Housing solutions at special rates for Istituto Secoli students
Studying at Istituto Secoli also means experiencing life away from home in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.
We support you in your search for accommodation in Milan, offering useful information, reliable solutions, and tools to help you find your way easily and safely, thanks to active agreements with selected residences and the support of our housing providers.
It is also possible to get in direct contact with the facilities and providers indicated in the sections below, using the contact details provided for each solution.
LIVING IN MILAN
Your experience away from home
Milan is a dynamic, international city full of opportunities for students. Here you can live in a creative and stimulating environment, in close contact with the world of fashion, design, communication, and innovation, constantly finding opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The presence of numerous universities and specialized schools helps create a vibrant student community, made up of young people from all over Italy and abroad. This makes Milan an ideal place to exchange ideas, create new relationships, and expand your network.
The city also offers a calendar rich in cultural and industry events, including exhibitions, conferences, festivals, and international fairs, which allow for educational experiences even outside the classroom.
To complete the picture, an efficient and well-connected service network facilitates commuting and daily life, allowing students to move around easily and make the most of everything the city has to offer.
We recommend joining the Study in Milan by YesMilano community, dedicated to students who choose Milan for their studies. You will have access to practical information, events, orientation services, and initiatives designed to help you make the most of your experience in the city.
Where to start
Main types of accommodation
To facilitate your search, you can choose between three main housing solutions:
Structured solutions for students away from home
We collaborate with selected residences that offer safe, organized environments designed for student life. These facilities generally include in the monthly fee:
- Furnished room (single or double)
- Wi-Fi
- Utilities (electricity, water, heating, often also air conditioning)
- Access to study rooms
- Common kitchens or kitchenette
- Common areas for socializing
- Maintenance and technical assistance
- Gym or fitness areas
- Laundry
- TV and relaxation rooms
- Sports fields or outdoor spaces
- 24/7 security and controlled access
WAO – We Are Open is one of Istituto Secoli’s partners within the Campus Certosa District project, the new urban regeneration hub dedicated to education, innovation, and creativity located in the Milan Certosa District (Via Barrella, 6).
The Istituto Secoli headquarters in the P.ta Venezia District is 10–15 minutes away from the Milan Certosa District Campus, which is connected to the Novara branch in 35–40 minutes via the S6 line, creating a strategic educational network between Milan and Piedmont.
The Campus covers over 2,200 square meters and houses the educational spaces of Istituto Secoli and Arsutoria School, with classrooms and laboratories dedicated to design, experimentation, and product development in the clothing and accessories sectors.
Within the same ecosystem, there are also housing solutions managed by WAO – We Are Open, designed to offer students an integrated experience of study and city life.
The proximity between teaching spaces, laboratories, and residences makes WAO a particularly interesting solution for those who wish to fully experience the Campus Certosa District.
For more information, download LA BROCHURE
CampusX is a company specialized in student housing, present in several Italian cities. Its unique feature is that it offers both the Campus formula, dedicated to medium-long term stays (1, 3, 6, or 12 months), and the Hotel formula, designed mainly for parents, family, and friends of resident students.
Istituto Secoli students can benefit from a dedicated voucher that guarantees a 30% discount on the best available rate for stays at all hotel facilities in the CampusX network.
In Milan, specifically, Campus X has two locations:
1. Viale Suzzani, 96/98 (Bicocca area) – 30 min from the Istituto Secoli headquarters in the P.ta Venezia District, reachable by metro
Email: booking.milanbicocca@cx-place.com
Phone: +39 02 8738 4519
2. Via Alda Merini, 2 (Novate Milanese area) – 30 min from the Istituto Secoli headquarters in the P.ta Venezia District, reachable by suburban railway
Email: booking.milannom@cx-place.com
Phone: +39 02 89 698 219
CampusX facilities offer not only modern and fully furnished rooms, but also numerous common spaces and all-inclusive services, designed to meet the needs of university life.
For more information, download LE PUBLIC RATES
Solutions specialized in finding student accommodation
To support students in their search for accommodation in Milan, Istituto Secoli highlights some Housing Providers specialized in the student housing sector.
These platforms provide access to a wide range of rooms, apartments, and shared solutions, facilitating the search for accommodation before arriving in the city and offering useful tools to manage the entire booking process.
Through these services it is possible to:
- explore different types of accommodation based on budget, area, and length of stay;
- view photographs, descriptions, and detailed information about the properties;
- make online bookings easily and securely;
- access services dedicated to students and young professionals moving to Milan.
Spotahome is an online platform specialized in the search and booking of beds, rooms, and apartments for medium and long-term stays. Thanks to a housing verification system and the possibility to book directly online in a simple and secure way, it allows students to organize their move with peace of mind and arrive in Milan with the certainty of already having confirmed accommodation.
Istituto Secoli students can benefit from dedicated conditions, including a 25% discount on the service fee (up to a maximum of €500), by registering through the dedicated web page and entering the promotional code to be requested during enrollment. A personalized assistance service is also available via WhatsApp at +39 379 146 8503, designed to accompany students through all stages of the search and booking process.
For more information:
- Email: partners@spotahome.com
- Post-booking support: partnersupport@spotahome.com
Uniplaces is an international platform dedicated to students and young professionals looking for accommodation for medium and long-term stays. Through a completely digital booking process, it allows you to find and reserve rooms, apartments, residences, and student housing simply, quickly, and securely, eliminating much of the bureaucratic procedures normally required for renting accommodation.
Thanks to its wide network of housing solutions in numerous European cities, Uniplaces represents a particularly useful tool for students moving from other regions or from abroad who wish to organize their arrival in Milan before departure, with the convenience of managing the entire process online.
Benefit reserved for Istituto Secoli students
- 50% discount on the service fee, upon registration through the dedicated page and entry of the promotional code to be requested during enrollment
- Discount up to €100 for residence bookings
- Variable discount from €70 to €600 for rooms and apartments
- Dedicated assistance service via WhatsApp at +351 912 327 259 to support students during the search and booking of accommodation
For more information:
- Email: b2b@uniplaces.com
Solutions already tested by Secoli students
Over the years, Istituto Secoli has developed a selected network of private owners who have already hosted students from the Institute, offering rooms and apartments in Milan.
These solutions are not published online to ensure they are up-to-date, reliable, and to protect privacy.
Any contacts with owners or established solutions are shared upon direct request after enrollment.
To request the updated list, write an email to students@secoli.com.