Pleasant studio near the Parco Area delle Scienze of the Università degli Studi di Parma, parma

Beautiful studio aparments available at few steps from the campus. Unfortunately my PhD income is too poor to pay the rent

The apartments are exactly like the photos, quite nice and in a good location. The only reasons I chose it, because there are no other advantages, are the high price (€600 per month) without bills included. In the first contract, it was €550 with everything included, then they decided to raise the rent and remove the bills. They literally have solar panels above the apartment. We had no Wi-Fi for about three months. During holidays, there is no staff, so if you have to leave the apartment during that time, it's a mess. The cleaning of the common areas was terrible in the first few months, but it's improved a bit now. YOU CANNOT BRING GUESTS TO SLEEP AT YOUR PLACE, nor can you share the apartment. PETS of any kind ARE NOT ALLOWED. The staff is definitely not the friendliest or most efficient. When things like the boiler break, it takes over a month to get it fixed (so you have to take cold showers). THERE IS ONLY 1 WASHING MACHINE for 47 apartments, which breaks down at least once a month.

I do not recommend this residence, especially for Erasmus students or anyone who values ​​a minimum of comfort and good management. My six-month experience was quite negative, and here's why: 1. Poor cleaning: Despite paying for a cleaning service, it was a disgrace. My terrace was unusable for my entire stay because the table, chairs, and floor were covered in pigeon droppings. I reported it several times, and they never did anything about it. 2. Lack of basic supplies: They provide absolutely nothing. No cleaning supplies, no kitchen utensils, no bedding. For such a high rent, this is unacceptable. Furthermore, they charge €2 for each use of the washing machine, without including detergent. 3. Serious problems without solutions: • Heating and hot water: The central heating barely worked, and the heating in my room was never fixed. I went more than a month without hot water in the middle of winter, having to boil water to heat the room so I could shower. • • Water leak in the shower: For two months, a constant dripping made a noise that made it almost impossible to sleep. I reported it several times, and they never fixed it. 4. Terrible location for Erasmus life: If you enjoy nightlife, forget about this residence. It's extremely far from the usual nightlife areas. There are no night buses until 7 a.m., so the only options are to walk for more than an hour or use a rental scooter/bike, which is dangerous in winter with ice, rain, and fog. I slept at friends' houses more often than in my own room. 5. Problems with the deposit refund: They took forever to return it. They just kept giving me the runaround and avoiding explanations. I didn't get it back until three months later, and only after I threatened legal action. In short, the management and maintenance of this residence leave much to be desired. You can't pay such high rent and receive such poor service. If you're an Erasmus student or simply want a service that matches the price, DO NOT choose this campus.

I moved into this property when it was newly built, in March 2023. I was told the rent was €400 plus an additional €150 in utilities (including cleaning and bills). I was also told the price would actually drop in the following months. I arrived in August 2024 paying €640 in rent plus utilities, with absurd prices of over €100 a month (for a studio apartment, no less). Aside from the excessive costs, right from the start (new apartments) I encountered several maintenance issues that were never resolved (I had to pay for them myself). Furthermore, I was told there would be a free laundry room available to everyone. This laundry room later turned out to consist of just one washer and dryer (for over 40 apartments), and it was also a paid service, costing €2 per load. I think this is completely crazy.

The apartment is exactly like the one in the photo; it's very nice and modern, and it's in a good location for those attending university on the Science Campus. The studio apartments have the essentials: a kitchen, a bathroom, a bed, and a balcony. There's also air conditioning and a boiler. Moving alone and relying on Camplus isn't the best option, because if you run into any problems, you'll have to make do. There's an information point on the premises, but unfortunately, there's often no one there (during business hours). There's no emergency number; for anything, you have to email. However, if you're on the weekend, responses aren't immediate; you might have to wait until Monday. The facility has a laundry area with one washer and dryer for 47 apartments. At least once a month, it's unusable and often smells unpleasant. In fact, for the same price, I recommend going to a laundromat. The deposit includes cleaning of the apartment, but I don't recommend it, as it was extremely dirty. As mentioned above, you have to make do. Unfortunately, I had to wait a month for the air conditioning to be fixed, and I'm still waiting (since September) for the shutters to be fixed. I'll consider moving out as soon as my contract ends.