Erasmus in Zilina

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

One term or the whole year - everyone can choose.
My scholarship is 350 Euros per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Zilina?

Zilina is a student city. U will see :)

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

I really like this University, city is a quite small but nice. But the most important are people you will stay.

What is the food like?

Could be better :D

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Zilina?

If u want, the Uni will give you assignments to the dorm. The price is from 80-120 Euros per month.

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

Polish people can really easy understand Slovak.
For Erasmus students is organized Slovak course.

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

I went by car ;)
However I guess that the easiest

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

The most famous is Enjoyclub, however I don't like this place.
Near Velky Diel - one of the dormitories - is Paladeo and Sezam, near Hliny - Stara Menza and Junior.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Zilina?

Nova Menza!

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

Slovakia is one of the best choice for Erasmus, life is not expensive here and also traveling for students by train is for free.

But remember - Erasmus it people, not place.


Enjoy!