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Everything you need to know about living, studying, housing, scholarships, and healthcare in Turin.

How to Get a Codice Fiscale in Turin: Step-by-Step Guide

Essential guide to obtaining your Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale). Documents needed, Agenzia delle Entrate locations, and online appointments.

Permesso di Soggiorno in Turin: Student Residence Permit Guide

Complete guide for non-EU international students: Kit Giallo, post office submission, document checklist, and Questura appointment.

Healthcare & Tessera Sanitaria in Turin: ASL Registration

Registering with the Italian National Health Service (SSN) in Turin. ASL offices, voluntary payment details, choosing a general doctor, and emergency care.

Turin Public Transport Guide: GTT Student Pass & Metro

GTT annual student subscription discounts (under 26/28), Metro line 1, Night Buster weekend buses, and bike sharing for PoliTo and UniTo students.

Universities & Colleges in Turin for International Students

A complete overview of Politecnico di Torino, Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo), SAA, IAAD, and IED programs available in English.

A Complete Guide to Living in Turin for International Students

Cost of living breakdown, GTT public transport subscriptions, student neighborhoods (San Salvario, Vanchiglia), and safety tips.

Student Housing in Turin: A Complete Guide

How to find rooms, understand Italian lease contracts (Contratto Transitorio per Studenti), avoid online scams, and register at Agenzia delle Entrate.

Final Data on Coverage & Payment of First Installments of EDISU

Essential update for EDISU Piemonte scholarship recipients regarding payout schedules, bank IBAN registration, and regional coverage status.

Guideline for Accessing University Canteens in Turin

How to activate your EDISU canteen card app, tariff bands (€2.50 to €7.00), and locations of canteens near UniTo and PoliTO.

Understanding the Italian University Exam System

Decoding the 30-point grading system (30 e lode), exam sessions (appelli), oral exams, libretto universitario, and registering for exam dates on Esse3/PoliTO portal.

Useful Medical Instructions & Healthcare for Students

How to register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN), obtain your Tessera Sanitaria, pick an English-speaking general practitioner (medico di base), and emergency 112.

Happy Nowruz, Iranian New Year: ISOT Community

Highlights and photos from our annual Nowruz celebration bringing Iranian traditions, music, and food to students in Turin.

ISOT Official Partner & Sponsor of SAA Horizon 2025

ISOT Community's strategic partnership with SAA School of Management for the annual Horizon corporate career conference.

ISOT Brazilian Karaoke Night at Rough Bar San Salvario

Recap of our energetic Brazilian Karaoke night with samba rhythms, international music, and student drinks in San Salvario.

Celebrating Migration: A Journey of Resilience & Opportunity

Reflecting on International Migrants Day and the incredible resilience of global students pursuing education in Turin.

Sexual Behavior & Health Integration in Italy

Understanding reproductive health rights, free consultation clinics (consultorio familiare), and wellness resources in Piedmont.

WELCOME TO ISOT WORLD

The official founding announcement of International Students of Turin community hub and non-profit student organization.

Castello del Valentino: Student Guide to PoliTo Architecture Campus

Discover Castello del Valentino, the historic UNESCO World Heritage site housing Politecnico di Torino's Architecture faculty along the Po River in Parco del Valentino.

ISOT Creative Art & Egg Painting Workshops in Turin

Highlights from ISOT Community's hands-on art workshops, custom egg painting nights, creative socials, and cultural exchanges in Turin.

ISOT Board Game & Card Game Social Evenings

Discover ISOT Community's weekly board game and Uno card nights in Turin. Relaxed, cozy student gatherings in San Salvario & Murazzi.

Student Sports & Bouldering in Turin

Complete guide to indoor bouldering, rock climbing gyms, and student sports activities in Turin with the ISOT Community active sports group.

SAS Startup Lab: From Problem to Pitch @ SAA

Join SAS Startup Community every Wednesday at SAA School of Management in Turin — pre-incubation sessions from idea validation to pitch, free for all students.

Erasmus Life in Turin: Complete Student Guide

Everything you need to know for your Erasmus exchange semester in Turin: best student neighborhoods, budget tips, weekly nightlife, and joining ISOT Community.