The University of Foggia activates “Cerco Alloggio”
A solid presence close to the territory that is transformed into an integrated institutional service.
Article published on 14 July 2026 on homacoop.it; the data refer to that date.
In collaboration with HOMA, the University expands its services dedicated to the right to study with qualified support for housing research
A solid presence close to the territory that is transformed into an integrated institutional service. HOMAconsolidates its historical link with the city of Foggia and with its University through the activation of Cerco Alloggioas a reference service for the home search ofUniversity of Foggia.
HOMA has been active in Foggia for over ten years. In this long period, the synergy with the University has developed and consolidated through specific conventions aimed at supporting the student population. Today, this collaboration takes a fundamental step:Cerco Alloggiofinally becomes theofficial and structured tool that the University equips itself with for the benefit of many off-site students, interns, doctorates and Erasmus/ international students.
With this choice, UniFG takes an important step in expanding the services dedicated to the right to study, offering a qualified reference point for the search for safe, transparent and verified housing solutions.
A safe reference point against expensive rents and scams
Finding reliable accommodation is a factor that profoundly affects the university experience. Thanks to the platform cercoalloggio.com and to the skills of the HOMA team, the UniFG student community will be able to count on:
- Verified ads: to protect tenants from misleading ads and ensure the quality of the properties.
- Full contractual assistance: support in managing and registering rental contracts, also available in English.
- Dedicated University Advisor: a professional ready to guide and accompany students step by step in choosing accommodation.
In addition, to promote the reception and internationalization of the University, The University of Foggia will directly bear a significant share of the costs of accessing the service for international students, guaranteeing them highly discounted rates compared to traditional market intermediation costs.
Social innovation: towards intergenerational cohabitation
The synergy between HOMA and UniFG aims to go beyond simple real estate brokerage, also looking at the city's social fabric. In fact, the project involves the experimental start of “Intergenerational Cohabitation”, in collaboration with the Municipality of Foggia.
The initiative will connect off-site students looking for accommodation with homeowners over 60 who are willing to share their spaces. A model of supportive coexistence for mutual benefit, designed to offer students economically sustainable housing solutions and, at the same time, to combat the social isolation of older people.
The words of the protagonists
> “With “Cerco Alloggio” we transform a concrete need into a University service, offering students a reliable point of reference from the moment they arrive in Foggia. It is an investment in the quality of hospitality and in the ability of our University to be increasingly attractive nationally and internationally.”
> — Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Rector of the University of Foggia.
> “Reducing uncertainty when looking for accommodation means allowing those who arrive in Foggia to immediately dedicate their energy to studying and university life, supporting the needs, needs and expectations of our students to belong to Unifg and the Territory.”
> — Cristiana Simonetti, Rectoral Delegate for Student Services.
> “The service is active as of today with the hope that the path started with a reality active at the local level and present in numerous other Italian university cities can contribute concretely to improving the reception of students who will choose the University of Foggia to continue their training path.”
> — Carlo Monticelli, CEO and Co-Founder of HOMA.
More info on the page dedicated to the service.
PRESS REVIEW
- Foggia Today: https://www.foggiatoday.it/economia/universita-foggia-attiva-servizio-cerco-alloggio-studenti-fuori-sede.html
- Daily Status: https://www.statoquotidiano.it/14/07/2026/universita-di-foggia-attivo-il-servizio-cerco-alloggio/1335588/
- TRMTV: https://www.trmtv.it/attualita/economia/2026_07_14/557570.html/amp
- The Immediate: https://www.immediato.net/2026/07/14/unifg-lancia-cerco-alloggio-nuovo-servizio-per-aiutare-studenti-fuori-sede-e-internazionali-a-trovare-casa/
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