Bachelor in Computer Engineering at Polytechnic University of Turin
Three-year L-8-R bachelor at Politecnico di Torino with a fully English edition, covering maths and physics, programming, algorithms, databases, computer architecture, networks and operating systems. Entry is through the TIL-I test or SAT, with English at B2.
Bachelor
3 years
Turin
English
Polytechnic University of Turin
Computer Engineering is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's degree (class L-8-R) at Politecnico di Torino in Turin, with a fully English edition alongside an Italian one. Entry needs a school diploma after 12 years of schooling, a ranked place through the TIL-I test or an SAT score of at least 650 per section, and English at B2, with exemptions for English-medium schooling. Places are capped.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
PoliTo's Computer Engineering bachelor asks for a school-leaving diploma after at least 12 years of schooling, a ranked place through the TIL-I admission test or an SAT score, and, for the English edition, an English certificate at CEFR B2 or above unless your qualification gives an exemption. Places are capped. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
School-leaving requirement
You need a secondary school diploma awarded after at least 12 years of schooling. [1] If your school system is shorter, one of these routes applies: [1]
- 11 years of schooling: plus all first-year university exams passed.
- 10 years of schooling: plus all first and second-year university exams passed.
- 10 or 11 years of schooling: plus a post-secondary qualification from a non-university institution in a related field, or Foundation courses completed at an Italian university or an accepted foreign equivalent.
Some qualifications have extra rules: [1]
- UK diplomas: at least three A levels in three different subjects from the engineering list: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Economics, Environmental Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.
- Scottish diplomas: at least three Advanced Highers, or two Advanced Highers plus at least four Highers, in related subjects.
- US high school diplomas: three Advanced Placement courses passed with a grade from 3 to 5 in related maths, computer science, science or economics subjects, or a full year at a university.
- International Baccalaureate: at least 24 points in six subjects, 12 of them at Higher Level, plus a pass in Theory of Knowledge, CAS and the Extended Essay.
- National entrance exams: where a country regulates university entry with a national test, you also need proof that you passed it.
What this means for your school results
Places are ranked on the TIL-I or SAT, not on school marks, but your school qualification must still meet the rule above. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: Class 12 or Higher Secondary results after 12 years of schooling, such as CBSE, ISC or a state board in India, or the HSSC or HSC in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- Check carefully: A levels from a British-curriculum school. You need three from the engineering list, so a mix that includes subjects outside it, such as Psychology or Sociology, can leave you short.
- Often short: a qualification after 10 or 11 years of schooling on its own, such as an SSC or O levels, unless you add passed university exams, a related post-secondary qualification or Foundation courses.
The call sets subject rules only for UK, Scottish, US and IB qualifications. The TIL-I still tests maths and physics, and a low maths score brings extra first-year obligations. [1]
English
The degree runs in two parallel editions, one fully in English and one fully in Italian. The English edition needs an English certificate at CEFR level B2 or above from Politecnico's list of accepted certificates. With a non-Italian school qualification, the Italian edition needs Italian at B2 instead. [1][2]
You are exempt from the English certificate if any of these applies: [1][3]
- An IB Diploma studied entirely in English, apart from foreign languages.
- A qualification from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand, wherever the school is based.
- A qualification earned after an English-medium path at a school or university in a listed country, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. The proof is an official statement from your school that English was the medium of instruction.
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa had to enter their language certificate or exemption on Apply@polito by 22 May 2026. [1]
Selection: the TIL-I test or the SAT
The programme has a capped number of places. For 2026/27 there were 659 places across the Italian and English editions: 574 for EU and equivalent applicants and 85 for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa. You can list up to five engineering programmes in order of preference. [1]
- TIL-I format: 42 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, in English or Italian: 16 maths, 10 reading comprehension and logical reasoning, 10 physics and 6 basic technical knowledge. A correct answer scores 1, a wrong answer loses 0.25. [1]
- TIL-I scores: 30/100 is the minimum to enter the ranking. A score of 60/100 or more secures a place on your first-choice programme. [1]
- Attempts: up to three in total, one per session, and the highest score counts. [1]
- SAT: at least 650 in both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math, with the score report sent by the College Board to Politecnico, institution code 7679. A valid SAT score puts you in the ranking but does not secure a place. [1]
- Ranking order: places go first to TIL-I scores of 60 or more, then to SAT applicants by total score, then to TIL-I scores from 30 to 59. [1]
- Maths support: a maths section score below 4.8/16 brings extra first-year obligations. You clear them by passing Mathematical Analysis I or Linear Algebra and Geometry in Year 1, or by answering at least 10 of 15 questions correctly in the final test of the online CIAO course. [1][2]
Moving into Computer Engineering later from another PoliTo engineering bachelor is possible only if Year 2 places fall vacant, with a merit ranking if requests exceed places. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa had these dates: [1]
- TIL-I sessions: from 19 February to 22 May 2026, in person at the Turin and Mondovì campuses, with further sessions at the Politecnico hub in Uzbekistan.
