Top 10 Cities for Erasmus
Would you like to wander around the streets of a historical city or, a city center combined with art? Erasmus programme is offering students the possibility of having wider point of view, every year. Different cities, different countries, different people... These experiences gained through school years are offering a big advantage in work life. But, what about the city? If you can't pick on depending on your field of studies and life choices, this list can help you make up your mind.
1. Florence, Italy
As built around the Arno river and capital of Tuscany region, it is also accepted as the capital city of Italian renaissance. As being a host to Leonardo Da Vinci, Dante, Michelangelo, Florence has a lot of art galleries, museums, churches and artworks. It is one of the ideal places for students studying Italian art history or architecture. Besides, Florence can be a good choice for people studying theater, history, literature, philosophy, fashion design and fine arts. Florence will take you on a trip to History with the atmosphere feeding your soul.
2. Prag, Czech Republic
Being the capital and the biggest city of Czech Republic, Prague is also called as golden city, fairy tale or the heart of Europe. Prague is taking one of the highest number of students among Erasmus programme, with students from the fields of architecture, history, economy, landscape architecture, history of art.
3. Leuven, Belgium
Being the biggest university in Belgium, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is one of the best universities in Europe. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven as having a campus built in the 15th century in the center, offers a lot of opportunities for the students. Unlike the other cities in Belgium, most of the people speak English in this city. You can profide yourself transportation by the bike you can rent for 6-7 euros. You should get a bike to get rid of this rental fee if you decide to stay there. It is an ideal choice for economy and administrative field.
4. Berlin, Germany
Germany's capital, Berlin, hosting a number of festivals for students. Having a colorful nightlife, Berlin also offers high quality education. It would be a right decision for students from the fields of, engineering, history, architecture, landscape and recreation, international relations, Political science, economy.
5. Budapest, Hungary
Spending many years under the Ottoman Empire's rule, you can see traces of Ottoman Empire in this capital city. Also because of the Soviets, you can see a mixture of magical history in this city. Cheapness of life, cuisine, and the being close to other European cities make this city appealing for the students.
6. Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw is a city witnessed lots of war and was built on Vistula river. Having the artworks of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical period, Warsaw is an important city of education. Appealing with the libraries, Warsaw could be a good choice for architecture, medicine, agricultural engineering, basic sciences students.
7. Amsterdam, Netherlands
A city of youth and freedom! Hosting 4. 2 million tourist every year, it is a culture capital. It is a home to museums such as Rjiks, Van Gogh, Rembrandthuis, Anne Frank Huis, Hermitage, Troppenmuseum. It has also one of the most colorful night life in Europe. City surrounded by canals will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale. Bike-friendly environment will make you get used to Netherlands really quickly. Students can choose the Vrije university which is in the center. Students from human sciences, literature and administrative sciences would have no problem matching the courses. You can communicate in this city easily as even the children are speaking English fluently.
8. Vienna, Austria
The most crowded and the capital city of Austria, Vienna is a home to a lot of architectural artwork from different periods. It is the center of a lot of international companies and it is famous for its operas and cafes. It is inspiring for students studying fine arts. Also a good choice for engineering, veterinary, medicine, philosophy, economy and international relation fields.
9. Barcelona, Spain
Capital of Catalonia region, Barcelona was a home to Picasso and famous architect Gaudi. It's one of the best choices for fine arts and architecture fields. You can field lots of different texture at the same time in this city.
10. Tallinn, Estonia
Port city of Estonia is also the capital one. It is one of the world's digital cities and one of the oldest cities of northern Europe. It would be a good alternative for computer sciences.
It is your choice, no matter where you go, it is definite that you will enjoy your Erasmus.
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