Vivere Milano
The City
With a population of about 1.3 million, Milan, the capital of Lombardy, is a vibrant international city, regarded as Italy’s financial center.
Milan is also a renowned world-class center of excellence in performing and graphical arts, design and fashion.
Milan offers a wide range of entertainment and cultural activities (including concerts, theaters, exhibitions and opera) and is located in a strategic geographical position allowing the city to be connected with the most important capitals cities and core locations in Europe and worldwide.
Please find below some useful links to find information about the city:
• Official web site of the municipality of Milan https://www.comune.milano.it/
• Tourism information website https://www.yesmilano.it/en
• An on-line guide to discover Milan https://www.hellomilano.it/hm/
Milan is very well served by public transport which includes 4 (soon to be 5) subway lines and 120 surface lines (buses, trams and trolley buses).
The service is operated by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM).
Tickets are available at any Metro station or at newspaper stands and tobacco
shops.People under the age of 26 have a 25% discount on monthly and annual travel
cards.
The city offers also a number of sharing mobility options ike Bike sharing (Mobike, ATM BikeMI) and Car sharing.
Follow this link to learn more about the following information:
EU CITIZIEN
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
- Obtain a Codice Fiscale
NO-EU CITIZIEN
- Request VISA and Permit to Stay
- Obtain a Codice Fiscale
- Registration to the National Health Service (SSN)
Please note that for any administrative practicse the Tax Code (Codice Fiscale) will be required. Students can get it before their arrival submitting their request to Embassy/Consulate of Italy in their own Country (.esteri.it / MAE / IT / Ministero / Rappresentanze/), or at their arrival going to the National Agency in charge: the Agenzia delle Entrate.
We also suggest you the AgenziaUNI which provides information and assistance to university students helping them get in touch with homeowners.
The average cost of for a room in a shared apartment is about 400-600€.
The most popular area among students is Città Studi, which is conveniently located close to universities and student housing.
Students who are interested in staying at the Vita-Salute University Residences can contact the Welcome Service (residenza.universitaria@unisr.it).
Follow this link to learn more about accomodation and University Residence.
Follow this link to learn more about the following information:
- Activate a SIM
- Emergency numbers
- National Holidays
- Where to Worship
Bank Account
To open a bank account, you will need the following documents:
- Passport or national ID card
- Tax identification number (Codice fiscale)
- Proof of address (in Italy)