About
The Polytechnic University of Turin is the oldest Italian public technical university. The university offers several courses in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning and Industrial Design.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 206 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 30,286
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 20%
- Female : Male
- 32 : 68
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 18 | 77.8 | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 19 | 73.3 | 2026 |
| Art History | 25 | 78.9 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | =30 | 79.4 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 38 | 78.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 46 | 76.9 | 2026 |
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =53 | 78.9 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =65 | 74.7 | 2026 |
| Art & Design | =69 | 63.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 72 | 75.4 | 2026 |
| Data Science | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =104 | 69.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =124 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =138 | 73.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =147 | 69.3 | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 214 | 70.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =221 | 66.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 29 | 126.4 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2018 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | =72 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | =117 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 133 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 134 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 162 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =168 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Optics | =182 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =184 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =210 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 220 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 229 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =237 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =271 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =307 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =310 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =357 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 451 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =571 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =786 | 51.6 | 2026 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Politecnico di Torino?
Politecnico di Torino's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =206, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank 527.
When was Politecnico di Torino founded?
Politecnico di Torino was founded in 1859.
What are the top subjects at Politecnico di Torino?
Top subjects at Politecnico di Torino include: Architecture, Petroleum Engineering, Art History, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.
Where is Politecnico di Torino located?
Politecnico di Torino is located in Turin, Italy.