About us

60 Years of RUI

At almost 60 years old, RUI is still young, dynamic and modern, and an authentic place of university culture open to the city.

Founded in 1959 by professionals from the academic, institutional and industrial worlds, RUI was inspired by St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, with the aim of ​​being a place for training, studying and discussions, capable of accommodating university students from all over the world.

RUI opened on April 24th, 1960 and is the first one of the halls of residences managed by Rui Foundation. The Italian acronym “R.U.I.” means “International University Residence(s)”.

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Direction Team

RUI is lead by professionals in the educational field. Their training is in continuous development; each year the members of the direction conduct refresher training and methodological enrichment.

The personal relationship that develops between direction and students is one of the many strengths of life at RUI; it’s a relationship built on listening and openness, to calmly face the challenges and embrace increasingly ambitious goals.

Residence Stories

The atmosphere that reigns in RUI is that of a typical welcoming home that is always open, where everyone cares for each other and works together for the good of all.

Life in the Residence is marked by commitment to daily practice, but is enriched by moments of fun, shared experiences, cultural studies and sports, that must be part of a young and university environment.

Like in a family, every resident is called on to take on small tasks to form a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, and to develop human skills both of relational and managerial nature. This approach will provide a wealth of essential experiences for the student’s personal and professional growth.

"È il luogo ideale per vivere gli anni universitari non solo come anni di studio ma anche di crescita umana e professionale, fatta di un ambiente familiare, tanti incontri, amicizie che durano nel tempo e opportunità di confrontarsi col mondo del lavoro."

Roberto Zambiasi
Scienze politiche @ LUISS

"The hospitality that I was shown at the RUI was superb. I was delighted to have stayed in a home that provided culturally enriching activities as well as a good environment to study in. With great confidence I would recommend the RUI and its staff to a friend looking for accommodations in Rome."

Daniel Glasgow
Architecture @ CUA Rome Campus

"La RUI è per me un ambiente unico che offre preziose opportunità di crescita umana e formazione accademica, è atmosfera familiare e spazi accoglienti, occasione di confronto e condivisione, luogo di indimenticabili conoscenze e amicizie internazionali."

Nicola Potere
Medicina @ Campus Bio-Medico

"As a resident, I was able to practice Italian everyday and making great friends in a new country and new culture. Learn Italian culture at its finest is a key point if you want to live or study in Italy and, without a doubt, RUI has played a great role in it, and also in my developing as a person."

Andrés Bejarano Pino
Master @ Rome Business School

"Una grande famiglia pronta ad accoglierti a braccia aperte. Un'occasione di crescita e formazione. Per migliorarsi, conoscersi e mettersi in discussione con la possibilità di confrontarsi con persone uniche ed eccezionali."

Giovanni Rubino
Medicina @ Sapienza

"Great place to live and study. Good structure, tasty Italian food and great people!"

Alexey Gotovskiy
Communication @ P. U. Santa Croce

"Cosa cercavo quando ho trovato la RUI? senza dubbio un tetto sopra la testa. Che cosa ho trovato? Un bellissimo tetto sopra la testa che grazie ai servizi che offre facilita enormemente la mia vita da studente fuori sede! Un luogo capace di offrire opportunità che arricchiscono il percorso di studio."

Gianluca Caselunghe
Scienze politiche @ Sapienza

"RUI is not just a roof over your head: apart from the world-class infrastructure and the super service (4 meals per day, room and laundry) you will find here a friendly and nice atmosphere. On the very first day when I arrived two residents led me around the house and explained me how the daily life plays out!"

Jakob Zarari
Law @ Roma Tre

"Luogo di formazione interdisciplinare dove la conoscenza si fonde con l'educazione a valori forti come l'amicizia, il rispetto e la solidarietà."

Filippo De Nittis
Economia

"La RUI per me è stata una seconda famiglia, autentiche amicizie, l'occasione di vivere momenti unici, il piacere di tornare a casa dopo una giornata passata fuori, un'opportunità di crescita umana irripetibile... un'esperienza che auguro a tutti."

Orazio De Tommasi
Medicina @ Campus Bio-Medico

"Alla RUI ogni studente è stimolato a lavorare sui propri talenti e a sognare un grande futuro per sé e per gli altri. E l'ambiente è senz'altro favorevole ad amicizie e progetti in comune tra i residenti. È davvero una buona palestra, e i risultati arrivano!"

Marco Valerio Giannone
Matematica @ Sapienza
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Home Administration Team

At RUI we take care of every detail to make residents feel at home. Specialized teams take care of housekeeping, cooking, cleaning and laundry services, creating a warm and cozy home.

Meals are prepared to provide a healthy and balanced diet. Like family, we pamper our students on joyous occasions such as holidays, birthdays and anniversaries.

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