Flats, rooms and residences near the UGR

The University of Granada (UGR) is considered one of the most reputable institutions in Spain and is a leader in European mobility through the Erasmus+ programme. It is one of the institutions that host the largest number of exchange students every year in the European Union.

In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the institution's campuses so that you can easily find accommodation near the University of Granada.

Flats and rooms for students near the University of Granada

To find a flat near the UGR, you will have to know which of their campuses you will be attending. Keep in mind that, in general, the closer the accommodation is to the centre, the higher the rent will be. This compensates if you will not have daily transportation expenses to get to the university.

Where is the University of Granada located?

This institution has five different campuses, located in different parts of the city. You have to determine which one you are going to before you start searching for accommodation near it.

Campus Centro

Its buildings are located in different parts of the centre of Granada. It is composed of:

• Faculty of Translation and Interpreting

• Faculty of Labour Sciences

• Law School

• Faculty of Political Science and Sociology

• Higher Technical School of Architecture.

Campus La Cartuja

It is in the neighbourhood of Beiro - La Cartuja. Here you will find:

• Faculty of Psychology

• Faculty of Sports Sciences

• Faculty of Education Sciences

• Faculty of Economics and Business

• Faculty of Philosophy and Letters

• Faculty of Communication and Documentation

• Pharmacy faculty

• Faculty of Dentistry.

Fuentenueva Campus

It is next to the Granada train station, between the neighbourhoods of San Ildefonso and Camino de Ronda. On this campus are:

• Science Faculty

• Higher Technical School of Engineering of Roads, Canals and Ports

• Higher Technical School of Building Engineering.

It also houses research centres, sports and leisure facilities and the university park.

Aynadamar Campus

It is located in the Cerrillo de Macarena neighbourhood, on Paseo de Cartuja. There are:

• Faculty of Fine Arts

• Higher Technical School of Computer Engineering and Telecommunications

Health Technology Park Campus (PTS)

It is located south of the El Zaidín neighbourhood, south of the centre of Granada. It is dedicated to health sciences, with:

• School of Medicine

• Faculty of Health Sciences.

It comprises a space where research centres in the pharmaceutical, food and sanitary areas are also located.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the UGR

Taking into account the above, some of the neighbourhoods most chosen by young people every year to live near the University of Granada are:

La Cartuja - Beiro

Most of the faculties are located in this area, so it is a great option if you want to live close to the University of Granada. They also have a very good connection to the city centre, both by public transport and on foot.

El Realejo - San Matías

These two neighbourhoods are part of the city centre and have many of Granada's cultural and historical sites, such as the Alhambra. El Realejo is the old Jewish quarter that has maintained a lot of charm and atmosphere.

Plaza de toros - Doctores - San Lázaro

Here you will find numerous tapas bars and clubs to go out to at night, as well as the main train station of Granada. The area near the Plaza de toros (bullring) is located between La Cartuja and Fuentenueva campuses.

Camino de Ronda

From here there is a very good connection with the campus of the University of Granada, with the city centre and with parks and green areas to enjoy nature. Very close to Camino de Ronda, there is a street where several nightlife venues are located, Calle Pedro Antonio de Alarcón.

Student residences near the University of Granada

There are some Residences and Halls of Residence that have agreements with the UGR to accommodate their students. Some of the residences make a distinction by gender, that is, some are only for women, others for men and others are mixed. Also, each of these accommodations has a different location, so it is a good idea to request a place that is close to the faculty of the University of Granada you are going to.

Erasmus in the University of Granada

Being an Erasmus student, at the UGR you will have the chance to enjoy different aspects of your student life. Some of the most prominent are:

• Join in language courses, either Spanish or German, Arabic, Chinese, English, French and other languages.

• Meet students from different parts of the world, especially if you join the association for international students, ESN Granada.

• Enjoy all the facilities of the institution, such as the Sports Activity Centres on the Fuentenueva and Cartuja campuses, as well as the Nautical Campus. In them, you will access areas for tennis, soccer, swimming pools, climbing wall, archery, and zip line, among others.

• Take advantage of the offers and discounts made for students in tapas restaurants. Remember that in Granada, when ordering drinks in a bar they offer you free tapas. It is a very good way to eat out and save money at the same time!

FAQ about the University of Granada

What courses can you study at the University of Granada?
The educational offer of this institution is very wide. You have the possibility of doing the Erasmus at the UGR whether you study careers related to Health as well as Social Sciences, Art, Engineering, and Sports, among others.
Are there student housing near UGR?
If you want to live near the UGR, you have to choose the location of your accommodation according to the campus you are going to. For example, if you are going to the Centro campus, you can choose neighbourhoods like Realejo - San Matías and Camino de Ronda. Other neighbourhoods that students usually choose are La Cartuja, Beiro, Plaza de toros - Doctores - San Lázaro, La Chana and Zaidín.
What’s near the University of Granada?
This depends on which campus you're going to, but most of them have plenty of affordable bars and restaurants in their immediate vicinity. In addition, the campuses that are in or near the centre of Granada have easy access to all the leisure and interest places most frequented by young people.
How to get to the UGR?
All the institution's campuses are well-connected by public transport to the city centre. Likewise, if you are looking for accommodation near the University of Granada, you will be able to walk everywhere, since the distances are not usually very wide.
Which are the best Apps for Erasmus at the University of Granada?
One of the best apps that you can consider is Erasmus Play, both to find accommodation near the UGR and to meet other students who are going to do their mobility there at the same time as you.