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Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
Universidad de Salamanca, Patio de Escuelas 2, 37008 Salamanca, Spain
4.25 / 5 based on 516 reviews.
Description:
Since its founding in 1218, the University of Salamanca has had illustrious jurists, scientists, doctors and writers among its professors and students. In 1987 the construction of a new campus was undertaken to satisfy the growing needs of the University of Salamanca. This remarkable material growth that the University of Salamanca has undergone over the last ten years has been accompanied by an even more remarkable qualitative and quantitative growth, both in the number of students and teaching and administrative staff, on the one hand, and in the number of degrees and doctoral programs offered, university institutes and technological centres and services for the university community, on the other.
91% of students recommend
516 reviews
516 Expenses reviews of Universidad de Salamanca
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by anu_suominen, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, accommodation and alcohol is cheaper than in my country, and there are e.g. no entry fees to bars. I used my finnish mobile phone, so I don't know about the tarrifs. It is quite expensive to open an account, which you can do for free in my home country. It is difficult to evaluate the traveling costs, I never use the public transportation in my country as I have a car. But of course, when you go abroad you travel a lot and thus spend a lot! Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Almost all the apartments are furnished. At the university no books are used, only notes from the lectures. No material is given by the professors, the students have to copy everything themselves. The university didn't provide access to computers as in my home country, so I used the internet cafes a lot. They are not too expensive. The bureaucracy of the offices surpriced me. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mary-Clare, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
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Food was less expensive in Spain than in Ireland. Mobile phones are more expensive to use in Spain. However, I used skpye, to phone landlines in UK at local rate, or also, there is the possibility to phone another skype contact and talk for unlimited time, free. The accommodation I stayed in was approximately equivilant of what I pay in Ireland. However, this seems to have been more expensive than the normal accommodaion in Spain, due to location and such factors. Spanish nightlife was cheaper in general. I spent more on Travel in Spain, as I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to get to know the country. Also, I very much enjoyed travelling with the mountaineering group as it was a great means of socialising with Spaniards. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Melia, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
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You have to pay for services that are free or cheap at home, like laundry and internet. The food is much cheaper in Spain than the US, and the clubs had no cover charge, so going out was cheap. I traveled more than I do at home, so it was more expensive. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Just expect to pay for the services mentioned above. Find restaurants with "el menu del dia," which gives you a several course meal for around $5. Walk places instead of taking taxis. Use the Let's Go Guide for traveling to find cheap hostels. Take out large amounts of money at a time, because your bank charges you a fee each time you withdraw. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Katharina, Fachhochschule Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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i spent more for my room, because i had chosen one, which was a bit mor expensive for convinient reasons. the going out area is much mor cheaper than in germany, especially you dont have to pay theentrance mostly. i did not travel a lot, for luck of money, but in comparison with germany, there are no possibility to tavel with spanish people. in germany already exist several organized pages(probably most known:www.mitfahrzentrale.de, where people offer possibilities to travel with from city to city, or they offer to come with somebody Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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gas heating will cost you a fortune. go for central heating This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Erica, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, United States
Language, Independent
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Food expense was included in my rent and so I was provided room & food everyday of the week for 129euro. Using a cell phone there was more expensive because i used a SIM card (prepaid card) instead of having yearly plans like in the United States. Airflights within Europe are offered at much cheaper prices than in the U.S. The nightlife in Salamanca is considerably longer, which caused me to spend more money (and the exchange rate). Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Luanna, Metro State College Of Denver, Denver, United States
Language, Independent
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Housing because I lived at home at the time but when I studied abroad I had to pay for my own housing Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Just save your money before you get there, use ATM"s to retrive money it's cheaper then exchanging and safer to pull out only what you need a few times rather then to have all of the moeny at once. Also have a credit card available for other purchases that you will not use cash for like travel. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Joshua, University of Georgia, Athens, United States
History of Art, Independent
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Simply, because I partied harder and travelled more than I do at home. Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Coming from the US, things will seem very inexpensive. Be sure when you are exchanging currency that you bring your passport (most places won't exchange without one) and that you know their comission. You're better off using banks and exchanges away from Plaza Mayor, it can save you loads. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by jose juan, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Cd. Victoria, Mexico
