Flatshare in Ostrava

Don't worry about the language if you don't know how to speak Czech, since you will surely live in a multicultural environment in your shared flat and you will speak English with your flatmates. Of course, we encourage you to learn a little of the local language to be able to communicate with the Czechs and delve deeper into the culture.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Ostrava

Here are the most outstanding aspects of living in shared flats in this Czech city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Ostrava

• You will be able to choose between spare rooms in private shared flats and others that are part of student residences. In the latter you can choose between shared rooms for up to three people, so you have to choose the option that you prefer.

• If you are going to go to the Technical University of Ostrava, you can choose shared flats in the Poruba area. On the other hand, if you are going to go to the University of Ostrava, you should choose central neighbourhoods to live in, such as Moravská Ostrava or Jindřiška.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Ostrava

• The only space of your own will be your room, so make sure you make it comfortable and decorate it however you like. In the case of shared rooms, make your area of ​​the room as welcoming as possible.

• Some of the flats in the Czech city may not be in the best condition.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Ostrava

There are several Apps for Erasmus+ that you can use when planning your exchange, as well as for life during and after it. Within the data that you can find in them, there is advice from young people from previous years. One of the tips is that, when looking for accommodation, keep in mind that the tram and bus service is very good, so you will not have a problem living in an apartment that is far from the entertainment venues. more crowded if there is a good connection.

How to meet people in Ostrava

In order not to be alone as soon as you arrive in the city, we recommend that you choose to live in a shared flat and try to befriend your roommates from the first moment. In addition, you can consider some of the following options to meet people in the Czech city:

Student associations in Ostrava

The University of Ostrava has ESN Ostravská and the Technical University of Ostrava has ESN VSB - TU Ostrava. These two Erasmus associations provide support to newly arrived students and help them integrate into the institutions and the city.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Ostrava

On this platform, you will find both groups divided according to academic years and others created by the ESN. In these groups, you will be able to connect with other students at the same time that you find out about all the activities and events that are going to take place in the Czech city. For example, you will be able to join mini golf events, excursions to the parks, international dinners, and board game nights, among others.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Ostrava

The ESNs usually create WhatsApp groups organized according to the semesters, so you have to choose the one that corresponds to the period in which you are going to be there. In addition, you will find channels on Discord where you will be able to connect with other students going to Ostrava who have similar interests to yours.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Ostrava

Remember these tips when living in shared flats with other students in this Czech city:

• You will be able to take advantage of the savings in the cost of rent to travel to nearby places, both in the Czech Republic like Poland and Slovakia.

• Some of the student residences have facilities such as gyms, shared kitchens, study rooms, leisure rooms, bars and even nightclubs.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Ostrava