Mobility specification

Country:Greece

Institution:University of Patras

City:Patras

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Mathematics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?manageable

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?It is quite possible that you may have to change your Learning Agreement because some courses are taught in Greek, even though they are supposed to be in English.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?I definitely recommend the Facebook groups. The best way is to find someone who was in the same city last semester and ask them for accommodation recommendations.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shop in big stores (Lidl, Jumbo, Sklavenitis). Lunch and dinner are free every day at the University of Patras!

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?terrible

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?You can buy tickets at the "kiosk" or you can buy a "bus card" for 90€ for 3 months.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Patras Castle, Dexameni Cafe (beautiful sunset), North/South park, Rio Bridge, Stairs of Agios Nikolaos.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?By the sea - Lefkada, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Zakynthos
Day trip - Kalavryta, Nafpaktos

Share your best experience:I recommend a roadtrip through the Peloponnese.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?The journey from the airport (Athens) takes about 4h.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Definitely an umbrella, warm clothes (even if it's Greece - it's cold in winter).

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Best decision of my life! If you love the heat, the sea and don't mind a bit of Greek chaos, definitely go to Patras!