Messina has a diverse range of housing options for students.
However, it's recommended to initiate your accommodation hunt early on, especially given the influx of students each semester looking for the same spaces.
Starting your search early ensures you can secure a comfortable spot that aligns with your preferences and budget.
Accommodation choices in Messina encompass:
- UNIME Student Residences
- Rooms provided by the Regional Agency for Right to Study (ERSU) student residences.
- Shared spaces in private flats or apartments.
Starting your search early ensures you can secure a comfortable spot that aligns with your preferences and budget.
UNIME STUDENT RESIDENCES
Living in a Student Residence hall provides students with a good living situation, close to other students, as well as being near the University.
Since the number of rooms for foreign students and visitors is limited, assignment of rooms is subject to availability.
For further information please contact only the Unime Residence Unit: unimeresidence@unime.it.
ERSU STUDENT RESIDENCES
The Regional Agency for Right to Study (ERSU) residences are located at:
- ERSU Annunziata Campus – Contrada Battaglia, SS. Annunziata
- ERSU Papardo Campus – Contrada Papardo, Ganzirri
- Unime Sport Centre – SS. Annunziata
For further information please contact only the ERSU Residence Unit: : ersumessina@ersu.me.it
PRIVATE FLATS OR APARTMENTS
If students have chosen to explore the option of living in a shared apartment in Messina, several online platforms can assist you in your search for accommodation. Here are some popular websites to consider:
- www.idealista.it (in Italian, focused on shared apartments)
- www.immobiliare.it (for various rental options in Italy) www.casa.it (general rental platform)
- www.subito.it (a broader classified ads website where housing offers can also be found)
- Facebook group for rentals in Messina, mostly in Italian)
For further housing options, the Erasmus Students Network (ESN), an association of former Erasmus students, can help you to find the right private accommodation in Messina. ESN provides regularly updated lists of private flats and houses and helps students in their search: Messina ESN accomodation.