Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Vilnius

Living in a shared flat is usually the preferred option for international students who move to live in the Lithuanian capital for a while. To choose your ideal accommodation, check the area in which the Vilnius University faculty you are going to attend is located. Surely you will find accommodation nearby and with the preferred characteristics for you.

As far as your roommates are concerned, the most common thing is to have flatmates from different nationalities. This is one of the most fun aspects of your Erasmus because this way you can live with people with different lifestyles and learn from them.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Vilnius

Here are the most outstanding aspects of living in a shared flat in the city of Lithuania:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Vilnius

• You will not only be able to pick between rooms that are part of private flats and residences, but you will also be able to select between individual rooms or shared with other students. In some cases, they can be shared between two people and in others between three people.

• Thanks to the savings on your monthly rent, you will be able to enjoy all the activities and events that take place in Vilnius.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Vilnius

• Winter in the Lithuanian capital is very cold. You have to reach an agreement with your roommates about the use of heating, especially if the cost is not included in the cost of the rent.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Vilnius

There are several apps for Erasmus+ that you can download to make your exchange experience simpler, both planning and the experience and the aftermath. In these apps, there is information about the necessary paperwork, life in the city and also tips from Lithuanian students and previous years. One of the most repeated tips is to remember that, in addition to being very cold in winter, it usually rains a lot in spring, so make sure you bring a raincoat or umbrella with you.

How to meet people in Vilnius

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in the Lithuanian capital, in addition to sharing moments with your flatmates.

Student associations in Vilnius

The association that international students frequently choose is the ESN Vilnius University, which provides help and support to students arriving at the institution. In addition, with it, you will be able to be part of many plans and events with which you can integrate more with the other students of the university.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Vilnius

There are several groups on this platform that you can join. Some of them are specific to certain years or academic cycles, so in them, you make sure to connect with people who will be there at the same time as you. You will also find the ESN Vilnius University group, where you can see the calendar with all the activities in which you can participate.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Vilnius

You will surely find various WhatsApp groups to join, as well as Telegram. We recommend that you do so, since in them, you will not only be in more direct contact with other students, but you will be able to introduce yourself and meet people who have similar interests to yours to make plans together according to them.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Vilnius

Keep in mind the following recommendations for living in shared flats in the capital of Lithuania:

• If not knowing the Lithuanian language puts you off, don't worry! Most locals and international students speak English to each other. Of course, we recommend that you try to learn at least the basics of Lithuanian to be able to delve deeper into the culture.

• If you choose the city centre to live in, you will not only be able to enjoy its historic centre, but also numerous places to be outdoors and stay active.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Vilnius

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