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Apartment at Viale Mario Rapisardi
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Room at Historical Sicilian Vintage House w/ Coworking + Terrace (Food district), Catania
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Apartment at Vicolo Litrico, 15, 95131 Catania CT, Italy
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Studio at Via Santissima Trinità
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Room at Via Generale di San Marzano, 33, 95125 Catania CT, Italia
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Apartment at Via Guglielmo Oberdan 32
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Room at Corso Sicilia
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Room at Historical Sicilian Vintage House w/ Coworking + Terrace (Food district), Catania
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Apartment at Via Nuovalucello, 2, 95126 Catania CT, Italy
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Apartment at Via Delle Sciare, 3, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
The University of Catania (Unict), founded in 1434, is the oldest university in Sicily and one of the largest in Italy. Every year it hosts more than 38,000 students, so you’ll find a lot of people to make plans with.
Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
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Private room Catania | 14 | €550 |
Residence Catania | 0 | € |
Studio Catania | 4 | €725 |
Entire place Catania | 36 | €1455 |
In this article you’ll find useful information to help you find student accommodation near the University of Catania.
It has campuses in the centre and north of the city. In this section you’ll find all the information you need to find accommodation near this institution.
It doesn’t have a main campus, but its buildings are distributed in different complexes in the city of Catania. The most important ones are:
It’s located in the northern part of the city. Most of the scientific and technological departments are located here, including:
If you’re interested in sports, you should know that the University Sports Centre is located in this complex. There you can sign up for the University's different sports teams.
It takes about 40 minutes to get to Cittadella Universitaria from the centre of Catania, so it's a good idea to look for nearby accommodation if you want to be close to it.
It’s located next to the Cittadella Universitaria, to the north of it and next to the University Hospital with the same name. The classes of the departments of Medicine and Health Sciences are taught here.
Depending on the area where you’re going to study, you may want to look for accommodation in one part of the city or another. Here you’ll find the most popular student neighbourhoods and information about them to help you make your choice.
To the northwest of the historic centre, this district is one of the most populous and lively in Catania, with many shops, supermarkets and Italian restaurants. It’s popular with students for its serenity and proximity to the University, as well as being well connected to the University Citadel. More and more international students are choosing this neighbourhood, making it an intercultural area.
This area is attractive to both local and erasmus students for its atmosphere and connection to the University. Being in the historic centre, you’ll be able to enjoy iconic monuments such as the Cathedral of Catania, the Massimo Bellini theatre and the Piazza del Duomo. This neighbourhood is also famous for its lively nightlife, especially on Via Etnea and the square of the Teatro Massimo. If you’re looking for an active lifestyle, with a mix of history, nightlife and academic atmosphere, the centre of Catania is an excellent choice for you.
This residential area to the north of Catania is ideal for students looking for a quiet and authentic experience of local life. Well connected to the Cittadella Universitaria and more affordable than the centre, it has bars, cafeterias and restaurants for socialising. Although it doesn’t have the intense nightlife of the centre, it offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for those who prefer peace and serenity.
E.R.S.U. is the Sicilian Regional Institution in charge of university student residences, canteens and other facilities. They’re spread all over the city and have affordable prices for students, but you should know that some of them have limited places for international students.
In the city of Catania, there are several private university residences which offer student accommodation, especially for those looking for a comfortable and serviced option. They’re usually located close to the University of Catania campuses.
The University of Catania offers a wide variety of study programmes in different areas of knowledge such as Health Sciences, Computer Science and Technology, among others.
Yes! There are many accommodation options close to Unict, it has campuses all over Catania so it will be easy to find the perfect place for you.
Favourite student neighbourhoods are those near the University campuses, such as Borgo-Sanzio and Barriera-Canalicchio, and the city centre. The city is well connected so you can get everywhere easily.
Near the University of Catania, you'll find the historic centre, with the Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Agatha. You also have Via Etnea, the main shopping avenue, full with shops and restaurants.
It’s always very lively and multicultural, the city is full of international students from all over the world. In addition, many activities are organised within the University, as well as cultural, social and festive events.
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