Program Overview
The ICT for Smart Societies at Polytechnic University of Turin is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the ICT for Smart Societies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: EUR 2,602 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,602 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Turin, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the ICT for Smart Societies programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ICT Tools and Methodologies: students acquire knowledge of computer and data transmission systems, of advanced programming techniques, of technical analysis and processing of signals, of stochastic modelling techniques and optimization methods.
- Applications of ICT for health: students acquire knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, understanding of ICT tools to support instrumental diagnostic techniques, and the ethical-scientific issues in the ICT supported management of patients.
- ICT applications for the design of urban structures and buildings: students acquire knowledge of the principles of design of buildings and smart cities, the relevant properties of building materials and their environmental compatibility, the thermal and electrical energy control systems and certification procedures.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- To be eligible for admission in a Laurea Magistrale Course, first you must hold a degree (Bachelor) awarded by an accredited foreign university after minimum 15 years of global schooling (including primary school, secondary school and university).
- Students enrolled at home university in 5 or 6 years degree programs, that have not graduated yet, must fulfill the minimum requirement of 15 years of global schooling (minimum 3 years at University level) and have 180 ECTS credits or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,602 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,602 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,602 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,602 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Polytechnic University of Turin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Polytechnic University of Turin
Polytechnic University of Turin
Turin, Italy
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
