Finding a place to live in a new city - especially when you're coming from abroad. Figuring out health insurance and dealing with paperwork. Trying to make connections before you've even met your classmates. For many students, these are the challenges that fill the weeks before classes begin. To make this transition easier, Istituto Marangoni Milano created IM Life, a department dedicated to supporting students through every stage of their academic journey. From the moment you enrol, IM Life provides services, guidance, and initiatives designed to make arriving in Milan - and your entire university experience—smoother, more enjoyable, and more rewarding.

Where will you live?

One of the first questions every student asks when moving to a new city or country is probably: Where am I going to live? Istituto Marangoni Milano has teamed up with trusted agencies and partners to offer a range of accommodation options - both short- and long-term - to suit different needs and budgets.
All the information is available on our dedicated Accommodation page, which you can access by clicking HERE.

Tailored health insurance support

Moving to a new country also means adapting to a different healthcare system. IM Life provides clear guidance on the available health insurance options, helping you make informed decisions and start your experience in Milan with the confidence that you have the right coverage. A new partnership with the Welcomed multidisciplinary medical centre will also be launched soon, further expanding the healthcare services available to students.

Support That Goes Beyond

The partnership between Istituto Marangoni and Welcomed has been created to support students throughout both their academic and personal journeys, providing an accessible, professional, and confidential space where they can feel heard, guided, and supported.

Welcomed is a multidisciplinary healthcare centre dedicated to making high-quality care more accessible, integrated, and responsive to people's individual needs. Every journey begins with listening and understanding each person's unique situation in order to identify the most appropriate support, drawing on a team of medical, psychological, rehabilitation, and educational professionals.

This partnership offers far more than traditional psychological counselling. It provides a comprehensive wellbeing service designed to support the whole person emotionally, socially, physically, and personally.

Through this collaboration, students can:

• Access a confidential psychological counselling service.
• Take part in wellbeing screenings, guidance sessions, and educational webinars.
• Consult experienced professionals during periods of personal, emotional, or interpersonal difficulty.
• Develop greater self-awareness and strengthen their personal resilience.
• Improve their ability to manage stress, navigate change, and cope with the challenges of academic life.
• Receive referrals, when appropriate, for medical consultations and specialist care at Welcomed.

The service is also designed with prevention in mind. Rather than simply responding to difficulties, it helps students build emotional balance, independence, resilience, and the skills needed to thrive throughout their university experience.

Visita Sospesa® is Welcomed's social impact initiative, providing free medical, psychological, and rehabilitation services to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. By choosing Welcomed, students also contribute to supporting a model of healthcare that makes quality care more accessible to those who need it most.

Together, Istituto Marangoni and Welcomed provide a trusted and integrated support system that complements the Institute's existing student services promoting not only academic success but also the overall wellbeing and quality of life of every student.

Events and activities to help you feel part of the community

IM Life's role extends well beyond practical support. Throughout the academic year, the department enriches student life by organising events, cultural initiatives, and themed clubs, many of which are inspired and developed by the students themselves. Often, it’s these experiences outside the classroom that leave the most lasting memories. They help you make real connections and build a professional network that will stay valuable long after graduation.

Exclusive benefits and partnerships

To help students experience Milan to the fullest, IM Life also offers IM Community Benefits - a programme that gives you access to exclusive discounts and special offers from companies and institutions across the city. From restaurants and gyms to wellness centres, museums and many other services, the list of partners keeps growing, and you can check it out in the IM Society app even before classes begin.

Ready to start your Milan journey?

Visit the Get Ready to Start Your Journey page to discover everything you need to make the most of your time at Istituto Marangoni Milano. From practical information to exclusive services and community events, IM Life is here to support you from day one.