- SAT scores: entered and submitted on Apply@polito by 30 April 2026.
- English certificate and programme choices: by 22 May 2026.
- Ranking: published on 28 May 2026, with place reservation by 4 June 2026 at 2 p.m. Updates followed in June, and the ranking closed on 7 July 2026.
- Online enrolment: by 30 September 2026 at 2 p.m.
Politecnico set 30 June 2026 as the indicative date for Universitaly pre-enrolment for the visa. [3] The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates.
Documents and non-EU steps
To enrol with a non-Italian qualification you present: [1][3]
- Your passport and type D study visa for university enrolment.
- An Italian tax code (codice fiscale).
- Your school diploma with an official Italian translation. Diplomas in English, French or Spanish need no translation.
- A declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability for your diploma. An ARDI certificate of correspondence can replace the CIMEA statement, but Politecnico may ask for a CIMEA verification certificate.
- Your national entrance exam certificate, if your country has one, and your language certificate.
These documents are uploaded by the enrolment deadline and checked by Politecnico before 11 November 2026 for 2026/27. You can register for the TIL-I in your final school year, as long as you finish school that summer. The TIL-I score is valid only for enrolment in the same academic year. Non-EU applicants whose school system ends before age 18 must be 17 when they obtain the study visa. [1][3]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- Politecnico di Torino. Call for applications for admissions to the bachelor's degree programmes of the engineering area, for EU and equivalent applicants and non-EU applicants residing abroad and requiring a visa, academic year 2026/27 (Rector's decree no. 1412/2025). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Control and Computer Engineering. Academic regulations, bachelor's degree programme in Computer Engineering (Ingegneria Informatica), academic year 2026/27 (Rector's decree no. 525 of 28 May 2026). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino. Admissions to bachelor's degree programmes for applicants with a non-Italian qualification, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Computer Engineering bachelor's programme pages: programme details, programme curriculum and after graduation, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Computer Engineering is a three-year bachelor's degree in class L-8-R (Information Technology Engineering) at Politecnico di Torino, taught on the main campus in Turin by the Department of Control and Computer Engineering. The degree is delivered fully in English and fully in Italian, as two parallel editions, and entry to both is capped with an admission test. [1][2]
The course combines basic engineering skills with in-depth knowledge of information processing systems, both hardware and software. It suits students who want to understand how computers work from the circuit to the application, and to manage complex digital systems.
What you will study
The first year builds the scientific base, the second moves into computing and electronics, and the third focuses on computer engineering proper. Course units in the 2026/27 English study plan include:
- Programming Techniques and Computer Sciences (year 1)
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computer Architecture
- Digital Electronics Design
- Introduction to Databases
- Object Oriented Programming
- Computer Networks and Operating Systems
- Automatic Control and Signal Analysis and Processing
Mathematics, physics, chemistry and linear algebra fill much of the first year. The third year leaves room for an 8-credit elective, a 6-credit unit from the Big Global Challenges catalogue, and either 6 free credits or a company internship worth 10 or 12 credits. [4]
How the programme is taught
Teaching mixes lectures, guided exercises, small projects and laboratory work, including computer labs and electronics benches with oscilloscopes and signal generators. In the third year students can do a traineeship, and the programme organises seminars and days with companies in the sector. Exchange options include the PoliTong project in China and the SEC project with American universities. [4]
The final examination opens once you have at least 90 credits. It is a short report on a topic from one of the reference courses, with no public defence, and it can be written in English. [2]
Career paths
The degree regulations describe three professional profiles for graduates:
- Hardware systems analyst and designer, for company IT departments and consulting firms
- Application and software analyst and designer, for software houses and IT consultancies
- Computer network systems administrator
Graduates can also continue to a master's degree. The programme page lists direct admission, with no extra curricular requirements, to Politecnico di Torino master's programmes such as Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Data Science and Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering. [2][4]
Fees and scholarships
Politecnico di Torino charges tuition according to citizenship or residence and grants reductions based on family income, with the amounts set in its yearly fee rules. Scholarships and university housing come from EDISU Piemonte, the regional right-to-study body, and international students can apply. When your family lives abroad, EDISU calculates an equivalent ISEE (ISEE parificato) from the income and asset documents you submit with our help.
