Erasmus in Bologna

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Bologna

Why do your Erasmus in Bologna? If you are looking for reasons to do your Erasmus in Bologna, here we have quite a list for you. Bologna is an Italian city full of students, which makes it a perfect destination for doing Erasmus. If that doesn’t convince you, it’s gastronomy, culture and parties will.

Cost of living in Bologna, Italy

Generally, Italy is not one of the most expensive countries in Europe, but it isn’t the cheapest one either. In the case of Bologna, the cost of living depends, partly, on yourself. Many Erasmus students in Bologna do several trips to other cities during their Erasmus, which also means spending extra money.

However, as it happens most of the time, a big part of your budget will be for paying rent. If you choose a student dormitory, the prices for the rooms usually are around 350-450€ per month. You can also share an apartment, although this can be a little more expensive. We recommend that you start looking for accommodation as soon as possible.

Something positive is that Bologna is not an excessively big city, you can easily move around with a bike. Moving on public transport through this city is quite easy.

Erasmus parties and leisure in Bologna, Italy 

If what you are looking forward to your Erasmus in Bologna being about partying and meeting new people, this city won’t let you down. There are many pubs and nightclubs where you can go every day and find offers for Erasmus students. Whenever you don’t feel like going to a club though, it is also very common to celebrate parties in student apartments or dormitories.

Other activities that you can do are visiting the city and its most emblematic sites. In case one day you feel like you need to visit new places, from Bologna it is very easy to get to other parts of Italy or even Europe. There are often some very cheap flights, but you could also rent a car with your group of friends.

Culture and gastronomy in Bologna, Italy

Bologna offers some very interesting and varied cultural activities. Even though this city is not too big, it has beautiful monuments, buildings and squares everywhere. Bologna has a lot of history and there are many legends about the city, which you will discover during your Erasmus.

The must-visit places when you go to Bologna are;  what people know as the seven secrets of Bologna. These include la Finestrella or Canale di Reno, the three arrows, the finger of Neptune, the whispering arch, the broken vase at the top of the Asinelly Towers and the Devil’s face.

Italian gastronomy is well-known worldwide and, in Bologna, you can find traditional dishes of this cuisine in a great number of restaurants. Students usually go to the places with the best offers on their prices. Don’t worry, you will also know these restaurants shortly after arriving in the city.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Bologna, Italy

Bologna is one of the favourite destinations for Erasmus students. You will make friends very easily, learn the language, enjoy its gastronomy, visit the surrounding cities and live one of the best years of your life.

Some of the most important Italian cities which are close to Bologna which you can visit are Florence, Venice and Milan. Italy has a wonderful railway and just in 1 or 2 hours by train you can be in one of these great cities.

Cheap Erasmus accommodation in Bologna, Italy

Are you looking for accommodation in Bologna but don’t know where to find it? On Erasmus Play you will be able to compare the best flats, rooms and apartments for students in Bologna and find the option that suits you best.

Frequently asked questions from students about doing Erasmus in Bologna

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