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Milan isn't just Italy's fashion and business capital, it's a young, international and deeply student-driven metropolis. From aperitivo on the Navigli canals to lectures at Politecnico or Bocconi, moving to Milan means landing right in the heart of the most cosmopolitan corner of Italy.
Effortless metro network
Four metro lines plus night trams. The ATM student travel card costs under 22 EUR per month for under-26s, the cheapest in any major European capital.
European travel hub
Three airports (Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo) plus high-speed trains to Rome, Florence and Turin. Weekend trips are cheap, fast and frequent.
map Best areas to live
Navigli
Milan's bohemian heart: canals lined with aperitivo bars, vintage Sunday markets and a buzzing Erasmus crowd every night. Perfect if you want social life, terraces and late hours. Quick access via M2 metro line.
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Citta Studi
The home of Politecnico and Statale students. More affordable rents than the centre, a young vibe, and bookshops and cafes packed with Erasmus students at every hour.
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Milan hosts three of Italy's most prestigious universities: Politecnico (engineering, architecture, design), Bocconi (economics and management) and Universita Statale. Their global rankings make Milan one of the most sought-after Erasmus destinations in Europe.
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Politecnico di Milano Main campuses in Citta Studi and Bovisa. World top-10 in architecture and design.
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Universita Bocconi Campus in Porta Romana. European leader in economics, finance and management.
nightlife Aperitivo & Nightlife
The Milanese aperitivo ritual
In Milan, aperitivo is a way of life. For 8 to 12 EUR you get a cocktail (Negroni, Spritz or Milano-Torino) plus an unlimited buffet. The best spots are in Navigli, Brera and Porta Venezia. Doors open from 7pm.
