Erasmus Experience in Aveiro, Portugal by hadi

Why did you choose to go to Aveiro, Portugal?

This city is just look like my hometown.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

I came here with self-support.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Aveiro to other students?

Yes, but if they know Prorogue because in my department not even a single class or event held in English.

What is the food like?

So delicious specially fish dishes.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Aveiro?

you can rent a single room with shared kitchen, living room and bathroom between 165 to 180 euro plus 30 to 60 euro bills of each month.

How much does it cost to live in Aveiro?

For students:

Average Monthly Disposable Salary (Net After Tax): 761.25 €

Basic monthly utilities: 30€ to 60€

One room in a shared apartmnt : 170€ to 220€

Food (3 good meal) : 270€ to 360€

MacDonalds: 4.5€ to 6.5€

Milk (1 liter): 0.56€

Loaf of white bread (500g) :1€

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

It seems easy to learn but as I have not scholarship I had to work and I don't have time to go to class to learn Portuguese at least at first semester.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Aveiro from your city?

Take a train.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Aveiro?

City center.