Erasmus in Lodz

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Lodz

Why do Erasmus in Lodz? This is one of the most important cities in Poland and is located in the centre of the country. Every year it is chosen as an Erasmus destination by thousands of international students thanks to the opportunities it offers on a cultural, artistic and leisure level. Do you want to know everything that makes Lodz a perfect Erasmus destination? We tell you about it below, keep reading to find out!

Cost of living in Lodz, Poland

One of the main advantages that you will have if you choose a city in Poland as an Erasmus destination is that the cost of living in this country is very low compared to other places in Europe. Generally, the main expenses that an Erasmus student has are the rent of accommodation, food and transportation. We can assure you that you will find great offers in all of them.

First of all, we want to recommend that you look for accommodation in advance, because there is a lot of demand and it is better that you have it before arriving in the city. In our Erasmus Play search engine, you can find very good options for student apartments, rooms and flats in Lodz. As for other expenses, food is quite cheap in supermarkets, if you think you are going to use public transport a lot, take advantage of the offers available to students. A very good option is to get a transport voucher (which lasts three months) since it is cheaper than individual tickets.

Student parties and leisure in Lodz, Poland

The best thing about going to a city like Lodz that fills with students from all over the world every year is that you are going to have a lot of plans and activities to do every day. This city is quite quiet during the day, therefore, you will be able to attend class or go to study in the library or a cafeteria. Now, at night, if you want to party, you will find many possibilities, for all tastes and open every day of the week. Some areas where there is usually a lot of atmospheres are Manufaktura (an old factory that today has several restaurants, bars and entertainment venues) or Piotrkowska Street.

Another advantage of living for a year in Lodz is that its location in the centre of Poland allows you to travel to many neighbouring cities and countries such as Germany, Slovakia, Austria or Romania very easily and cheaply. If you join a student association in this city you will surely get discounts on flights and public transport, so try to make the most of it.

Culture and gastronomy in Lodz, Poland

The historical and cultural wealth of this city will impress you greatly. During the Second World War, a large number of the buildings and monuments of this city were destroyed and, when that historical moment passed, some of them were restored. Today these monuments and buildings are part of the most emblematic tourist attractions of the city. One of the most important streets in Lodz is Piotrowska, which runs through it and has many entertainment venues. This city was an important centre of the textile industry and you can still see several brick buildings that at one point in history were factories, but have now given rise to museums and leisure centres.

Another characteristic part of the Lodz culture is its gastronomy. In the city's restaurants, you can try the most typical recipes of Polish cuisine. We find dishes such as:

• Polish smoked sausages
• Mackerel (and other fish)
• Golabki
• Pierogi
• Soup Zurek

Advantages of doing your Erasmus in Lodz, Poland

Doing your Erasmus in a city like Lodz has many positive points, here are some:

• It is a very economical city, which will allow you to make more plans for less money.
• The local people are very friendly and they will always try to help you with whatever you need (even the professors at the university).
• The price of transport is very cheap, so you will be able to make trips throughout the country (or even to neighbouring countries) for very low prices. Also, the public transport connections are really good.
• This city offers great opportunities for its students, as do the associations and student groups that you can find in Lodz. 

Cheap student apartments in Lodz, Poland

If you want to find accommodation for Erasmus students in Lodz without having to go through a too complicated process and you want to be able to book it safely, visit our Erasmus Play platform. Thanks to our search engine you will be able to compare between different options of flats, apartments and rooms for students in Lodz. Our accommodations are verified so that you can book them directly through our platform.

Frequently asked questions from students doing Erasmus in Lodz

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