Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario del Piemonte
Every year, EDISU Piemonte welcomes thousands of Italian and international students enrolled at Piedmontese universities into its network of university residences (Residenze Universitarie). With 36 residence locations providing over 3,345+ beds across Turin, Alessandria, Beinasco, Biella, Cuneo, Grugliasco, Novara, and Vercelli, these dorms offer affordable, high-quality living right next to teaching campuses.
1. Room Options, Facilities & Opening Calendar
EDISU residences range from historic aristocratic palaces to modern residential towers and complexes built for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics (such as Ex MOI):
- Accommodation Types: Single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms, independent studio apartments, and mini-apartments.
- In-Room Amenities: Private or shared bathroom, high-speed Wi-Fi, refrigerator, study desks, and landline telephone.
- 11-Month Opening Calendar: Most residences operate 11 months a year, closing during the month of August (and select facilities during Christmas).
- Summer & Holiday Stay Requests: Students unable to return home during August due to academic reasons (internships, exams, classes) can apply for temporary stay in designated open summer residences.
2. Featured EDISU University Residences in Turin
| Residence Name | Campus Proximity | Room Formats | On-Site Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borsellino Residence | Politecnico di Torino (Main Campus) | Single & Double Rooms | On-site Gym, Study Rooms, Canteen |
| Carlo Mollino Residence | Politecnico di Torino (Corso Duca) | Single Rooms & Studios | Modern Architecture, Wi-Fi, Quiet Study |
| CXTURIN | Vanchiglia | UniTo Campus Luigi Einaudi | Single & Shared Apartments | Co-living Spaces, Rooftop Terrace |
| Olimpia Residence | UniTo Einaudi & City Center | Single & Double Rooms | Equipped Fitness Gym, Bike Parking |
| Verdi Residence | UniTo Humanities (Palazzo Nuovo) | Single & Double Rooms | Verdi Gym, Laundry, Historic Location |
| Apartments Ex MOI | Lingotto & South Turin | Multi-room Student Apartments | 2006 Olympic Village Legacy, Metro Line 1 |
3. Complete List of 36 EDISU Residences in Piedmont
| City | Residence Locations |
|---|---|
| Torino (Turin) | Alexandra, Artigianelli, Borsellino, Campus Sanpaolo, Cappel Verde, Carlo Mollino, Cavour, Codegone, CStudio, CXTURIN Marconi, CXTURIN Vanchiglia, Duca, Giulia di Barolo, Lingotto, Olimpia, Palazzo degli Stemmi, Paoli, San Liborio, Verdi, Apartments Ex MOI, Apartments Fondazione Saracco, Apartments Farini, Apartments Turati, Madama Cristina Apartment. |
| Alessandria | Casa Sappa University Residence, Unisogni Apartments. |
| Grugliasco | Verde Mattone Residence, Villa Claretta Residence. |
| Novara | Castalia Residence, Europa Residence, Perrone Residence. |
| Vercelli | Dal Pozzo Residence, Quintino Sella Residence. |
| Beinasco, Biella, Cuneo | Student@TO AD MAIORA (Beinasco), Città Studi Biella (Biella), Casa Samone (Cuneo). |
4. Student Gyms & Fitness Facilities Scheme
EDISU offers equipped fitness gyms across its residences. Access is free for scholarship winners and assigned dorm guests, subject to a one-time annual insurance registration fee:
| Gym Location | Eligible Residence Guests & Users |
|---|---|
| Cappel Verde Gym | Guests of Cappel Verde & San Liborio |
| Cavour Gym | Guests of Cavour Residence |
| Olimpia Gym | Guests of Olimpia + Users of residences without an indoor gym + Final Scholarship Winners |
| Verdi Gym | Guests of Palazzo degli Stemmi, Giulia di Barolo, and Verdi |
| Fitness Studio Paoli & Lingotto | Guests of Paoli & Lingotto Residences |
| Borsellino Gym & Villa Claretta Gym | Guests of Borsellino & Villa Claretta (Managed directly at Reception desk) |
Gym Registration Requirements Checklist:
- 1 Passport-Sized Photo.
- Completed Application Form: Including self-certification of good health (Download Application PDF).
- Annual Insurance Fee Payment: € 12.91 (Paid electronically via pagoPA or card; cash is not accepted).
- Clean Shoes Rule: You must bring dedicated athletic shoes with clean soles to change into at reception before entering.
5. Official Documents & EDISU Regulations
- EDISU Housing Services Guide 2025/2026: Download Servizi Abitativi PDF
- Gym Application Form: Application Form PDF
- Internal Gym Regulations 2025: Download Regolamento Palestre PDF
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