Flatshare in Pavia

If you want to live in a shared flat in Pavia, we suggest you consider the neighbourhoods in the centre of the city, Torretta, Chizzo, Campeggi and San Lanfranco, always depending on which University campus you are going to go to. You will surely have a great time with your roommates! Take the opportunity to learn about the different cultures and ways of life.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Pavia

These are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the Italian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Pavia

• You can choose between single and shared spare rooms, all furnished for the number of occupants that can live in them. You can also select between private shared flats or student residences.

• Some flats may have access to a garden and/or terrace, which gives the accommodation a plus.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Pavia

• Some student residences can have quite strict rules with timetables, and others welcome only people who are of the same sex.

• It can be difficult to find a flat with good characteristics, location, price and with a contract for less than a year.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Pavia

There are several apps for Erasmus+ that help make the planning and experience of the exchange easier. In them, there is different information, about the procedures, the university, and life in the city. For example, one of the tips students from previous years usually give is that you take advantage of the available discounts with the University of Pavia student card, such as in supermarkets or tourist sites throughout Europe.

How to meet people in Pavia

Below we will tell you about some of the ways you have to meet people in the Italian city, in addition to encouraging you to interact with your flatmates, who will surely become some of your closest friends during the exchange.

Student associations in Pavia

One of the best associations you can join is the STEP ESN Pavia, with which you can join in many events and activities while meeting other students in the city. Some activities are karaoke nights, theme parties and international dinners, museum visits, river rafting, and affordable trips to cities like Florence and Milan, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Pavia

In this social network, you will find different Erasmus groups to join. For example, there is the general of the STEP ESN Pavia and others of the ESN that are divided by academic year. There are also groups such as the so-called "Erasmus Pavia", in which you will also be able to meet people who are going to be or have already been on an exchange in the city.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Pavia

Both the associations and the Facebook groups and the students on their own create WhatsApp groups in which you will be able to meet people with your same interests and organize plans on your own, in addition, to joining those proposed by others.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Pavia

Keep in mind these tips for life in shared flats in the Italian city:

• If you choose to live in the centre of the town and your faculty is a bit far, you will be able to reach it by bus or bicycle. With the first option, you can choose a quarterly transport rate that is relatively cheap for students, and with the second option, you can buy a second-hand bicycle that is usually cheap.

• In some cases, the apartments do not have a washing machine, so you have to pay attention if it is important to you. However, in all neighbourhoods, there are usually laundromats that you can use.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Pavia