Find student housing
before you arrive in Italy.
ILC Institut helps candidates clarify their housing needs and launch a structured search for their studies in Italy.
A clear request helps you move faster.
Student housing in Italy should be prepared early: city, budget, arrival date, room type and essential preferences. Proof of accommodation is also part of the Type D visa dossier (dichiarazione di alloggio or ospitalita).
Italy first
Guidance for Italian university cities, with attention to budget, transport and distance from classes.
Precise needs
Room, studio, apartment, kitchen, shower, living room, enclosed property or neighborhood preferences: everything is stated clearly.
Followed process
Your request is sent with the information needed to simplify exchanges and next steps.
From plan to housing
Describe your project
Share the city, arrival date, budget and type of housing you are looking for.
Set the criteria
Rooms, kitchen, shower, living room, neighborhood preferences and important notes.
Launch the search
Send the request to our team to start guidance and possible checks.
Prepare your move
Keep documents, timeline and budget ready so you can respond quickly.
Housing and the study visa
For a Type D visa, the consulate requires proof of accommodation in Italy. Prepare one of these documents alongside your housing search.
See the full visa procedureDichiarazione di alloggio
Form completed by the landlord, agency or residence confirming your address in Italy for the duration of your studies.
Dichiarazione di ospitalita
If you stay with someone in Italy: form signed by the host with a copy of their ID.
Contract or reservation
Lease, reservation confirmation or university residence letter depending on your situation.
Practical tips in Italy
- Indicative shared-room budget: EUR 250–450/month depending on the city (southern and mid-size cities are often cheaper).
- Apply for your codice fiscale as soon as possible after arrival — often required for a lease.
- Check distance to your university and transport (student pass).
- The address on your accommodation declaration must match the city on your Universitaly pre-enrolment.
Launch a student housing search
Fill in the main details. The button prepares a WhatsApp message to send to ILC Institut.
Preparing to leave for Italy?
Start by clarifying your housing, host city and arrival timeline.