On the 10th of September 2018, we inaugurated the Milan headquarters, the school environments were renovated and equipped with the latest generation instrumentation and technologies. This happened also thanks to the partnership with the main Italian and foreign ophthalmic instrumentation companies with which multi-year implementation and development programs have been planned to keep the instrumentation technologically updated.
The school, consisting of optimal environments for educational and training activities, includes:
- 4 classrooms also equipped with ophthalmic instrumentation,
- 2 spacious laboratories and clinics, equipped with ophthalmic instrumentation and latest generation equipment,
- 1 library with texts in Italian and English,
- 2 study rooms and sports facilities;
- Students and teachers’ offices and management’s office
- large recreational space at students’ disposal.
The complex that hosts the Milan headquarters of the Zaccagnini Institute, is a multipurpose building that includes a renowned theatre and a basketball gym designed by the brothers Vito and Gustavo Latis. It is located in the central area of Porta Genova, a neighbourhood that offers many solutions and housing opportunities close to the Institute. There are many businesses in the area, including malls, banks, public and private health clinics, bars, restaurants and gyms.
BY TRAIN – Recommended mode
From Milan Central Train Station take GREEN Line 2 towards ASSAGO/P.ZA ABBIATEGRASSO. After 7 stops, get off at Sant'Agostino station. Take the exit to Piazza Sant'Agostino, and walk along Cesare Da Sesto street until you reach the intersection with Daniele Crespi street. Turn left. On the right side of Daniele Crespi Street at number 9 you will find the Ariberto Centre.
To check the updated methods to reach the school please refer to the following website:
www.moovitapp.com
BY CAR
Via Daniele Crespi 9, 20123 Milano
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For those arriving by car, there are two affiliated parking garages on Ariberto street:
Garage Ariberto Street, 4, Tel.02 89403630;
Garage Ariberto Street 25, you can also use the entrance located in Cesare da Sesto 22/A, Tel 02 89404845.
BY PLANE
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FROM MILANO MALPENSA AIRPORT
From and to Milan Malpensa airport there is the Malpensa Express train that connects the Airport with Milan Cadorna Station where the train and metro converge. Once in Milan Cadorna take the M2 Verde Metro line in the direction of ASSAGO/P. ZA ABBIATEGRASSO and get off after two stops at Sant'Agostino station.
Take the exit to Piazza Sant'Agostino, and walk along Cesare Da Sesto Street until you reach the intersection with Daniele Crespi Street. Turn left. On the right side of Daniele Crespi Street at number 9 you will find the Ariberto Centre. The Institute occupies the spaces located on the third floor of the Ariberto Centre.
To check the updated methods to reach the school please refer to the following website:
www.moovitapp.com
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FROM MILANO LINATE AIRPORT
When arriving at Milan Linate airport you can use the public transport to reach the school. Take the Bus line no. 73 connects the airport with Piazza Duomo. Once in Piazza Duomo, take the RED Metro Line 1 in the direction of Bisceglie, and get off at the third stop CADORNA FN Station. From CADORNA FN, take the GREEN Metro Line 2 and get off after two stops at Sant 'Agostino Station.
Take the exit to Piazza Sant'Agostino, and walk along Cesare Da Sesto street until you reach the intersection with Daniele Crespi street. Turn left. On the right side of Daniele Crespi street at number 9 you will find the Ariberto Centre. The Institute occupies the spaces located on the third floor of the Ariberto Centre.
To check the updated methods to reach the school please refer to the following website:
www.moovitapp.com
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FROM ORIO AL SERIO AIRPORT
The ATB bus no. 1 connects the Orio al Serio Airport with the Bergamo Railway Station. The Bergamo Railway Station is connected by frequent trains to the Milano Centrale Railway Station. At the Milano Centrale Station, take the GREEN Line 2 in the direction of ASSAGO/PIAZZA ABBIATEGRASSO. After 7 stops, get off at Sant'Agostino station. Take the exit to Piazza Sant'Agostino, walk along Cesare Da Sesto street until you reach the intersection with Daniele Crespi street. Turn left. On the right side of Daniele Crespi street at number 9 you will find the Ariberto Centre. The Institute occupies the spaces located on the third floor of the Ariberto Centre.
To check the updated methods to reach the school please refer to the following website:
www.moovitapp.com
Furthermore, the Institute supports and facilitates the search for apartments by groups of Italian and international students.
There is an extensive list of Bed & Breakfasts and affiliated hotels near the Institute and in Milan.
Milan, as the economic and financial capital of Italy, is a reference in the world of fashion and industrial design as well as hosting the main European Exhibition Centre, where MIDO takes place, the most important world fair for optics and eyewear.
The city, consistently at the top of the rankings for quality of life, health, work, economy and safety, offers many opportunities and accommodation solutions for international and off-site students at balanced costs and safe civil contexts Milan offers excellent hospitality, integration opportunities and healthcare services to international and off-site students.