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Student accommodation near the University of Florence

€1,400/month

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Apartment at Via San Gallo, Centro Storico

€550/month

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Room at Via Cesare Guasti, Rifredi

€550/month

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Room at Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Rifredi

€600/month

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Room at Via della Cernaia, 38, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

€580/month

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Room at Via Margaritone D'Arezzo, 3, 50143 Firenze FI, Italia

€450/month

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Room at Via del Bronzino

€450/month

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Room at Via Luigi Pulci, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy

€550/month

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Room at Viale Giuseppe Mazzini, Campo di Marte

€540/month

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Room at Via Ponte alle Mosse

€1,500/month

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Apartment at Via San Gallo, Centro Storico

€450/month

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Room at Via Luigi Pulci, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy

€620/month

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Room at Via Pisana, Isolotto-Legnaia

€1,600/month

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Apartment at Via Giovanni Fabbroni, Rifredi

€650/month

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Room at Via dei Sette Santi

€990/month

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Studio at Viale della Toscana 10

€500/month

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Room at Borgo Ognissanti

€500/month

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Room at Via Aligi Barducci

€460/month

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Room at Viale dei Mille

€680/month

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Room at Via Francesco Baracca, Santa Maria Novella

€600/month

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Room at Borgo dei Greci, Centro Storico

Flats, rooms and residences near the University of Florence

The University of Florence, “Università degli Studi di Firenze” in Italian, is one of the oldest and largest universities in Italy, welcoming some 60,000 students every year. This beautiful city in Tuscany has a wide range of accommodations, but to easily find one room, flat or residence near UNIFI, you have to take into account the information we give you below.

Available accommodationTotalAverage price
Private room Florence880€652
Residence Florence9€1044
Studio Florence458€1024
Entire place Florence1642€2147
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Flats and rooms for students near UNIFI

In order to find accommodation near this university, you first have to figure out where it is located and then, check the most convenient areas.

Where is the University of Florence located?

The departments of this institution are conveniently located according to their subject. We tell you where the 12 faculties are located, divided into "polos" or campuses:

Campuses in San Marco

UNIFI's main campus is in the central Florence neighbourhood called San Marco. The Central Administration offices and the Aula Magna are located here, as well as buildings that host classes from the following departments:

  • Human and Training Studies
  • Language Centre
  • Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences

Sesto Fiorentino - Scientific and Technological Pole

This campus is located in the Sesto Fiorentino area, northwest of Florence, about 15 minutes away by train from the centre. In this Scientific and Technological Pole, you will find the following departments:

  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Nuclear physics
  • Chemistry
  • Neuroscience, Psychology, Pharmacy and Children's Health
  • Biology
  • Agri-food Production and Environmental Sciences

Novoli - Pole of Social Sciences

On this campus, located in the Novoli neighbourhood, northwest of downtown Florence, are the following UNIFI departments:

  • Economics and Business Administration DISEI
  • DSG Legal Sciences
  • Political and Social Sciences DSPS

Buildings in the centre of Florence

There are several apartments spread over different neighbourhoods in the centre of the city of Tuscany, such as these:

  • Agrarian in the Cascine area
  • Engineering, Human Health, Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences at Morgagni, Careggi and Pieraccini
  • Engineering at Plesso Santa Marta
  • Psychology in the Torretta and San Salvi areas
  • Architecture in Santa Verdiana, Santa Teresa and San Niccolò

Prato Campus

In this city, which is about 20 minutes by train from Florence, is the Prato campus of UNIFI. Here, classes are taught at the following faculties:

  • Economy
  • Human and Training Studies
  • Human Health
  • Political Sciences

Calenzano Campus - Design Campus

Here is the institution's Design campus, where the Faculty of Architecture is located. It is close to Prato, also about 20 minutes by train from the centre of Florence.

Empoli Campus

Located in the metropolitan area of ​​Florence, you can reach the Empoli campus from the centre of Firenze in about 30 minutes by train. Classes from the following faculties are taught at UNIFI's Empoli campus:

  • Architecture
  • Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences
  • Human health

Vinci Campus

In the Florentine area where the famous Leonardo da Vinci was born, there is a building where some classes of the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences are taught.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near UNIFI

We tell you which are the most convenient according to the campus you are going to go to:

San Marco and San Lorenzo

These central neighbourhoods of Florence are ideal if you are going to one of the UNIFI departments that are located in the centre of the Italian city, since you will be able to reach all of them easily on foot or by bicycle. In these areas, there are also many bars and restaurants that students normally frequent.

Santa Croce

This area is ideal if you are going to go to the buildings where the Faculties of Psychology, Architecture (in San Niccolò, Santa Verdiana and Santa Teresa) and the building of the Via del Proconsolo.

Novoli - Rifredi

These two areas, which are to the west of the centre, are ideal if you are going to the Novoli campus and the buildings in the Rifredi area. They are quieter than the centre of Florence in terms of entertainment, but they also have several restaurants, shops and cultural places to go.

Student residences near the University of Florence

UNIFI does not have its own student residences, but you will find a wide range of private residences in the city of Florence. You have to pay close attention to the accommodation options they offer, since some of them have single rooms and others have shared rooms. Indeed, most of the residences are centrally located in the city.

Erasmus at the University of Florence

These are some piece of information to take into account when making your mobility in the institution:

  • Keep in mind that to make your mobility here you have to certify a B1 level in Italian, if your classes will be in that language, or, on the contrary, a B2 in English. The advantage is that the same university offers a free Italian course once you are in Florence.
  • At UNIFI you will have the possibility of joining the “Unibuddy” program, where you can talk to a student ambassador who can help you with their experience on different aspects of the exchange.

FAQ about UNIFI

What courses can you study at the University of Florence?
The careers that you can study at this institution can belong to one of the 12 schools into which it is divided: Art, Architecture, Agriculture, Economics, Education, Engineering, Mathematics, Law, Physics and Natural Sciences, Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacology, Psychology and Political Science.
Are there student accommodations near UNIFI?
Yes! There is a wide variety of flats, rooms and student residences near the different faculties of the university, so it is a good idea to determine in which of its buildings you are attending classes to find accommodation nearby.
What’s near the University of Florence?
Many of the university's buildings are located in the centre of Florence, so they are close to the most popular tourist sites (Ponte Vecchio, Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, etc.). Also, some buildings are in Santa Croce, where the Basilica di Santa Croce di Firenze is located, and very close to the famous Piazzale Michelangelo.
How much does student housing cost near UNIFI?
The average cost of a room in a student residence or a private apartment is usually around €600 per month. Keep in mind, however, that generally the further you get from the centre of Florence, the more affordable accommodation will be.
Which are the best Apps for Erasmus students at UNIFI?
One of the best apps you can download is Erasmus Play. In this app, you will be able to find accommodation near the university, meet other students who will be there at the same time as you and find out about different aspects of your exchange.