Erasmus groups in Milan
Where the people are, where students go out and what it costs to live in Milan as an Erasmus student.
What Erasmus groups are there in Milan?
Spain is the top country of origin among Milan's Erasmus students, narrowly ahead of France. These are the official channels to get in touch before you arrive.
Official ESN sections in Milan
Milan has no single ESN: there is one section per university. Bocconi has its own too, but its website did not respond when we checked the links.
- ESN Milano Statale · University of Milan (Statale)
- ESN Politecnico di Milano · Politecnico di Milano
- ESN Milano-Bicocca · Milano-Bicocca
- ESN Milano Cattolica · Catholic University
- ESN Milano IULM · IULM
Other organisations and communities
- International Week, running events since 1997
- Milano Erasmus
- District
Links checked on 31 October 2026. The WhatsApp groups for each intake are opened every year and expire; use the official channels above, and never pay anything before seeing a flat. If you would rather have one place, the Milan chat on ErasmusMates brings together the city's verified students.
Where do Erasmus students go out in Milan?
Alcatraz on Fridays is the fixed Erasmus date in Milan. On Thursdays, The Club on Corso Garibaldi, next to Hollywood. For the day's listings, Milanese use Papido and Milano in Discoteca.
Tickets: Fourvenues for guest lists and promoters, plus Xceed, DICE and TicketSms depending on the venue.
Where to live as an Erasmus student in Milan
Città Studi is the university district, next to the Politecnico's Leonardo campus. Navigli is the canal-side party area and pricier. Lambrate and Turro come out cheaper.
Indicative price: €500–700 in Città Studi and €600–800 in Navigli.
Residences cost from €700 to over €1,300: Camplus (Città Studi, Turro and Lambrate), The Social Hub, Livensa and Nido. For flats, Uniplaces and Spotahome.
Host universities
Students from Spanish universities who go to Milan mostly attend: Politecnico di Milano, Bicocca, Statale, Cattolica.
One thing worth knowing
Milan is among the most expensive cities on this list and the good rooms go fast, so sort out accommodation before you land.
Frequently asked questions about Erasmus in Milan
How many Erasmus students are there in Milan?
About 4,230 a year, around 987 of them from Spanish universities. It is the second-biggest destination for Spanish students, after Rome.
Which nights do Erasmus students go out in Milan?
Thursdays at The Club on Corso Garibaldi and Fridays at Alcatraz, the best-known Erasmus party in the city.
How much is a room in Milan?
Between €500 and €700 in Città Studi, the Politecnico's neighbourhood, and between €600 and €800 in Navigli. Private residences run from €700 to €1,300.
How do I meet people before arriving in Milan?
Write to the ESN section of your host university and to the city's organisations (International Week, Milano Erasmus), and join the Milan chat on ErasmusMates, where this semester's verified Erasmus students are.
Are there Erasmus WhatsApp groups in Milan?
Yes. Each intake opens its own, usually through ESN or the city's Facebook groups. The usual problem is that there end up being several at once, unmoderated, and many of the links in circulation are from past years. On ErasmusMates there is a single chat per city, with verified access.
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City chat, daily vote on where to go out and a flat board, all in one app.
Other cities
More cities, in Spanish: Lisboa, París, Oporto, Varsovia, Praga, Budapest, Dublín, Viena, Berlín, Helsinki, Estocolmo, Estambul.
Mobility figures: official Erasmus+ records 2022–2023, annual average (geolocated data, CC BY 4.0). Rents are indicative ranges from housing portals and guides. Venues and organisations checked against public sources; check opening times before you go. Updated 31 October 2026.