Childcare facilities for students

Università IULM provides accessible childcare facilities for students, for students which allow recent mothers to attend university courses, participate in university life and complete their studies.

A key milestone has been the inauguration of the on-campus Nursery, a welcoming and safe environment specifically designed to support student mothers. The Nursery is equipped with a comfortable nursing seat, a changing table, and all facilities needed to ensure an intimate and serene setting for childcare while mothers attend lectures or study on campus.

This project is directly linked to the IULM Gender Equality Plan, which identifies childcare facilities as a strategic priority for gender equality and inclusiveness. The policy is promoted and monitored by the Equal Opportunities Committee, which ensures that initiatives such as the Nursery effectively improve student wellbeing and participation.

In addition to the on-campus Nursery, IULM has established conventions with several childcare providers in Milan, enabling student mothers to benefit from reduced fees and flexible enrolment throughout the entire duration of their degree programmes. Agreements include:

• Aldia nurseries and kindergartens (various sites in Milan)
• MILE Bilingual School (nursery, kindergarten, and primary education)

These agreements are designed not only for the direct benefit of student mothers but also to extend support to their families, reinforcing the University’s role in promoting equality of access for women from different social and economic backgrounds.

By integrating on-campus childcare services with a broader network of conventions, IULM has created a system that ensures recent mothers can continue their academic careers without interruption. This initiative represents a further step in building a supportive and inclusive university culture, where access to education is not limited by gender or parental responsibilities.