๐ง๐ช
Ghent
Belgium
Medieval canals and a vibrant Flemish student city.
๐ต๐ฑ
Wroclaw
Poland
Bridges, islands and a friendly student capital of Silesia.
Estimated monthly student budget
๐ง๐ช Ghent
โฌ850โ1,150 / month
Estimated monthly student budget
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
โฌ650โ950 / month
Best for
๐ง๐ช Ghent
- Students who want a true university city
- Those looking for a strong Erasmus community
- People who enjoy beer and bar culture
Best for
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
- Students with a tight budget
- Those looking for a strong Erasmus community
- People who want a beautiful, walkable old town
Category profile
How each city tends to feel across the things students care about โ different, not better or worse.
Moderate
Cost of Living
Very Affordable
High
Nightlife
High
Fair
Weather
Fair
Excellent
Travel Opportunities
High
Iconic
Student Life
Iconic
Comfortable
Housing
Comfortable
Strong
University Reputation
Strong
Student insights
๐ง๐ช Ghent
- Beautiful medieval centre
- Respected university
- Strong, tightly-connected student community
Student insights
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
- Among the lowest costs of living in the EU
- Beautiful, colourful old town
- Large and tight Erasmus community
Student voice โ ๐ง๐ช Ghent
โGhent is Belgium's best-kept Erasmus secret.โ
Student voice โ ๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
โNobody expects Wrocลaw to be this good.โ
๐ง๐ช Ghent
Pros
- Beautiful medieval centre
- Respected university
- Strong, tightly-connected student community
- Excellent rail connections across Europe
- Lively, affordable bar scene
Cons
- Grey, rainy climate most of the year
- Less famous than Bruges or Brussels
- Some courses in Dutch only
- Cold winters
- Smaller international airport nearby
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
Pros
- Among the lowest costs of living in the EU
- Beautiful, colourful old town
- Large and tight Erasmus community
- Lively nightlife at student prices
- Welcoming, easy-to-integrate atmosphere
Cons
- Cold winters with little sun
- Less famous internationally than Krakรณw
- Smaller international airport
- Limited Mediterranean atmosphere
- Polish language barrier outside the university bubble
Have you studied in one of these cities?
Share your experience and help future students make better Erasmus decisions.