Visiting Professors and International Researchers
The University of Turin welcomes visiting professors, scholars, and international researchers from around the world for teaching, research collaboration, and academic exchange opportunities across all disciplines.
Our departments and research centres host international academics for both short-term and long-term mobility programs, fostering interdisciplinary cooperation and global research networks.
Why Visit UniTo?
- Access to research facilities and laboratories
- Collaboration with leading research groups
- Interdisciplinary environment
- International academic network
- Library and digital resources
- Location in Turin and quality of life in Italy
- Opportunities for seminars, lectures, and joint publications
Opportunities and Mobility Programmes
- Teachers and Researchers' Mobility at UniTo.
- Call for applications for UniTO Visiting Professor Program
- Erasmus+ Programme - Teaching and Training Staff
- Erasmus+ Programme for Partner Countries
Visa and residence permit for non-European fellows
Non-European researchers must check the requirements to entry in Italy, such as:
- a visa for scientific research purposes
- a residence permit after arrival in Italy
UniTo International Welcome Office will support you in applying for the nulla osta, which is required by the Italian Embassy or Consulate where you apply for the visa.
Visitors required to obtain a residence permit must apply within 8 days of arrival in Italy. The UniTo International Welcome Office will support you in applying for your residence permit when you are in Italy.
You can find detailed information here.
Practical Information
Before and after your arrival, UniTo provides information and support regarding:
- Italian Tax Code (codice fiscale)
- Accommodation in Turin
- Insurance coverage at UniTO
- UniTO email account support service
- Buddy service
Contact Us
The International Office Hub of Natural Sciences
- By E-mail: international.sciences@unito.it
- By telephone: 011 670 2466
- By online meeting, you can book your appointment here—every Tuesday (10:00–12:00), or in person (no booking required) every Thursday (14:00–16:00) at Via Carlo Alberto 10, Turin.
We use Google Meet. If you prefer to use a different platform, you can arrange a meeting by emailing international.sciences@unito.it and specifying your preferred software (Skype, Webex, or Zoom).