Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Kaunas

This student city welcomes numerous young internationals and Lithuanians every year, as its universities (such as Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and Magnus Vytautas University) have a multitude of faculties in this city. That said, most young people choose to live in shared flats in Kaunas, as it saves a lot on rent. If you are lucky enough to have a Lithuanian flatmate, take the opportunity to immerse yourself as much as possible in the local culture, we even encourage you to learn some words in the Lithuanian language!

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Kaunas

Keep these advantages and disadvantages in mind when living in shared flats in this Lithuanian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Kaunas

• You can select rooms that are part of private shared flats or residences. There are two residences for international students, where you can choose between single and shared rooms.

• Most apartments are located in convenient areas for student life, such as Kaunas Old Town or the Žaliakalnis and Naujamiestis neighbourhoods.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Kaunas

• Some spare rooms can be very small with no bedding or decorations. Remember that it is the only space that you will have completely for yourself, so you should make it cosy.

• The average winter temperature in Kaunas is usually below 0ºC. When living with other colleagues, you will have to reach an agreement on the use of heating, so that everyone agrees on the hours and time it is turned on.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Kaunas

We suggest you download the Erasmus+ apps that you have at your disposal, such as the one from the European Commission so that your exchange is as simple as possible. In these apps, you will find a lot of relevant and useful information for your stay, as well as advice from students from previous years so that you can make the most of your Erasmus in Kaunas. Many young people insist that you take advantage of the cheap cost of transport to explore Kaunas, Vilnius, the rest of Lithuania and also Poland, Estonia, and Latvia.

How to meet people in Kaunas

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people before and once you arrive in the city of Lithuania, in addition to befriending your flatmates:

Student associations in Kaunas

Each of the universities in Kaunas has a branch of the Erasmus Student Network, such as the ESN KTU Kaunas of the Kaunas University of Technology or the ESN VMU Kaunas of the Vytautas Magnus University. With these associations, you will be able to meet other international students easily and be part of many activities and events.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Kaunas

On this platform, you will find both the ESN Lithuania group and the ESN group from the universities. Join them, as there you will find the calendar of activities that you can participate in, such as theme parties, kayaking evenings or parachute drops, visits to cultural sites such as Cold War relics, and affordable trips to sites nearby in Lithuania, Russia or Finland.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Kaunas

Both associations and Facebook groups often create WhatsApp groups that you can join to be in more direct contact with other young people in this Lithuanian city. You can also arrange plans and search for people who want to join what you want to do.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Kaunas

In this section, we list some tips for you to take into account when living in a shared flat in the Lithuanian city:

• Take advantage of the savings on rent to travel as much as you can to the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, and enjoy its cultural and leisure offer.

• There is one residence for international students that has single rooms and there are others that do not. Take a good look at which one you prefer to be assigned the type of accommodation you want.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Kaunas

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