Studying in Italy is an exciting proposition. Known to be one of the most affordable destinations for international students, Italy is known to have several top universities, both public and private. Italy is famous for its culture, history, art, architecture, fashion and food and is truly a country filled with wonders. Italy also boasts of its multicultural ambience and is extremely student-friendly. So, for a fun and amazing student-life coupled with reasonable living costs, Italy is definitely the place to be.

As you plan to move to Italy, you are probably leaving behind friends and family and moving away from home for the first time, and therefore, finding a home-away-from-home is really important. While you are in India, the task of finding the right kind of accommodation within the right budget might seem difficult, however, there are plenty of resources available to help you find just what you are looking for. Here are a few pointers to get you started.

Top 10 tips to consider while choosing your accommodation-

• Ensure all terms and conditions are favourable to your study duration and course plan.
• Decide and plan on the type of accommodation required, such as twin-sharing, studios, apartments, hostels, etc.
• Understand the charges per person, what costs are split or shared based on room structure, splitting of utility charges, etc.
• Check charges for furnishings, appliances, Wi-Fi, telephone, etc.
• Ensure all safety and security measures are accounted for and captured in the agreement.
• Ensure your lease agreement includes all information with regards to start date, end date, auto-renewal, sub-letting, cancellation charges, penalties, etc.
• Check if there is pantry or kitchen set up for you to be able to cook. If not, check alternate options for daily meals.
• Check accessibility to public transportation for daily commute.
• Check what are the rules around visitors, visitor timings, if it is pet-friendly or not, etc.
• Decide whether to take up short term accommodation before you find something long-term.

Student accommodation in Italy is quite affordable and there many options to choose from. Listed below are some of the websites that you can refer to find the accommodation that suits your needs-

1. https://apartostudent.com/
2. https://www.uniplaces.com/
3. https://rentola.com/
4. https://www.studentsville.it/rooms-for-students/
5. https://www.universityrooms.com/en-GB/countries/IT
6. https://erasmusplay.com

As you venture on your next phase, we are sure you will love what Italy has to offer you. If you need more information on studying in Italy, please feel free to connect with our education consultants. We have helped many students achieve success in finding admission and their perfect accommodation.