All non-EU students who enter Italy with a study VISA must apply for the Permit of Stay.  

You can view the video at the link below to find out:

• The documents you need to submit
• How to complete and submit the paper application form 
• The steps you are required to follow in order to obtain the permit of stay

Watch the video here.
 

Università Cattolica has various buildings in the city centre of Milan. Most of them are located within a short walking distance of the main campus building, ‘Largo Gemelli’. This page will help you orient yourself and understand where the buildings are. 

Your courses may be located in different buildings and the classrooms may also vary from day-to-day, but don’t worry – you will be given ‘academic travel time’ of around 15 minutes to move between classes. Remember that the iCatt app has a map functionality which shows you how to reach your allocated buildings!

On the main campus, Largo Gemelli there is a bank, bar, cafeteria, book store, library and medical centre, and more. The map below shows you the main points of interest.

 

Other University buildings are shown on this map:

Buildings Index: 

G = Gemelli (Main Campus – Largo Gemelli)
C = Carducci (Cattolica International Building)
SA = Sant’Agnese
N = Nirone (Via Nirone)
LA = Lanzone (Via Lanzone)
O = Olona (Via Olona) 
MR = Morozzo della Rocca
B = Buonarroti (not on this map – 10 minute metro ride from Cadorna)

Example: C.311 = Carducci building - 3rd Floor - Room 311
 

You will be given your student card during the orientation event and you will also be told how and where to use it. It is a necessary document to keep with you when you come to the University, as a means to identify yourself as a Cattolica student, as well as to utilise the services on campus.

What do you need it for? 

• Enter the University buildings 
• Pay for your meals at the cafeteria
• Print, scan and copy
• You can use it as a debit card
• Visit the Health Center in case of need

Via Necchi 9

In this mensa you can enjoy a full lunch, a light lunch and even visit the pizza counter, where large slices of pizza and French fries are available for your enjoyment.

How to use this mensa:

1. Load money onto your student ID at the machine outside the mensa doors. Insert your student ID and remove straight away, as shown on the video. The machine will take a second to recognise your account and then it will ask you what you action you want to take. Pay with cash or card.
    
2. Once inside the mensa, check the day’s menu on the corner pillar and join the line: there are two lines that run down the central corridor:
   • Pizza line – right side
   • Regular line – left side (at the end the line splits left and right, but the food is the same)
      
3. Grab a tray, cutlery and bread (optional)
    
4. Choose what you would like. A full meal is 1x first course, 1x second course, 1x side course, 1xfruit or yoghurt. The first hot options you see are the ‘primi’ (first courses), which are usually rice/pasta/soup.
   
   Next are the ‘secondi’ (second courses), which usually include meat/fish/vegetarian protein options. 
   
   Here you can also choose a hot side dish. 
   
   Instead of a hot second course, if you prefer, you can take an ‘insalatona’ (big salad) from the refrigerated shelves in the next section. or even a side dish from the refrigerated shelves, which is usually a small piece of cheese or a small bowl of salad. (You can ask for olive oil, salt and balsamic vinegar at the cashier).
   
   Next you can choose a snack (yoghurt / fruit/ cake)
    
5. Grab a beverage at the beverage fountain machine (free refills)
    
6. Pay by swiping your student ID card at the cash register
    
7. Enjoy! (buon appetito!)
    
8. When you are finished eating, place your tray on the conveyor belt in the dining area on the right.

 

Via Necchi 5

1. Ensure you have money loaded onto your student ID (as shown in the video) and pay by swiping it at one of the monitors at the entrance or on the pillars. Press ‘Paga’ and take your receipt.
    
2. Check the menu at the different stations (Tasty, Classic, Fresh) and join the line at the station of your choice
    
3. Grab a tray and cutlery 
    
4. Choose what you would like based on the options at that station. Show your receipt.
    
5. Grab a beverage at the beverage fountain machine (free refills)
    
6. Enjoy! (buon appetito!)
    
7. When you are finished eating, place your tray on the conveyor belt near the exit.

 

Composing your meal

FIRST COURSE (Primo piatto): Pasta / risotto / soup
SECOND COURSE (Secondo piatto): Meat / fish/ vegetarian option (omelette, pie) / large salad
SIDE DISH (Contorno): Vegetables, small salad, small piece of cheese
DESSERT: Yogurt, pudding, fruit

Complete meal: €6.65

First Course Second Course Side Dish Fruit Bread Drink (free refill)

Lunch meal 1: €5.00

First Course Side Dish Fruit Bread Drink (free refill)

Lunch meal 2: €5,00

Second Course Fruit Bread Drink (free refill)

Lunch meal 3: €5,00

Second Course Side Dish Bread Drink (free refill)

Basic pizza: €4,50

A Slice of Pizza Fruit Drink (free refill)

Basic pizza: €5,00

A Slice of Pizza Fries Drink (free refill)

Studying abroad is an exciting and lifechanging opportunity. There is no better way to expand your horizons and become a global citizen. However, international travelling comes at a high environmental cost, and we can’t be but well aware of the current climate crisis the world is facing.

What can you do to reduce the impact of your study abroad experience?