Augustinianum College, University residence in central Milan, Italy.
Augustinianum College is a student residence in central Milan, affiliated with the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. It is a private building offering single rooms with private bathrooms, along with shared study rooms, common areas, and kitchen spaces.
The college was founded in 1933 by Agostino Gemelli as a housing project tied to the Catholic University. It was created during a period when the university was expanding its presence in Milan and needed to provide accommodation for a growing number of students.
The college's name recalls the medieval tradition of church-run colleges beside universities, which Gemelli cited when he chose "collegio" over "pensionato". Since 1933 it has housed students of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and its programme includes cultural and pastoral activities; each year the college issues a "Bilancio di Missione" reporting them.
The college stands on Via Ludovico Necchi beside the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in the same street as the former Collegio Marianum and Domus Nostra. It is a private residence and not open to casual visitors. Admission today depends on a ranking based on secondary-school final marks and an oral interview; logistics are handled by EDUCatt.
Several former residents of the Augustinianum went on to hold prominent positions in Italian politics and public life. For a residence of its size, this connection to national affairs is something few comparable buildings can claim.
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