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Cattolica International

Life in Milan

This page is dedicated to incoming exchange/study abroad students who are arriving to Cattolica’s Milan campus.

Here you can find all the important resources that will be useful to you at the beginning, as well as during your entire stay at Cattolica. 

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.

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 

We will provide more information on the programme before your arrival

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.

At Università Cattolica the sports organisation is called ‘CUS’ (Centro Universitario Sportivo). Most of the sports teams have annual sign-up opportunities for their competitive teams. As an International Student, you may prefer other, more casual sporting activities which can also be found outside of the University. For more information on all sports opportunities, please visit the @cus_cattolica Instagram page or speak to the CUS representatives at the Orientation Event.