The Collegio di Milano is a merit-based inter-university campus intended to accommodate Italian and foreign students from public and private universities in Milan, who have demonstrated unique talent and enthusiasm in their studies and have obtained outstanding results.

The complex was built between 1971 and 1974 and was originally intended to host the Center for economic relief for African countries [it] (also known as FinAfrica) that for years welcomed international students specializing in the banking and financial sectors of developing nations.

[7] In 2020 a second building was launched, initiated by Studio Piuarch's project, winner of the competition held by the Foundation in 2008 to expand the campus, adding another 53 accommodations to the 118 existing students.

The Collegio also provides tutoring, international relations and career services to guide its students when deciding on their academic paths and when joining the world of work.

The Foundation's activities are aimed at the diffusion and promotion of campus life, esteeming the merit based culture, globalization of the university system and at the integration of homegrown realities.