Classic Apartment

650

In Murri, outside the city walls, about 30 minutes walk to the center or 10 minute bus ride

I got lucky and found 2 guys looking for a roommate on the French Whatsapp group 'Les baguettes a Bologne'

It was a lovely experience, but too expensive for the location. Since it was only for a semester, I recommend going for a cheaper, double room since there are so many offers for those here. Don't be too picky with housing here, because offers disappear VERY quickly. Kind of like in Amsterdam, where housing is rare and pricy, so just a heads up if you decide to go there.

Nightlife is amazing here, especially if you're like me and would rather go bar hopping than clubbing. Clubs are good too, but going from bar to bar and drinking/laughing in the streets of Bologna until 5 am is the best experience, especially in the warmer months when everyone is out and about. Alcohol is super cheap (Cafe Paris for 1$ shots, 2,5$ for 66cl beer at Alberto's, Irish pub for all the Erasmus students, Cortile Cafe for live music, etc...), and it's so easy to meet random people and start talking to other students. You're going to have the best time, truly!

I loved my Storia del Teatro class, lasted the whole semester and was super interesting. Just a warning for exams here, they are all oral exams where you have to stand in front of your teacher while they ask you questions with a huge auditorium behind you. No one's listening to you cause they're all studying, but still it's quite a lot of pressure especially if you're not used to speaking in front of lots of people. Also be warned that most classes are in full Italian, and you may or may not end up with a prof that will make you pass the oral exam in Italian too (they rarely allow you to take it in English). They're going to be a lot more lenient of course, but again it's an added pressure.

Campus is great, spread out throughout the whole city so I rarely had class in the primary campus Via Zamboni. In the Humanities department (mine) none of the classes are mandatory so it's very easy to fall behind and get your head wrapped in the intense rhythm of Erasmus (like me...) Just make sure you've got a bit of structure, and stick to it!

Being in Bologna or anywhere in Italy is absolutely amazing for all the travel opportunities there are. Very cheap trains and buses across the whole country, though I highly recommend smaller towns close to Bologna, like Sienna, Ravenna, etc... Venice of course, and Torino! I think Firenze is a bit overrated, but a must-see at least once.

Transport is expensive, so I highly recommend getting a bike to go around the city. Supermarkets are a bit expensive, but you can find cheap takeout like 1,5$ pizza slices, 3$ full pizzas and kebabs, etc... The temperature change is quite drastic and happens really quickly, so just make sure you're prepared for that.

Erasmus is intense, but people really aren't kidding when they say that it's going to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Of course, you've got to study, but don't get too stressed because of classes and grades and enjoy it to the very max - you're going to meet some gems of people, and you're going to live things you would have never even thought of before. Always take care of your mind and body, and don't forget to take some time for yourself in this wild mess of social interactions, nights out and adventures.

Coliving / Shared House

750

10 mins from town and uni

Joivy

Yes it’s nice, but there are places just as nice for far cheaper

Great social life. Company called ESN sets up lots of Erasmus events to meet people

Corporate law is very interesting

Registration was a hassle. Campus is lovely. Would defo pick again

Bologna train station is the hub. It’s brilliant to travel all over Italy

Very walkable, and affordable

Coliving / Shared House

615€

Near the Piazza Maiore, the city center

HousingAnywhere

I would pick the same apartment, or if not the residence Laude Living

Millenium, Chalet Giardini Margherita, Qubo, Cassero, SodaPops

I recommend the class European and International Criminal Procedure

I have enjoyed greatly the university, specially my campus which was on the city center

All across Italy, Albania, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Romania...

It's a safe city, but specially inside of the Bologna Wall, the night life is amazing, everything can be reached by foot or bike

Coliving / Shared House

720€

Via ugo Bassi

Housing anywhere

Yes it was really nice because it’s in the center. I have my own room and bathroom. It’s maybe too noisy but you just have to walk to go somewhere.

Freud bar for all the Erasmus student Jazz club it’s a really great experience Irish pub for Erasmus student too

Culture Italian : so much Erasmus student and it’s chill If you can Italian course

The campus is really cool, their a lot of university museum

Venice and Florence but you can travel everywhere in Italy because the trains are very cheap

The city is safe in the center but you have to be careful when you living next the train station. People are really open and nice in general. The food is cheaper than in the supermarket sometimes

Just living the moment in Bologna. This is an amazing city for student. This is the greatest experience I have ever had