๐ต๐ฑ
Wroclaw
Poland
Bridges, islands and a friendly student capital of Silesia.
๐ช๐ธ
Seville
Spain
Andalusian charm, tapas culture and warm winters.
Estimated monthly student budget
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
โฌ650โ950 / month
Estimated monthly student budget
๐ช๐ธ Seville
โฌ750โ1,000 / month
Best for
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
- Students with a tight budget
- Those looking for a strong Erasmus community
- People who want a beautiful, walkable old town
Best for
๐ช๐ธ Seville
- Students looking for a very active social experience
- Those who prioritise climate and outdoor life
- People who want to improve their Spanish
Category profile
How each city tends to feel across the things students care about โ different, not better or worse.
Very Affordable
Cost of Living
Affordable
High
Nightlife
Very High
Fair
Weather
Excellent
High
Travel Opportunities
High
Iconic
Student Life
Iconic
Comfortable
Housing
Manageable
Strong
University Reputation
Strong
Student insights
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
- Among the lowest costs of living in the EU
- Beautiful, colourful old town
- Large and tight Erasmus community
Student insights
๐ช๐ธ Seville
- Excellent climate during most of the year
- One of the best Erasmus experiences in Europe
- Reasonable cost of living by European standards
Student voice โ ๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
โNobody expects Wrocลaw to be this good.โ
Student voice โ ๐ช๐ธ Seville
โSevilla internship was amazing! People were super friendly.โ
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
๐ช๐ธ Seville
Pros
- Excellent climate during most of the year
- One of the best Erasmus experiences in Europe
- Reasonable cost of living by European standards
- Rich, authentic and very accessible local culture
- Easy to meet international students
Cons
- Extremely hot summers
- Rent has risen considerably in recent years
- Fewer international flight connections than Madrid or Barcelona
- Some residences and flats fill up quickly
- Less English in daily life than in many northern European destinations
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