Mobility specification

Country:Portugal

Institution:NOVA University Lisbon

City:Lisboa

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Archaeology and Museology

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓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

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?For example, I took Spanish C1 for 6 credits and at MUNI it was recognized as Language Seminar III for 2 credits.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16170 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?I used the Erasmus Life Housing website to find accommodation, but I can't say I was satisfied. Their advertisements include companies that have practices that are on the edge of the law, like the one that rented me accommodation.

🗺 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

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?Ponte Vasco da Gama, Sé Velha, Elevador de Glória, Jardim Botanico.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?The cities of Coimbra and Évora are relatively close to Lisbon and there are good train connections.

Share your best experience:Definitely the coastline around the westernmost point of Europe. It's only about an hour from the city and the ocean view is priceless.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

How did you get to the place?Plane

Can you pay by card?in most places

🥳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?Portugal breathes its history. Although it's still just Europe, it's so far away from us that there's so much to discover.