If you choose Bucharest as your Erasmus city, you should have about 2,500 Romanian lei per month, which is equivalent to approximately €500. Although of course, this varies depending on the type of accommodation you choose and the cost of food, transportation and leisure.

What is student life like in Bucharest?

The student environment is quite diverse and international. Student associations offer different activities that can help you get to know Bucharest, immerse yourself in the local culture and interact with people from different parts of the world.

How much does student accommodation cost in Bucharest?

You can find accommodation of all types and prices. Renting a room in a shared flat can cost between €200-400 per month and, depending on the area, they tend to be more expensive.

How much is the Erasmus scholarship to study in Bucharest?

The amount you receive for the Erasmus scholarship depends on the established regulations of your country of origin. We recommend that you consult all the information you need with the international relations office.

Some of the best areas are Tineretului, Obor, Mihai Bravu, Titan or Dristor. This depends on your priorities, although the best areas to live for a student in Bucharest are those closest to your university. Many students suggest that you avoid areas like Pacii, Pantelimo, Rahova or Ferentari, as they do not have an underground station.

Erasmus in Bucharest

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Bucharest


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Why is the Erasmus in Bucharest one of the best options? Bucharest is a city that leaves no one indifferent. You'll discover all its contrasts, a mixture of the old and the new, the traditional and the modern, the eastern and the western, while at the same time, you get to know a different and interesting culture. Go ahead and continue reading and discover some of the secrets of doing Erasmus in Bucharest, one of the easternmost capitals of Europe.

Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania

Romania has one of the lowest costs of living in the European Union, and this also includes its capital, Bucharest. Thanks to this, you will be able to enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle with a lower budget.

In Bucharest, most students choose to live in University Apartments because it is the cheapest option and because it is easy to meet other people and experience the university environment. Each institution is assigned a residence and you cannot choose, so you must request a place in the one corresponding to each one. Keep in mind that the demand is very high and there are not enough places for all students, so we recommend that you value a second option. One of them is renting a room in a shared flat, and you can find this type of accommodation for approximately €200-400 per month.

About transportation costs, you will not have to worry, since it is not very high. The price of the monthly underground pass is quite cheap and there are significant discounts for buses, trams and trolleybuses (half tram, half bus). Being students, Bucharest and all of Romania allows us to have all the extra-urban trains at an unbeatable price: totally free! Thanks to this possibility you will be able to travel the whole country without having to pay anything for transportation between cities.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Bucharest

There is nightlife every night in Bucharest! You have many options to choose from, although the one preferred by students is the historic centre, or also known as Barrio Lipscani, a safe area where the streets are always crowded with people. In addition, the variety of sites that you will find pleases all musical tastes. Very close to there is "The Great Commander" a nightclub where you will spend an unforgettable night with friends or other Erasmus students.

If partying isn't what interests you the most, you can always find other students willing to make excursions through the city and discover all its corners, or even to know the surroundings of Bucharest. Transylvania and the famous Dracula's Castle, Sighisoara, whose historic centre is a UNESCO heritage site, or Sibiu, where you will feel very observed by the eyes on the roofs of their houses, are places that are worth visiting.

Culture and gastronomy in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest's cultural offer is very rich and affordable, both classic and modern. Take advantage of your Erasmus to get to know the cultural life of this city!

One of the surprises you get when you arrive in Bucharest is the lots of green space, ideal to rest and disconnect. If you are a nature lover, some parks that you have to take a walk around are: Park Titan, King Mihai I Park (Herastrau) and Gradina Cișmigiu. You also have to visit the most popular places in Bucharest, such as the National Opera, the National Museum of Natural History, the Palace of the Romanian Parliament (it is the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon), the old town with the Stavropoleos Monastery and the Arc de Triomphe. Also, if you like books, you will love spending the afternoons in Carturesti bookstores.

Romanian gastronomy is characterized by the strong flavours, tasty recipes and consistency of their dishes. One of the most delicious and well-known dishes in Bucharest are the “cabbage”, meat rolls with leaves wrapped with cabbage leaves. You should know that most of the dishes are based on meat, such as: “mititei” o "small” (sausages), "frigarui” (meat skewers combined with vegetables) or “chiftele” (meatballs mixed with vegetables).

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Bucharest, Romania

Language won’t be an inconvenience. Romanian is indeed spoken in Bucharest, but most of the people, especially the young people, can speak English well and will be willing to help you.
People are very welcoming and hospitable. Plus they love to have fun.

It has a low cost of living compared to other European cities.

It owns a great cultural offer mixing the classic and the modern.

You can enjoy its beautiful landscapes and nature in Bucharest and its surroundings.

Cheap student accommodation in Bucharest, Romania

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Frequently asked questions about doing Erasmus in Bucharest

What is student life like in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to live in Bucharest as a student?
If you choose Bucharest as your Erasmus city, you should have about 2,500 Romanian lei per month, which is equivalent to approximately €500. Although of course, this varies depending on the type of accommodation you choose and the cost of food, transportation and leisure.
The student environment is quite diverse and international. Student associations offer different activities that can help you get to know Bucharest, immerse yourself in the local culture and interact with people from different parts of the world.
How much does student accommodation cost in Bucharest?
You can find accommodation of all types and prices. Renting a room in a shared flat can cost between €200-400 per month and, depending on the area, they tend to be more expensive.
How much is the Erasmus scholarship to study in Bucharest?
The amount you receive for the Erasmus scholarship depends on the established regulations of your country of origin. We recommend that you consult all the information you need with the international relations office.
Best areas to live in Bucharest?
Some of the best areas are Tineretului, Obor, Mihai Bravu, Titan or Dristor. This depends on your priorities, although the best areas to live for a student in Bucharest are those closest to your university. Many students suggest that you avoid areas like Pacii, Pantelimo, Rahova or Ferentari, as they do not have an underground station.