The Regional Agency for the Right to Education of Piedmont (EDISU Piemonte) is a public body established by Regional Law no. 16 of 18 March 1992, subsequently updated by Regional Law no. 10 of 29 September 2014. Its mission is to guarantee capable and deserving students, even even those lacking financial means, the right to access and continue their university education, implementing article 34 of the Italian Constitution and the relevant national provisions (Legislative Decree no. 68/2012). At the heart of EDISU's work is the student, who is seen as an active part of a dynamic, continuously evolving university community. EDISU works to reduce economic and social inequalities by offering services and opportunities that facilitate study, academic life and personal growth.
Among the main actions
- Scholarships and financial grants to financially support deserving students;
- Housing support through university residences and guesthouse services;
- Catering services in canteens, cafés, take-away and delivery, designed to ensure a balanced and healthy diet, inclusive of the needs of students with eating disorders, and geared towards the systematic reduction of waste;
- Study rooms distributed locally, designed as multifunctional spaces integrating study, socialising and catering activities;
- Book lending service: designed to support individual study by providing access to university textbooks, with loans available for up to 70 days and a constantly updated catalogue;
- Psychological support: structured psychological support services, with free listening desks also accessible via digital platforms, aimed at promoting emotional wellbeing and preventing student distress;
- Cultural and sporting activities: integrated cultural, recreational and motor development programmes aimed at enhancing the university experience, fostering social inclusion and promoting the psychological and physical wellbeing of the student community;
- Welfare and security services: actions to ensure the safety, health and well-being of students, including preventive measures, equipped facilities and initiatives to support the quality of university life.
Vision and Mission
Piedmont is now one of the most attractive regions in the country for students from other regions and abroad, with more than 140,000 students enrolled in university courses in the 2024-2025 academic year. The right-to-study policies contributed decisively to this result, consolidating EDISU's role as an engine of equity, social mobility and competitiveness in this area.
EDISU Piemonte is, therefore, a public body with a clear, strategic vision and a concrete mission: to guarantee an inclusive, attractive and sustainable university system that meets the needs of the student community today and tomorrow.
Last updated
24/11/2025