Erasmus in Milan
The official links people use most when they arrive in Milan. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
- Your Erasmus+ grant in Italy
- Room: €650 a month as a reference
- Official housing in Milan
- Check a room listing
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Incoming exchange students at Politecnico di MilanoPolitecnico di Milano
Application, nomination and acceptance steps. On arrival, identification during Welcome Week is compulsory for all exchange students.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Incoming exchange students at Bocconi UniversityUniversità Bocconi
Managed by the International Student Desk: online application, course selection, calendar and compulsory check-in on arrival.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Exchange programme at Università Cattolica in MilanUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Explains the two course curricula. Erasmus+ students can take only one course from the International Curriculum taught in English.
Checked on 24 October 2026
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN sections in MilanESN Italia
Milan has six Erasmus Student Network sections, one per university: Statale, Politecnico, Bicocca, Bocconi, Cattolica and IULM. Find yours for activities and the ESNcard.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- City International Student DeskYesMilano (Milano&Partners)
Service of the city's promotion agency with how-to guides, webinars and welcome days, online, by email or in person.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- ESN Politecnico Milano: Buddy ProjectESN Politecnico Milano
A Politecnico student helps you before arrival and during your first three months; you sign up with a short form.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN Milano Statale: Erasmus association at the University of MilanESN Milano Statale
Section at the University of Milan (La Statale), with buddy scheme, weekly events and trips.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN Bocconi: Erasmus association at BocconiESN Bocconi Milano
ESN section for exchange students at Bocconi University.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN Unicatt: Erasmus association at Università CattolicaESN Unicatt Milano
Section at Università Cattolica, with city tours, trips such as Verona and hikes at Lake Como.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN Milano-Bicocca: Erasmus association at BicoccaESN Milano-Bicocca
Section at the University of Milano-Bicocca, with an office in building U6 on campus.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- ESN IULM: Erasmus association at IULMESN Milano IULM
Section at IULM University, with buddy scheme, cultural visits and day trips to cities such as Turin or Genoa.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- ESN Politecnico Milano: Tandem ProjectESN Politecnico Milano
Pairs Politecnico students with international students to practise languages through the Papaya app.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Trips and excursions
Trips and excursions for Erasmus students. Before paying, check who organises the trip and pay only on their official website.
- ESN Politecnico Milano: tripsESN Politecnico Milano
Usual trips each semester (Oktoberfest, Naples, Rome, ski trip, Cinque Terre, Apulia); dates appear in its calendar.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- How to get the Italian tax code (codice fiscale)Agenzia delle Entrate
You need it for a rental contract, a phone line or a travel pass. EU citizens apply with form AA4/8 and an ID document.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Documents to register residence as a foreign studentComune di Milano
If you stay more than three months and do not work: ID, proof of enrolment, sufficient resources, health insurance valid in Italy and tax code.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Youth travel pass for under 27sATM
Urban pass for students and workers up to age 27: 22 euros a month or 200 euros a year. It is loaded onto the ATM card.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Bike sharing in Milan (BikeMi and others)Comune di Milano
BikeMi works with fixed stations from 6:00 to 2:00. There are also 24-hour free-floating services with designated parking spots.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- Healthcare with the European Health Insurance CardMinistero della Salute
With the EHIC you are treated in the Italian public health service like a resident, paying only the co-payment set by each region.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Single emergency number 112 in LombardyAREU Lombardia
In Lombardy, 112 handles all emergencies and is run by the regional agency AREU. Its app 112 Where ARE U sends your location.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Milano Museo Card, annual pass for civic museumsComune di Milano
One-year personal pass with free entry to all civic museums, such as Castello Sforzesco or Museo del Novecento. Buy it online or at the ticket office.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Lombardy museum pass with youth rateRegione Lombardia
Valid for 365 days at member museums in Lombardy and Aosta Valley. There is a Young rate for ages 15 to 26.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
- Reduced entry to Italian state museumsMinistero della Cultura
EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay 2 euros at state museums and sites, such as the Brera Art Gallery. Students of some art and archaeology degrees enter free.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Official Milan tourism websiteYesMilano
Sights, events and city agenda on Milan's official promotion website.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Milan public librariesComune di Milano
Map and list of municipal public and specialised libraries, with opening hours and services.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Italian
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Milan: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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Other cities in Italy
These are links to official websites. If one no longer works or has changed, write to us at hello@erasmuskit.com.