How to apply from outside the EU
Applications go through Apply@polito. You then sit the TIL-I test (42 questions in 90 minutes) or submit an SAT score with at least 650 in each section. For 2026/27, visa applicants could take the TIL-I in person between 19 February and 22 May 2026 at the Turin or Mondovì campus, with further sessions at the Politecnico hub in Uzbekistan, and had to prove English B2 by 22 May 2026. Of the 659 places across the Italian and English editions, 85 were reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa. [1]
Once you are admitted and have reserved your place, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment (indicative date 30 June 2026 in the 2026/27 cycle), and you apply for a type D study visa and enrol online by 30 September 2026. [1][3] The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates.
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your school results against PoliTo's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Apply@polito application, TIL-I registration or SAT scores, place reservation and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your EDISU Piemonte scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What school qualification do I need for Computer Engineering at PoliTo?
A secondary school diploma after at least 12 years of schooling. With 10 or 11 years, you also need passed university exams, a related post-secondary qualification or Foundation courses. UK, Scottish, US and IB qualifications have extra subject rules. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
Yes. You enter the ranking through the TIL-I test, 42 questions in 90 minutes on maths, reading and logic, physics and basic technical knowledge, or with an SAT score of at least 650 in each section. A TIL-I score of 30/100 gets you into the ranking, and 60/100 secures your first-choice programme. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or above for the English edition, shown by a certificate from Politecnico's accepted list. You are exempt if you studied on an English-medium path at a school in a listed country, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. We check which proof your file can use. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants who need a visa could sit the TIL-I until 22 May 2026, had to submit SAT scores by 30 April 2026 and enter their English certificate by 22 May 2026. The ranking came out on 28 May 2026. The 2027/28 call is not yet published. [1]
How many places are there for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, Computer Engineering had 659 places across its Italian and English editions, and 85 of them were reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa. Places are allocated through the TIL-I and SAT ranking. [1]
Can I take the TIL-I before I finish school?
Yes, if you are in your final school year and will finish that summer. The TIL-I score counts only for enrolment in the same academic year, so a 2026 score was valid only for 2026/27. [1]
I did Class 12 without maths. Can I still apply?
The call sets no subject list for Class 12 results, only the 12-year rule. But the TIL-I has 16 maths and 10 physics questions, and a maths section score below 4.8/16 brings extra first-year obligations, so strong maths matters for both your ranking and your first year. [1]
What jobs do graduates do?
The regulations describe three profiles: hardware systems analyst and designer, application and system software analyst and designer, and computer network systems administrator, in company IT departments, IT consultancies and software companies. Graduates can also continue directly to master's degrees such as Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering or Data Science and Engineering. [2][4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Computer Engineering at PoliTo?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your school results against PoliTo's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Computer Engineering?
Class 12 from CBSE, ISC or a state board follows 12 years of schooling, which meets the school-length rule. Your place then depends on the TIL-I test or an SAT score of at least 650 in each section, plus English at B2, with an exemption if your school taught in English. The steps are the Apply@polito application, the test or SAT, the ranking, place reservation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Computer Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@polito application, the TIL-I test or SAT, the ranking, place reservation and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Computer Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@polito application, the TIL-I test or SAT, the ranking, place reservation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Computer Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and your school results are assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: Apply@polito application, the TIL-I test or SAT, the ranking, place reservation and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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