POLITECNICO DI TORINO An International University for the Community
150 Years of History Unification of Italy Technical School for Engineers 1859 Regio Politecnico di Torino 1906 Starts of works on Cittadella Politecnica Campus 1991 1862 Italian Industry Museum 1958 Opening of the Campus in Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 2009 150 years of Polytechnic Culture
PoliTO impact National context Leader in Engineering and Architecture studies International context More than 400 agreements with international universities and international networks Regional network Education, research, technology transfer and services for the Region Region of Piedmont Italy PoliTO
Facts and Figures 30.000 students 3 schools of Engineering 2 schools of Architecture 1 PhD School 18 departments 815 academic staff 477 mill. Euros - budget forecast in 2010 52 educational programs 2010/11 update a.a. 2010/11 4.200 international students 400 international cooperation agreements
PoliTO Governance Politecnico is governed by: Rector Academic Senate Board of Governors The Rector appoints the Deputy Rector. The Board of Governors, following the rector's proposal, nominates the Administrative Director. The Rector delegates his functions to Vice Rectors and Advisors. The Rector is supported by his Cabinet having an advisory function. Deputy Rector Administrative Director Rector s Cabinet Vice Rectors
Students International Students In 2010 2010/2011 First year students: 600 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 Multi-linguistic & multi-cultural environment 1000 500 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Academic year 4.200 (including PhD) students applying to PoliTo
PoliTO Reputation 2009 position confirmed in 2010 Evaluation parameters improved Politecnico di Torino * 1st in Italy ARWU Engineering in the world Engineering in Europe 2010 52-75 7-12 2009 51-77 7-12 2008 51-75 6-12 QS Engineering & IT in the world Engineering & IT in Europe 2010 100 29 2009 113 30 2008 127 33
PoliTO Alumni International Firm Owners John Elkann - Engineer Fiat President Ferdinando Beccalli - Engineer President and CEO of GE International Giuseppe Recchi - Engineer President of Eni S.p.A Leonardo Chiariglione - Engineer Creator of mp3 Alessandro Antonelli - Architect Mole Antonelliana Carlo Mollino Architect Designer
Internationalization International cooperation 400 Cooperation agreements with foreign universities 250 Lifelong learning Programme/Erasmus agreements 70 Joint degree partnership with European and non-european universities
Internationalization International Campuses Campus in Uludag (Turkey) Campus in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) Campus in Henan (China) Tongji University Campus (Shanghai, China) International networks CLUSTER CESAER T.I.M.E. MAGALHAES COLUMBUS - Launched in 2005 under the patronage of MUR - POLITONG: joint Engineering and Design project of PoliTO, PoliMI and Tongji University - Training of future leaders and experts with cultural knowledge of both countries - Courses with Italian and Chinese instructors; attendance in both countries
The New Campus The Cittadella Politecnica 170.000 m 2 close to the main campus for research, teaching, services and technology transfer to draw the city and its citizens to the core of university life to collaborate with local economic, cultural and social actors to work in a team of urban regeneration and new development
Research Activities Areas Industrial Engineering Information Technologies Civil/Architectural Engineering Environmental Engineering Management Engineering Architecture Industrial Design Research focus ICT Sustainable Energy Automotive Nanotechnology Aerospace and Aeronautics Environment Management
Technology Transfer Development of long-term relations with industries that aim to collaborate with universities for innovation and technology transfer The Politecnico Business Research Centre spaces for offices, laboratories and industry facilities
Technology Transfer Some business partners Avio Intelligent Focus Microsoft Italia Indesit company Metecno Eni S.p.A. General Motors Asja ambiente Vishay Reply
Technology Transfer Main research centre for the development of diesel engines and electronic control systems General Motors Powertrain Europe: agreement entails Collaborations and exchanges in research and education 20,000 m 2 equipped with laboratories 16 test cells and management offices with about 500 highly qualified professionals
Incubator I3P Since 1999 124 start-ups Partners First university incubator in Italy Self-contained offices available for new-enterpreneurs inside the Cittadella Politecnica FinPiemonte, Provincia di Torino, Città di Torino, Camera di Commercio di Torino Co-financed by Fondazione CRT In 2004 I3P wins the 3 rd edition of the Best Science-Based Incubator Award, more than 50 Incubators partecipated
POLITECNICO DI TORINO Department of International Affairs International Projects Office Tanja Schroot Email: tanja.schroot@polito.it Department of Control and Computer Engineering Matteo Sonza Reorda Email: matteo.sonzareorda@polito.it Tel: +39 011 090 8674 Tel: +39 011 090 7055 www.polito.it