University of Milano-Bicocca and student rentals
Are you going to pursue an academic career at the University of Milano-Bicocca? If so, you will definitely be searching for an off-site student accommodation that meets your needs.
With this article we will give you an overview of the possibilities available for students who are looking for houses and apartments for rent in Milano Bicocca.
The University of Milano-Bicocca
The University of Milano-Bicocca, also known as Unimib, is an Italian state University (founded in 1998.
The first educational settlement dates back to 1991, with the degree in Environmental Sciences of the University of Milan. Over the years other degree courses have been added, such as Materials Science, Biotechnology and, finally, Economics and Law.
The emblem of the Bicocca University is an octahedron inspired by the “De Divina Proportione” by Luca Pacioli and still represents the multidisciplinary nature of this University.
How to reach Milano-Bicocca
The University of Milano-Bicocca is easily reachable by train thanks to the Greco Pirelli railway station, which is located just 10 minutes away from the Central Station and Lambrate, and from which also direct trains depart to Monza, Lecco and Bergamo.
Thanks to the Bicocca stop, underground lovers can also use the lilac M5 line. Alternatively, it is possible to reach the faculty by tram 7, which connects Piazzale Lagosta – the centre of the nightlife of the Isola district – to Via Fulvio Testi road.
Rentals near the University of Milano-Bicocca: info and prices
The University of Milano-Bicocca is the most recent University in the city and it is located on the iconic Pirelli factory complex.
Its foundation helped to accelerate the real estate engine of the Bicocca district, giving rise to new activities such as the famous shopping center Bicocca Village.
The urban redevelopment of this area has led to a great availability of houses and apartments for rent near the University Bicocca, with services and competitive prices, compared to the rest of Milan.
This area is also considered very popular by students because it is served by the M5 metro line, which allows you to quickly reach every other part of the city.
The new district in Milan has also a lot to offer to young people in terms of culture, catering and night life, and it is located close to the “green lung” of Milan: the Parco Nord.
Let’s see now which student accommodation solutions you can evaluate nearby the University:
Houses and apartments
There are several housing solutions for those who want to live in the Bicocca district, just a few steps away from the University.
A solution could be to rent houses and apartments with a monthly cost ranging between 840 and 1500 euros.
One-room apartment
Students who love privacy can find the ideal solution in a one-room apartment with rental costs starting from 600 up to 800 euros per month.
Rooms for rent
Most students who decide to move to Milan to pursue a university career do not have enough budget to afford an apartment rental.
In this case, with a budget between 450 and 600 euros per month, it is possible to rent a room located in a shared apartment with other students, excluding all living costs such as utilities and maintenance.
In-Domus University Campuses
More and more students choose to live and study on University Campuses, especially those who come from abroad where this form of accommodation is more widespread, as they represent the most advantageous solution for an off-site student.
The Campuses offer in fact accommodation solutions with turnkey services that will never be possible to find either in a single bed rental nor in a student apartment, such as:
- High speed internet connection;
- Utilities;
- Maintenance;
- Housekeeping;
Moreover, the Campuses are located near University sites and in well-connected areas. This allows you to easily reach the most distant faculties, including those of the University of Milano Bicocca.
Campuses are the ideal type of accommodation for students looking for a young and international environment, where you can always feel like at home.
The advantages of living on a Campus are:You can create relationships with other young people who study and live in the city of Lombardy;
You can live in a safe and equipped accommodation with many advantages that the traditional apartment in the city does not offer;
Possibility to have access to all the comforts unlike the classic apartment;Possibility to have more privacy than a shared rent.
The cost of living on a Campus is significantly reduced compared to the traditional student accommodation.
We are talking of a figure between 450 and 1200 euros per month which include the costs of electricity power, water and internet. In addition to this, you will enjoy large equipped gyms for free, music rooms with instruments and relaxation lounges with large TV screens and playstation.
The In-Domus Campuses are among the most popular choice by students of Milano Bicocca, who have the opportunity to take advantage of many services including:
- high-speed internet connection;
- 24-hour assistance;
- Study rooms;
- Meeting rooms;
- Lundromat;
- Shared kitchens; Fitness area;
- Relaxation area with TV and playstation;
- Equipped rooms with instruments where you can play your music;
- Dehor equipped with barbeque stations;
- Maintenance;
- Utilities;
- Housekeeping.
Campuses are without doubt the best solution for off-site students for both cost and turnkey services. In addition, unlike other University Campuses and private homes, the contractual solutions offered by In-Domus allow students not to pay the fee rental for the month of August: a great advantage for all those who decide not to use the accommodation during their summer break outside the city.
