The academic world is part of the European integration process. Free movement of European workers is also a goal for future engineers and architects. Diversity across university systems in EU and non-EU countries in the field of engineering and architecture leads to the conferral an array of different qualifications. In this scenario it is important to encourage transparency and  improve communication between students and university staff in order to better understand each other, know the specific learning paths and recognize foreign degrees, when applicable.These needs have been identified by the institutions of the European Union who have been implementing specific programmes to foster interuniversity cooperation and interaction among university, businesses and research centres.International mobility programmes are designed to give students the opportunity to spend study and training periods abroad. The most important programme is the Erasmus+ programme, which involves 34 countries, mainly from the European Union.  There are also many other mobility opportunities to non- European countries. 

Politecnico di Torino understands the importance of international mobility. For this reason the university has been investing considerable resources to foster student mobility and implement specific projects.    Over a thousand students a year have the opportunity to enrich their learning paths by participating in an international mobility project.To take part in a mobility project or receive a scholarship funded by Politecnico you are invited to submit your application for international mobility. There are two calls for applications a year (a winter call – between December and January, and a summer call – between June and July)In addition to this, there may be other university call for applications for specific mobility programmers or training opportunities promoted by other university or partner institutions.

The following bodies within Politecnico are in charge of managing international mobility programmes:

• The Committee on International Mobility Management (Comitato Gestione Mobilità Internazionale): its members are appointed by the various Collegi and by the Rector's Advisor for Student Mobility and Erasmus+; it is also composed of other members appointed by the Vice Rector for International Affairs.
• The International Mobility Board (Commissione Mobilità Internazionale): it is composed of the Vice Rector for International Affairs, the Vice Rector for Education, the Rector's Advisor for Student Mobility and Erasmus+, the Director-General and the Head of the International Affairs Department;
• The Academic Advisors for International Mobility: they are appointed by each degree programme, Collegio or Educational Division.

 There is also a specific administrative office (the Outgoing Mobility Office) that you can contact for more information which cannot be provided in this Guide (learning paths, relations with partner universities, available funding, administrative support for study periods abroad…).