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Student Life in Turin

An elegant and regal capital of the House of Savoy by day, vibrant and energetic by night — dense with world-class museums, five university canteens, and iconic Piedmontese treats like Bicerin and Gianduiotto.

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Nearby libraries
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University canteens
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World-class museums
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Signature festivals

Libraries & study rooms

Four study venues close to campus — all with extended hours during exam periods at Sala Studio Michelangelo.

Sala Studio Michelangelo ("Opera")

Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 17 bis — 011 653 10 54. Mon–Fri 08:30–24:00; Sat/Sun/holidays 08:30–22:00. Exam periods: 7 days/week 08:30–02:00.

Natalia Ginzburg Civic Library

Via Cesare Lombroso 16 — 011 011 37 672. Mon 14:00–19:00; Tue & Fri 09:00–15:00; Wed & Thu 13:00–19:00.

Central Civic Library

Via della Cittadella 5 — 011 011 29 812. Mon 14:00–19:00; Tue–Fri 09:00–19:00; Sat 09:00–15:00.

Renato Einaudi University College Library

Via Maria Vittoria 39 — 011 812 68 53. Mon–Fri 14:00–23:00.

Gutenberg Copy Shop

Via Ormea 67/a — 011 65 87 15. Thesis printing service available.

Lo Studente Stationery

Via Madama Cristina 40 — 340 923 75 93. Stationery and school supplies.

University canteens & local classics

Five university canteens plus historic Turin cafes and piolas for traditional Piedmontese cuisine.

Ristoreria River — Murazzi del Po 22 Politecnico CastelFidardo — C.so Castelfidardo 30/A Borsellino — Via Vochieri 6/A Olimpia — Lungo Dora Siena 102/B Principe Amedeo — Via Principe Amedeo 48
Bicerin

Traditional Piedmontese drink — a layered combination of espresso, hot chocolate and milk cream.

Gianduiotto

The iconic Turin chocolate — pair it with Bicerin for the ultimate local treat.

Caffè Mulassano & piolas

Historic cafes like Caffè Mulassano, plus "piolas" — traditional trattorias serving the richest dishes of the Piedmont gastronomic tradition.

Cultural venues

One of Italy's densest concentrations of museums — plus the Abbonamento Musei card with a special discounted rate for Unicollege students.

Museo Egizio (2nd in the world) National Cinema Museum — Mole Antonelliana MAUTO — National Automobile Museum Piazza San Carlo Piazza Vittorio Via Roma shopping Monte dei Cappuccini panorama Parco del Valentino — Borgo Medievale Po riverfront Jazz Club Torino
Museo Egizio

Second most important Egyptian museum in the world after Cairo.

Mole Antonelliana

Icon of Turin, home to the National Cinema Museum.

Abbonamento Musei card

Free or discounted entry to many museums across the city. Unicollege students access a special discounted rate.

Nightlife & districts

The two faces of Turin — elegant by day, buzzing by night, with bands from across Europe playing experimental music.

San Salvario

Lively nightlife district — bars, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Also great for quiet walks and chats with friends.

Vanchiglia

One of Turin's most sought-after party districts, alongside the Quadrilatero.

Quadrilatero

The prime go-out quarter for parties and nightlife.

Santa Giulia

Quieter neighbourhood — ideal for a relaxed walk and catch-up with friends.

Piazza Vittorio

Popular gathering spot for young people, often hosting street skating and dance competitions.

Parco del Valentino

Along the Po River — walks, sports and events. Home to the Borgo Medievale, a faithful reproduction of a medieval village.

International events & festivals

Turin International Book Fair

One of the most important literary events in Europe — authors, publishers and readers celebrating literature in all its forms.

Torino Jazz Festival

Top jazz festival attracting artists and music enthusiasts from around the world.

Kappa FuturFestival

Major annual electronic music festival with a global following.

Unicollege Language Center

High-quality language training service to acquire or enhance language skills.

Explore Turin and Our Other Campuses

Visit the Turin campus page and discover student life at our other locations.