Turin, Erasmus Capital 2026 (16 October 2026)
On 16 October 2026, in the Auditorium of the Aldo Moro Complex at the University of Turin, the day «Turin Erasmus Destination of the Year 2026» is held, promoted by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Turin together with the University of Turin and the Politecnico di Torino, to mark the title of best Erasmus destination awarded to the city by the Erasmus Student Network during the Erasmus Generation Meeting in Split, in April 2026. Speakers include the rector of the University of Turin, Cristina Prandi, the pro-rector of the Politecnico, Elena Baralis, the president of Turin's City Council, Maria Grazia Grippo, and the president of ESN Turin, Monica Mura; in the afternoon the meeting continues at the Politecnico's Energy Center with working groups on welcoming and integrating international students. [1][2]
According to the data presented, the University of Turin ranks third in Europe for outgoing Erasmus students, with about 2,400 participants a year, and hosts over 4,200 international students from 130 countries; incoming Erasmus students rose from 1,242 in the 2024/2025 academic year to 1,491 in 2025/2026. The Politecnico di Torino has over 590 international mobility agreements: in 2025, 2,445 students took part in international exchanges, up 13.3% on the previous year. ESN Turin, active since 2017 with over 60 volunteers, involves about 2,000 foreign students every year. [1][2]
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Sources
- TorinoOggi — 16 October 2026
- Il Torinese — 17 October 2026