected to the world of business and professions, and playing a strategic role in innovation and lifelong learning.

The “PoliTo4Impact” strategy aims to create development ecosystems that integrate education, research, and innovation, fostering the emergence of entrepreneurial hubs capable of attracting large companies, SMEs, and start-ups, while also retaining graduates within the region.