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Affordable housing for employees

Università IULM provides affordable housing for employees, faculty, researchers, professionals, and visiting students, ensuring that academic and research activities can be carried out in Milan with accessible accommodation solutions. This service is formally regulated under the Regolamento Servizio di Foresteria, most recently updated by Rectoral Decree n. 20704 of 23 May 2024, which defines the conditions of access, services offered, and reduced rates compared to the local housing market.

Accommodation is provided in IULM’s two main residences:

  • Residenza Santander (Via Santander 5, Milan – MM2 Romolo):
    Rooms include private bathroom, kitchen, air conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, TV, safe, and bed/bath linen. Services include 24-hour reception, coin-operated laundry, coffee corner, weekly linen change, biweekly room cleaning, and daily cleaning of common areas.
  • Residenza Cascina Moncucco (Via Moncucco 29/31, Milan – MM2 Romolo):
    Located in a restored 18th-century building certified LEED Silver, the residence combines cultural heritage with sustainability. Rooms include private bathroom, mini-fridge, air conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, safe, and linen. Services include 24-hour reception, shared kitchens, coin-operated laundry, coffee corner, weekly linen change, biweekly room cleaning, and daily cleaning of common areas.

Both residences offer safe and inclusive environments, located near the campus and well connected by public transport, making them ideal for visiting scholars and students.

Affordable pricing and conditions
The housing service is provided at reduced rates compared to local market prices. Current tariffs, approved by the IULM Board of Directors on 30 January 2024, are as follows:

  • 1 to 6 nights: €50 per person/night
  • 7 to 14 nights: €45 per person/night
  • 15 to 29 nights: €40 per person/night
  • From 30 nights: €35 per person/night

These rates are inclusive of all management costs and services, ensuring affordability and transparency.

Booking process and regulations
Reservations must be requested by the relevant IULM faculty or department at least seven days before the intended stay, via email to the Ufficio Residenze ([email protected]). Confirmation is subject to availability. Payments are made in advance by bank transfer or credit card (if borne by the guest), or directly by IULM (if costs are covered by the university).

Guests are required to respect the Regolamento delle Residenze Universitarie (Santander and Cascina Moncucco), which outlines behavioral norms, safety rules, and community life provisions, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.

Strategic impact
Through the Foresteria Service, IULM guarantees affordable, fully equipped, and well-connected housing to support international exchange, research collaborations, and visiting activities. By offering reduced rates and structured services, the university ensures that economic barriers do not prevent scholars, professionals, and visiting students from joining its academic community.

This initiative contributes directly to the provision of affordable and accessible housing options for members of the university and visiting community, supporting cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and sustainable integration into the city of Milan.