Erasmus Experience in Graz, Austria by cecilie

Why did you choose to go to Graz, Austria?

I went to Graz because the school that my country was in contact with had a program that sounded very interesting.

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

I got a scholarship from ERASMUS that gave me 400 euros per month in 3 months.
Also i recieved money from the danish government. it was about 696 euro per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Graz?

It is very nice. But the students there was very serious about their study. especially compared to Denmark

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

definitely! There are a lot of different people from all over the world and they know how to make you feel welcome.

What is the food like?

very traditional and conservative.

How much does it cost to live in Graz?

it depends. but food will cost you about 30 euros per week.

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

At the FH Joanneum you could start at a german class every start of the semester.

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

either buy a bicycle or take the tramps.