The Erasmus program is celebrating its 30 th anniversary this year. Since 1987, it has allowed many students to leave abroad for one or two semesters as part of their curriculum. More than a university experience, it is often an opportunity to confront a new culture, new teaching methods, and develop language skills and international friendships! Petit Futé offers you its selection of the best cities to study in Europe. Unforgettable experience guaranteed!
N°10 - Vienna and its gentle way of life
Crowned 7 times "the best city in the world to live in", Vienna is ideal for studying! Culturally rich, it offers all the advantages of a human-sized capital. Here, you can walk through the city center without any problem, but you can also take advantage of the high quality of public transportation. The teaching is very good and the campus is very well organized. And Vienna is also ideally located for visiting all of Eastern Europe...
No. 9 - Rotterdam, the unexpected
In the Netherlands, we're all familiar with Amsterdam, but Rotterdam is also full of surprises! Home of the famous Erasmus, the humanist traveler who gave his name to the program, it was impossible not to mention it in this ranking! This city of ultra-modern architecture is home to a renowned university. Here, you can even do without public transport season tickets, as everyone gets around almost exclusively by bike!
N° 8 - Toulouse, la vie en rose
Toulouse often tops the list of the best cities to study in France, and it's easy to see why! With its lively nightlife, top-notch universities and dynamic economy, Toulouse is a magnet for students, many of whom are ready to settle here permanently at the end of their studies. And once you've wandered through its narrow streets or along the Canal du Midi, it's hard to leave the beautiful pink city!
N°7- Lisbon, the new Eldorado
In just a few years, Lisbon has seen a significant increase in the number of students: today, they represent almost a quarter of the population! While the city boasts many climatic and cultural advantages, it is also known for being one of the cheapest capitals in Europe, which is no mean feat when you're a student! Between modernity and tradition, an experience in Lisbon is always unforgettable!
N° 6 - Rome, the eternal city
The cradle of the ancient world, Rome is an open-air museum. Here, you can revise your history at every street corner, while enjoying the typically Italian gentle way of life. If organization isn't always its strong suit, the Italian capital seduces with its authentic character and, above all, its incomparable beauty. The University of La Sapienza is Europe's largest and one of its oldest universities, founded in 1303.
No. 5 - Berlin, the dynamic city
Berlin, the city that attracts students from all over the world, has a rich cultural life Despite its status as a sprawling capital city, it offers a relaxed and laid-back lifestyle. Its nightlife is very famous in Europe, and clubbers will have a blast! In recent years, the German capital has also seen the emergence of many start-ups, a gold mine from a professional point of view!
N ° 4 - Salamanca, student paradise
Salamanca is the main university city in Spain. His university, founded in 1220, was attended by the largest: from Cervantès to Lope de Vega. You will be impressed by the beauty of its facade, sculpted in the sixteenth century. The streets of the center are animated throughout the week: early in the evening, you can find yourself on the squares in a very festive atmosphere. After midnight, the discos meet but the atmosphere does not leave the streets of this city that never sleeps!
N°3- Oxford, the prestigious
Admittedly, entering Oxford University could be quite tedious, but what an honor to study on the same benches as Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll or even J.R.R. Tolkien! Along with Cambridge, Oxford is home to the most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom and even the world! Its green setting in the center of the country and its splendid buildings give it a special atmosphere. Here, like nowhere else, you will feel the student atmosphere at every corner.
N° 2 - Dublin, Irish studies
Underneath its small provincial town look, Dublin has all the assets of a great European capital. This is what makes the charm of the city that the Irish affectionately call " this lady "! Trinity College is an institution. In its illustrious premises, Beckett or Goldsmith studied. Founded in 1592, it is the first university in Ireland. You must visit its library to admire The Book of Kells, a manuscript of a 9th century Gospel book, sublimely illuminated. And what would Dublin be without its pubs... A good excuse to party after a day of study!
No. 1 - Bologna, the history
Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is the oldest university in Europe still in operation! It is here, in particular, that a certain Nicolas Copernicus studied... With its 82,000 students, the capital of Emilia-Romagna offers training for all courses. Ideally located, it allows you to reach the whole of northern Italy, from Milan to Venice. Its historic center with its famous leaning towers is of unsuspected beauty.
