“There is a problem in finding available properties in the provinces,” Bernini told Radio 24.
“I have asked for the cooperation of the state property administration, municipalities and mayors of metropolitan areas.”
The minister added that the government of Premier Giorgia Meloni has already made available 400 million euros for student housing and 500 million euros for scholarships in this year's budget.
“We are currently guaranteeing the allocation of an additional 7500 beds on top of the existing 40,000,” said Bernini.
Students across Italy have been camping out in front of their universities to protest the exorbitant cost of renting accommodation.
On Tuesday university rectors called for existing state property to be converted into student accommodation rather than for new residences to be built as an immediate solution to the problem.
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