Management Science, University Agreement
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Travelling within Spain could be more expensive rather to travel abroad (eg. Travel from Madrid to Cordova by AVE -train- is more than 100 euros round trip. Travelling from Valladolid to Charleroi -flying- was 38 euros round trip). Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Reading the "small letters" in the contracts. Spanish sometimes can´t get along with maths and errors may occur in their benefit. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by megdonah13, Providence College, Providence, United States
Humanities, AIFS
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
The cost of living in Spain is lower than in the the United States. I purchased a cell phone while living there and spent just as much each month as I do in the United States. I do not travel as much, however, than I did when I lived abroad. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
International students can purchase an international calling card for 6 euros that lasts for 120 minutes. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by charlotte, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Philology, PEI course
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food generally cheaper in spain i have found. nightlife too. phone bill obviously more expensive due ot international calls. Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no chequebooks if u open a spanish bank account. also opening a spanish account is good idea if you'll be there longer than 3 months. drink before you go out at night - you save even more! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by davinaj, University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
It was all about learning the language, travelling and interacting whilst abroad. you need £ for that! Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
The cost of living in Spain is generallya lot cheaper than in England. You can save money on public transport with a 'bono bus' pass. Although walking is what most students use because Salamanca is so small. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ismail, IAE Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spent more money than at home because in france i lived with my parents i have not to pay food house but when I was in spain i have to pay all and I spend more money for night life because in spain it is so great to go out and it is cheaper it is the reason nearly every day i go out when I was there Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by curkid, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Law, Civil, Erasmus
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You go out a lot and you patry a lot. Also you take the opportunity to visit other places. I visited almost all of Spain and we also went to Portugal. But you have to do those things once your there! Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Don't care to much about the money. If you get the chance; Go and have fun! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by geli, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
Philology, Erasmus
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Food and accomodation are generally cheaper, but because I travelled a lot and phoned to Germany very often, in total I spènt more or less the same than at home. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
The telephone cards "Euro City" to phone throughout Europe for 7 ptas per minute. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by girija, Institut Commercial de Nancy, Nancy, France
Language, Erasmus
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Because I used to go out more and socialize more. It was also a great opportunity to travel, so I spent more. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Be aware of bank opening hours! It is usually cheaper to live in flat-sharing than in family and the rooms are usually bigger. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alex, St. Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont, United States
Language, AIFS
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
With a homestay food and housing are taken care or. I rarely called home. Nightlife can be cheap, but you can also go out a lot more. It will start to add up. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Traveling gets expensive. Be sure to save up before you start your semester. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Namie, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores - Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
Accountancy, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Even when Spain was the country with more alike prices that I visited in that period of time because of the exchange currency I spent more because things are more expensive there, and since one euro ir almost 15 mexican pesos Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Katherine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Language, University Agreement
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Most things a lot cheaper in Spain Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Have had some uneccesary expenses like 100 pounds for an emergency locksmith and a very expensive phone bill due to using internet through an english server This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by claudia368, Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The living in spain is cheaper than in Austria, but I travelled to some places, so I spent more money. The accomodation in spain is much cheaper, but calling home is more expensive. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by swcurfs, Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
Law, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
As an Erasmus student you spend like a madman as you are constantly moving around, phoning home and friends and going out like 6 days a week. Add up a World Cup (football) and you will definetely wind up broke but it is worth it! Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Do NOT take Telefonica gsm pre-paid cards, they cost money like water! Take Amena instead. If you are from the Euro-zone, you don't need to open a bank account anymore, if you are from outside it, do so to save on costs to withdraw money from your home account. In Spain, always ask BEFORE paying what the amount is supposed to be otherwise you can get some lengthy discussions! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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