Flatshare in Brescia

We recommend that you consider living in a shared flat in Brescia, to be able to share fun moments with your flatmates and make the experience even more unforgettable.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Brescia

These are the highlights of living in shared flats in this city of Lombardy:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Brescia

• If one of your roommates is Italian, you will be able to share a flat with a very kind person and learn or practise the language much more daily.

• You will find apartments in convenient neighbourhoods to live as a student, such as the historic centre, Borgo Trento and Sant'Eustacchio, for example. Also, if you are going to the Medical Campus of the University of Brescia, you can live in the Mompiano neighbourhood.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Brescia

• Many of the apartments do not include electricity, internet, water, etc. in the monthly rent. Look closely, because if this is not the case, you will have to add an extra amount at the end of each month.

• You will have to share common areas such as the bathroom, kitchen and living room. If the bathroom is important to you, remember that some spare rooms include a private bathroom, although at a higher price.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Brescia

Do you want to make the process of your exchange to Brescia as simple as possible? We recommend that you download some Erasmus+ apps that are available. In them, you will be able to carry out various procedures, such as requesting a new exchange, filling out the Learning Agreement, accessing the necessary paperwork from the university, as well as reading advice from students from other years. One of these tips is that you ask the University of Brescia for a transport card that allows you to use the bus and the metro for free as a student.

How to meet people in Brescia

These are some of the ways you have to meet people in this Italian city:

Student associations in Brescia

International young people often associate with ESN Brescia, which provides support to students upon arrival in the city, and it also organizes a lot of fun events and activities where you can meet people.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Brescia

You will see that there are several Facebook groups to join, but we recommend that yes or yes you join the ESN Brescia group because in it you will find out about all the activities that you can be part of. These usually include aperitifs with language exchange, theme parties, karaoke, beer pong or yoga evenings, and affordable trips, such as to Bibione or Franciacorta.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Brescia

You will surely find WhatsApp groups to join, both in the Facebook group and in student associations. This is a good opportunity to meet people in this Italian city and to be in contact with them more easily, even organizing plans on your own.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Brescia

We give you some tips to keep in mind when living in a shared flat in the Italian city:

• Some flats and residences for students are intended for people of the same sex, that is to say, that only boys or girls can live in them. You will also find others that are mixed, so you have to think about which is the most convenient option for you.

• Take advantage of your stay in Brescia to be able to explore not only the city but also the surrounding lakes, mountains, and forests. Plus, you'll have easy access to Milan and Bergamo airports for affordable travel.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Brescia