Erasmus in Gliwice

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Gliwice

Why undergo your Erasmus in Gliwice? This city is located in the South of Poland, only 20 kilometres away from Katowice. It is a city with a cheap cost of living compared to other large European cities. It's not very big, but it has everything you need. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know to enjoy Erasmus in Gliwice.

Cost of living in Gliwice, Poland

It is a city with a low cost of living compared to other European cities. You must know that most accommodation offers in Gliwice correspond to spare rooms in shared flats with other students. Most students choose this option since it allows them to share expenses and live the experience in company. The minimum price for a spare room in a shared apartment is €180 per month, and the average is €250 per month.

In the canteens of the university faculties, you can find food and menus at affordable prices. You will see that university students tend to always eat at the university, so they don't have to prepare food.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Gliwice

Many students come to Gliwice every year, which makes the city fun and dynamic. Events, activities and parties are organized to meet other students. Market Square is where there is more atmosphere. In this area, you can find bars and clubs to enjoy the nightlife.

If you feel like making a relaxed plan, we recommend visiting Frederic Chopin Park. Here, can walk surrounded by nature and even see exotic animals. In this park, you can also visit the Palm House and a pond inhabited by thousands of fish.

Culture and gastronomy in Gliwice

In this Polish city, you can find restaurants of all kinds and for all tastes. Most of them are located on the main street and in Rynck, the central square. Of course, we recommend tasting the typical dishes of Polish gastronomy. You cannot miss the “pierogis”, one of the most popular Polish cuisine that consists of stuffed pasta. Soups are very popular in this country: “Zurek” is a hot soup with potato and sausage served in a bread bowl, and we also recommend trying “Chlodnik”, a cold beetroot soup.

As a cultural visit, you can't miss the famous radio tower, declared a historical monument of Poland, since it survived the Second World War. It is the tallest wooden tower in Europe and houses the Museum of the History of Radio and Visual Arts.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Gliwice, Poland

• Get immersed in Polish culture and enjoy its gastronomy, living in an economical city.

• It is only 20 kilometres from Katowice, so you can enjoy all that this city has to offer.

• From Gliwice, you can visit other interesting cities such as Kraków, which is an hour and a half away. In addition, many students take advantage of their stay to travel to countries such as the Czech Republic or Slovakia.

Cheap student accommodation in Gliwice

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Frequently asked questions about doing Erasmus in Gliwice

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