Housing for international students & staff

INTERNATIONAL HOUSING SERVICE

The International Housing Office provides support for international students in finding suitable accommodation in Padua’s private rental market.

Cerco Alloggio is the service launched by the International Housing Office of the University of Padua that provides degree-seeking students, PhD students, and international mobility students with fully furnished and equipped apartments, located in Padua and in the other provinces where the University operates (Venice, Vicenza, Rovigo, Treviso).

Our services include:

• Guidance and orientation on the local housing market
• English translation of rental contracts and clarification of legal terms
• Personalised accommodation search based on individual needs and preferences
• Assistance with administrative procedures (hospitality declarations, lease agreements, and other required documentation)

Contact us:
email: housing@unipd.it
Website link: https://cercoalloggio.com/padova

Facebook: facebook.com/CercoAlloggioPadova
Instagram: instagram.com/cercoalloggio_official

Application Form for International Students

International enrolled students can also contact us by filling in the application form at: cercoalloggio.com/international

Private accommodation with reserved places for international students

The University of Padua has partnered with private landlords to reserve accommodation exclusively for international students. 

Affiliated residences: 

Collegio Universitario Don Nicola Mazza - Collegio universitario di merito
Residenza "Giuseppe Tosi", via Savonarola 176 - 35137 Padova
Residenza "Isabella Scopoli", via Canal 14 - 35121 Padova
Residenza “Job Campus”, via Giambattista Belzoni 146 - 35121 Padova
Ph: 049 873 4411
Email: ammissioni.padova@collegiomazza.it
https://international.collegiomazza.it/

Top Rent srl "Homstudent" 
Via Enrico degli Scrovegni n. 2
Ph: 049 5200500
Email: commerciale@homstudent.com
https://www.homstudent.com/stanze/

Collegio Universitario Don Mazza - Information document

Top Rent  - Information document

ESU - University Halls of Residences

ESU (Azienda regionale per il diritto allo studio universitario) offers subsidized accomodation in university residences, allocated through an annual competitive selection process.

Accommodation fees are calculated based on academic merit, household income (ISEE), available facilities, and residence location.

Application process:

The call for applications, including eligibility criteria and deadlines, is published each year in early summer on the ESU website.

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION AT ESU GUEST HOUSES

Short-term accommodation for international academics, researchers, and students visiting Padua for study, teaching, or research.

Stay duration: Weekly or monthly bookings (maximum 6 months)

Facilities: Modern rooms and suites near university campuses with reception, Internet, laundry, and additional services.

Locations: Agripolis campus (Legnaro), Copernico (Padua), Luzzatti (Padua), Villa Liberty (Padua)

Learn more: https://www.esu.pd.it/residenze/#foresterie

CUR - Student residence in Rovigo

Modern student residence located in Rovigo, next to the university building (CUR) on Viale Porta Adige. 

Available to students, PhD students, visiting professors, and students’ parents. 

For more information and bookings please fill in the form.