Pre Departure
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NON-EU STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
Please note that, starting from Academic year 2020-2021, the application procedure is completely web-based. Non-EU students not living in Italy are requested to pre-enrol using the online platform UNIVERSITALY (www.universitaly.it). Once your request has been approved by the University of L'Aquila, you will receive a confirmation email. After that, you will have to get in contact with the local Italian Diplomatic-consular mission for the visa request process. Please note that the university confirmation email does not automatically imply the issue of a study visa. If you don’t know whether or not you need a visa to study in Italy, please visit https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it
Overview
All our students, both European and non-European, must hold valid insurance covering risks related to health, accidents, death, permanent invalidity, civil responsibility (including travel assistance) while they are outside their home country - that is to say, local students won't need any additional health insurance while studying in their home country.
Currently, our university hasn't got its own halls of residence, though there is one in town managed by the Abruzzo Regional Agency for Education, aka A.D.S.U. (a link is provided below). However, as L'Aquila is undergoing huge reconstruction after the 2009 earthquake, we strongly suggest you opt for renting a flat from private owners. The cost per person ranges from 150 to 350 euros per month depending on several factors (e.g. shared or private rooms, utility bills included or not, area). Living near the campus (the area is in a suburb in west L'Aquila known as Coppito) can be cheaper but this means staying on the outskirts away from the city life (events, nightlife, restaurants...).
Lately, a new student hall has opened up in town - it's known as Camplus. It is a private one, with no relation whatsoever with our university, but it is ideally located in the heart of the city centre, and fares seem to be in line with the rest of the private flats (they also offer Wi-Fi, cleaning, maintenance etc.). Check out their website to submit your application and find out more.
ESN L'Aquila
Please make contact with Aquilasmus - ESN L'Aquila (an official member of the Erasmus Student Network) to receive support with finding a place to stay in L'AquilaCamplus
Camplus is a newly-established hall of residence located right in L'Aquila city centre. It includes single and double ensuites, maintenance, wifi, cleaning, utilities etc. Check out the current selection announcement for more details.Temporary accommodation in L'Aquila & Useful links
The Aquilasmus staff will typically meet you within a few days after your arrival in L'Aquila to help you find a place to stay. For your first days in L'Aquila or if you wish to look for accommodation by yourself, you may refer to the links below
- ADSU Hall of Residence
- Adverts on Univaq.it
Online ADs from private owners available on our university website - FB group
"Cerco/Affitto Casa a L'Aquila!" Facebook group - Booking.com
- Idealista.it
Rooms for rent - Ads in English - Erasmusu.com
- Airbnb
Vacation rentals in L'Aquila - Bakeca.it
- Immobiliare.it
- Bed & Breakfast in L'Aquila
Vacation rentals in L'Aquila - Periscopio
- Subito.it
