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= = toc This wiki is created by Pakistani students who are already studying at Politecnico di Torino. The target is to provide guidance and help for all students who arrive here, or are going to arrive for their studies. Please remember that this is not an official page of the university. The information collected here is from experiences of Pakistani students already studying here, and it is possible that some of the information/rules/or dates may change without us knowing about them. =Preparing for Arrival=

Admissions
Admissions at Politecnico are normally open at the beginning of every year and deadlines are in march. Go to admissions for more information.

Visa
After getting admission letter, you can apply for visa either directly at Italian embassy, or through Gerry's Fedex. The easiest option is Gerry's Fedex [|visa dropbox] service. They have branches in most major cities and the process is pretty straight forward. For full details, visit their website.

=Journey Tips=

Airline Tickets
For ticket reservations, (Italy only), you can contact either of the following: For ticket reservation from Pakistan, you can contact any ticket agent.
 * Khalid Meraj (Milan) +39 329 373 6649 and +39 389 870 8221
 * Sidiq (Rome) +39 327 566 4812
 * Nisaar (Rome) +39 388 162 6662
 * Amjad (Milan) +39 024 007 4671

Suggested Baggage
Although everything is available which you will be needing in day to day usage but being on safer side you can bring the stuff mentioned in this page: baggage suggestions.

=After Arrival=

EDISU Hostels
There are some residences which are available for the students who are able to get EDISUscholarships. The procedure and other details are on this page.

Renting an Apartment
If you arrive early and have been able to settle down then you may be able to get an apartment for rent which can be very useful. There are several agencies which provide these services one of them is sportello casa. There are also other websites like [|bakeca], [|kijiji] and [|easystanza] which have a listing of classified ads whom you can contact. It is recommended to search for appartment while in Italy youself so you know what kind of place you going to live in.

Hotels

 * Foyer, YWCA (Young Women Christian Association) or in Italian UCDG (Unione Cristiana Delle Giovani) Via San Secondo 70, Torino Italy.

Codice Fiscale
Codice Fiscaleor financial code is your identity which you will need for almost every thing from scholarship to buying a SIM card. Hence acquiring this should be the first step of all new-comers. Details of how to apply are given here.

Enrollment
Information about enrollment is given here.

Duty Stamp
Duty stamp is called "Marca da Bollo". And it can be purchased from any "Tabachi" (tobacco) shop. Tabachi shops are usually identified by the big capital "T" hanging outside shops. Value of stamp to purchase is 14.62 Euros. This will be needed when applying for residence permit.

Insurance
There are two kinds of insurances. First is the emergency insurance and the second is the health insurance. For residence permit, **either ONE of them is valid**. For details of Insurance, please click here.

Permesso Di Soggiorno (Residence Permit)
Information about residence permit application are given on its own page.

EDISU Scholarship
Please click here for details of application process.

Mosques
There are a few mosques in Torino. Their addresses are given below:
 * Via Giuseppe Baretti, 31 ([|Directions from Politecnico])
 * Via Saluzzo, 18 ([|Directions from Politecnico])
 * Via Piossasco, 10 ([|Directions from Politecnico])
 * Porta Palazzo, Corso Giulio Cesare 6 (Directions from Politecnico) (Note: Address is approximate, there are many shops from Arabic people in the vicinity, you can ask them about the exact location of Masjid).

Shops
The Pakistani shops can also deliver to your home so you can ask them for their terms and services.
 * Pakistani shop is located at Via San Pio 5 (near Porta Nuova station) ([|Directions from Politecnico]) Contact Number +39 011 1950 5383
 * Another Pakistani shop from where you can get the Pakistani stuff is located in Via Saluzzo 31 (near Masjid Umar bin Khattab) (Directions form Masjid)
 * A large number of Halal meat shops are found in the area of Via Saluzzo mosque (see mosque section for directions), Porta Palazzo ([|Directions from Politecnico]), and many, many other places throughout the city. Halal meat sections are also available in some markets like Carrefour and LD.

Health/Hospitals
Full details of health, treatment, hospitals, etc. are given on the Insurance page. =Travelling=

Traveling inside Italy/Europe
Several operators operate in Europe for cheaper flights some of which are; To travel inside Italy, some of the means are given below;
 * Ryan Air
 * Easy Jet
 * eDreams (A very useful web resource to book cheaper flights)
 * Trenitalia
 * NTV (Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori) New high speed train service going to be launched in Italy soon. It will be operated only among big cities.

Travelling in Torino (GTT Card)
Tram, Bus, and Metro services operate in Torino. Tickets can be purchased for single journey, week pass, monthly pass, or yearly pass. For students, the cheapest option is the yearly pass which costs 170 Euros (if paid in full). Year passes can be purchased from any GTT office. Addresses of GGT Offices are as follows: Representatives of GTT also sit at the enrollment desks during times of admissions. Year passes can also be purchased online from https://ecommerce.gtt.to.it. However it will take 15 days for the pass to arrive on your home address. =Important Links=
 * Porta Nuova Station
 * Via Carlo Matteucci, 4 (Closest Station: Metro: Principi d' Acaja)
 * Application for Admissions []
 * GTT Ticket Purchase []
 * Journey Planner []
 * Journey Planner []
 * Portale Immigrazione [] (For checking status of residence permit application)
 * Codice Fiscale Generator []
 * Google Translator []
 * Info for foreign students scholarships and university accommodation: []
 * City site for all the general information for people of Torino: []