Erasmus Students

Before you arrive

Not sure who to contact? Start here. This page helps you immediately understand the difference between university support and ESN community life.

Who should I contact? What should I prepare?
Quick answer

Two different roles

If your question is about official university procedures, contact UniMiB support. If you want to meet people and enjoy your Erasmus experience, contact ESN Milano-Bicocca.

I need help with documents

Go to Bicocca University Angels and university services.

I want to meet people

Go to ESN Milano-Bicocca for events, trips and community life.

I’m arriving soon

Check the essentials to prepare before coming to Milan.

Who to contact

Choose the right contact immediately

This is the most important distinction: university support and ESN are not the same thing.

UniMiB support

Bicocca University Angels

Bicocca University Angels are student tutors with previous mobility experience who support incoming and outgoing students and work alongside the university’s international services. UniMiB presents them as a point of reference for mobility-related doubts and orientation, with contact through info.erasmus@unimib.it.

Contact BUA / UniMiB for
  • Arrival and departure forms
  • Learning Agreement and amendments
  • Mobility-related administrative guidance
  • Questions about official university procedures
Not the main contact for
  • Events, parties and trips
  • Student social life
  • ESN community activities
Community life

ESN Milano-Bicocca

ESN Milano-Bicocca is here to help you enjoy your Erasmus experience outside the classroom: meeting people, joining events, discovering Milan and becoming part of an international student community.

Contact ESN for
  • Events and parties
  • Trips and activities
  • Meeting local and international students
  • Feeling part of the Erasmus community
Not the main contact for
  • Official university paperwork
  • Learning Agreement approval
  • Arrival/departure administrative forms
Students at Milano-Bicocca campus
Who they are

More about Bicocca University Angels

Bicocca University Angels are not just a generic contact email. They are students with previous Erasmus or mobility experience who support other students during their international mobility and work in connection with UniMiB international services. UniMiB describes them as a support point for incoming and outgoing students, useful for doubts, practical orientation and several mobility-related administrative and organisational questions.

  • They support both incoming and outgoing mobility students
  • They are linked to the university internationalisation services and mobility support.
  • The official contact shown by UniMiB is info.erasmus@unimib.it.
  • For incoming Erasmus paperwork, UniMiB also directs students to the Incoming Erasmus Team / International Helpdesk.
Before you travel

What to prepare before arriving in Milan

A few things organised in advance can make your first days much easier.

1

Check official emails

Read UniMiB communications carefully, especially for deadlines and mobility instructions.

2

Keep documents ready

Make sure your ID, acceptance documents and travel details are easy to access.

3

Plan accommodation early

Try to secure at least temporary housing before arrival.

4

Budget your first weeks

Milan can be expensive at the beginning, so plan basic costs in advance.

Next step

Looking for accommodation?

Housing is one of the most important things to organise before arrival. Check our guide for practical tips, useful platforms and basic safety advice.