Graduate Housing

Graduate Housing combines convenience with independence, offering students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant daily life of Rome while becoming an integral part of the JCU graduate community.

All apartments are fully furnished, and utilities are included. Located in neighborhoods near the campuses, these accommodations are accessible via Rome's public transportation system, with commutes of up to 30 minutes by bus, tram, or on foot.

Apartment designs, furnishings, layouts, and locations may vary. Students can indicate building and room preferences on their housing application, but final placement depends on availability and the application submission date. Graduate Housing availability is limited, with priority given to new incoming graduate students starting in Fall.

The JCU Housing team is dedicated to supporting students living in Graduate Housing. They provide advice, tips, and information about nearby shops and services. Additionally, students have access to a 24/7 emergency contact number.

Housing Options

First-year graduate students can opt for either a studio apartment or a shared apartment with single-occupancy bedrooms. Housing is secured with an Extended Housing contract, spanning from Fall to Spring and including the winter break for continuous accommodation.

Second-year graduate students can choose flexible, semester-based contracts. Options include studio apartments, shared apartments with single-occupancy bedrooms, or shared bedrooms, ensuring both affordability and convenience during their final semester. 

Housing Contract and Payments

To secure JCU Housing, both the application and the required deposit must be submitted by the deadline. Housing availability is limited, and demand often exceeds capacity. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list if all housing options are full, even if their applications meet the deadline. Any applications that fail to meet the deposit and full payment deadlines will also be waitlisted. Submissions after the deadline will not be considered for JCU Housing.

Extended Housing Contract is available exclusively to first-year graduate students seeking continuous accommodation in JCU Housing from Fall through Spring (late August – early May) without needing to move between semesters. Approved students remain in the same apartment until the Spring semester ends.

To secure housing:

• Submit a completed Fall application and deposits for both Fall and Spring ($2,000/€2,000) by the Fall application deadline.
• Pay the remaining Fall balance and Winter Break housing fee by the Fall Full Payment deadline (July 15).
• Pay the remaining Spring balance by the Spring Full Payment deadline (November 30). The Winter Break housing fee is mandatory for the Extended Housing Contract option.

Semester-Based Housing Contract is available to second-year graduate students who need housing only for their Fall semester to complete their program. To secure housing, submit a completed Fall application and deposit ($1,000) by the deadline.

Prices

ART HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Information for U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the United States, or Canadian citizens.
Information for citizens of countries other than the United States or Canada.

Important notice for students with dual citizenship:
Please note that you must decide at the beginning of your college career whether your billing currency will be euros or dollars. You will be billed in the same currency for the entire time that you attend JCU.

Financial Aid

• Submit both housing application and deposit by the deadline. The remaining balance is deferred until the financial aid is disbursed. If the remaining balance cannot be submitted by the full payment deadline, students must notify JCU Housing before the deadline to avoid being waitlisted.
• If housing deposit requirement cannot be met, email [email protected] by the housing application deadline. For further information, visit the Financial Aid page.

Waiting List 

Should any spaces become available, the Housing Office will contact students immediately for confirmation and they will be asked to submit a deposit or a full payment, depending on the date of the confirmation. Upon notification of the location and type of housing assigned, students will have the choice to accept or reject the offer within 48 hours from when the notification is sent.

Housing deposit without submitting a housing application by the deadline will not be accepted and will be placed on a waiting list. The complete application must be submitted with a deposit by the deadline (midnight CET) to be fully considered for allocation. The Housing deposit without the submission of a complete application does not guarantee housing. 

MEDICAL-RELATED ACCOMMODATION

If students have medical-related requests, they must complete the ‘Health Related Accommodation Needs’ section of the housing application with a medical or supporting document uploaded by the deadline. 

Students can update or make changes to their application on the Student Portal before the application deadline (midnight CET). After the deadline, the submitted application will remain available to view only.

GRADUATE HOUSING AVAILABILITY

Graduate housing prioritizes incoming first-year graduate students starting in the Fall. Second-year graduate students are eligible for housing only under the Semester-Based Contract. If additional spaces become available, the Housing Office will promptly notify students, who must then submit either a deposit or full payment, depending on the confirmation date.

How to apply for JCU Housing 

To apply for JCU Housing, enrolled students can access the housing application online through the JCU Student Portal. The application must be fully completed and submitted, along with the housing deposit, by the specified deadline for the intended semester. This applies whether you are applying for Semester-Based Housing or an Extended Housing Contract.