Milan is a very well connected city that is divided into zones. The central area of Milan includes zone Mi1-Mi3.

A basic fare ticket that can be purchased for € 2.20, to be used on all forms of public transport in the city (Metro, bus, tram) includes zones Mi1-Mi3. Tickets are valid for 90 minutes after the first validation, and can be used multiple times on various forms of transport within that time.

We recommend to International students to get the monthly pass, which is a cost effective way to use the public transport system.

In order to sign up for the monthly card you can go to an ATM office in person or apply online if you have the official Fiscal Code (not the automated one given by Cattolica). 
You will need a passport-sized picture for the application so you can bring one from home or take a new set of pictures at the photo booth in the metro station. 

You will need to pay € 10 euro for the card as a one-off payment, and top it up each month for 22 euro (under 27 years old).

• Please note that the 20th of the month is the last possible day to top up for that month. You can top-up more than one month’s worth of credit on the card.
• Go to the ATM point to make an appointment if you are unable to book it on the app.
• Once you have got the card you can top up the card at the machines, at the ATM point office or at the newpaper kiosk in the station.
• If you applied for the monthly pass online, you need to go to the machine in the station called ‘Tessy’ and print the card. 
• If you lose the card you can go to the ATM point and request another one, paying € 15 and recuperate the money that was on your old card.

  

Check the official ATM website for more information.

YesMilano is an association founded by the Municipality of Milano and the Chamber of Commerce of Milano, Monza, Brianza, Lodi, created to activate partnerships and collaborations with local businesses, global brands, universities, cultural institutions, and other public entities.

They provide useful information to students regarding many things, particularly for the application of the permit of stay and the fiscal code. Visit their site here.

Visit their website.

The Buddy Programme pairs you with a current Cattolica student, who has completed their own study abroad and wants to assist you with yours!

Taking part in the Buddy Programme is a great opportunity to:

• Connect with Italian students 
• Understand Italian culture
• Ask questions about the University 

If you would like to participate, register here.
Remember to provide as much information about yourself as you can so you can be successfully paired with a mentor. 
 

Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-profit international student organisation. Their mission is to represent international students, thus provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students.

To find out about the activities they organise for international students, check their webpage. For the most updated information about upcoming events, check out their Instagram.
 

ESN will be at the Orientation Event and you can meet them and sign up to ESN if you wish.