Erasmus Experience in Budapest, Hungary by Emilio

Why did you choose to go to Budapest, Hungary?

It was a strategical choice. No so much person decide to come here so I had more probability to get the scholarship. And then also because I wanted to discover a new part of Europe.

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

At the moment my contract is for 5 months and I received from my university 2500 euro, from my family 1000 and then I won another scholarship of 700 euro. My rent is 320 plus facilities cost but you can find cheaper places but the average cost for a good apartment with your room is 280-300.

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

Yes, I recommend at all. Budapest is an awesome city, there are a lot of things to discover. And my university is challenging and good

What is the food like?

Yes the food it's good. But I'm vegetarian so I can eat no so much typical dish because the most of them are with meet.

How much does it cost to live in Budapest?

Budapest is not an expensive city but neither a cheap city. It's under the typical European standard but it ramains a

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

No it's not easy the Hungarian language. I'm the universities English for sure and in some of them I
think also german

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

Most economical: flixbus
Esiaer: airplane

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Budapest in the future?

Being yourself in every day you will spend here. Erasmus is not another life, is your life in an year or 5 months.