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A little less guesswork.

Practical, step-by-step English guides to life in Turin. Paperwork, university, transport and somewhere to call home, checked against official sources.

Housing

The courtyard and towers of Castello del Valentino
Housing

Where to live in Turin: neighbourhoods for students and expats

San Salvario for nightlife, Crocetta for calm, Vanchiglia for students: a practical guide to Turin's neighbourhoods.

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Bureaucracy

Palazzo Reale in central Turin
Bureaucracy

How to get a Codice Fiscale in Turin

Italy's tax code is your key to renting, a SIM, a bank account and a doctor. Get it before you leave home at the Italian consulate, or in Turin at the Agenzia delle Entrate.

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The Mole Antonelliana and the Alps at dusk
Bureaucracy

Permesso di Soggiorno in Turin: step-by-step for students

Non-EU student staying more than 90 days? How to apply for your residence permit in Turin: the post-office kit, the fees and the Questura appointment.

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University

Palazzo Reale in central Turin
University

EDISU scholarship for international students: how it works

EDISU Piemonte scholarships pay up to about €8,000 a year plus housing. Who qualifies, the 2026/27 thresholds and the dates still ahead.

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Transport

A GTT tram passing Porta Nuova station
Transport

GTT tickets & passes: getting around Turin

Buses, trams and the metro in Turin: contactless Tap&Go, ticket and pass prices, and Piemove, which gives university students under 26 free travel.

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