Flatshare in Udine

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Udine

These are some pros and cons of living in shared flats in the Italian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Udine

• You can choose spare rooms that are part of private shared flats, in which you are going to have more independence, or student residences, where you are going to be in contact with more young people, but you will have more rules to follow.

• Most flats usually have their utility bills included, which include gas, internet, electricity, water, etc.

• You will be able to take advantage of the savings on rent to travel to nearby places, such as Venice or to cities in Austria and Slovenia that are very close.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Udine

• In some apartments they frequently have meetings and parties, which can be a negative point if you prefer a quiet surrounding.

• The University of Udine has only two residences in which few places are allocated for Erasmus. For this reason, it is usually very difficult to get a place in student residences.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Udine

Going on an exchange means dealing with a lot of paperwork. If you want to make the process of your exchange in Udine simpler and more enjoyable, we recommend that you use some Erasmus+ apps that provide facilities for students. There is information about procedures, life in the city and advice from previous students, such as signing up for free Italian courses that are taught at universities for international. You will be able to learn the language with more fluency!

How to meet people in Udine

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people, in addition to sharing different moments and experiences with your flatmates:

Student associations in Udine

ESN Udine is one of the best ways you have to meet people in the Italian city, as it will allow you to connect with other students while being part of fun activities and events. 

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Udine

The best Facebook group to join is the ESN Udine group, since, in it, you will be able to check the activities calendar with all the plans available. These usually include picnics in different parks, movie or gastronomic nights in different inns, and excursions to nature such as Monte Lussari, among others.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Udine

Erasmus students and ESN Udine have WhatsApp groups that you can join. We suggest you do so, you can meet people both by joining the proposed plans and by proposing a plan yourself like visiting the Castle of Udine or walking through the Cormor Park.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Udine

The following are some tips that you have to take into account when living in shared flats:

• Nightlife in Udine is not abundant, so Erasmus students usually organize plans in their apartments. You have to see if you prefer to live in a flat where many meetings are organized or if you prefer a quieter place.

• If you happen to be in town when the Friuli DOC festival is taking place, don't miss it! It is an event in which you can taste wines, and gastronomy, see handicrafts and different cultural and artistic samples.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Udine