Erasmus in Fuenlabrada

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Fuenlabrada

Why do your Erasmus in Fuenlabrada? Fuenlabrada is only 17 km from Madrid, the Spanish capital. This means that you can live in a quieter and cheaper place than Madrid, but with the comforts of the big city nearby. In Fuenlabrada, there is one of the campuses of Juan Carlos University (URJC) and that is why you will not miss the university atmosphere here. Keep reading if you want to discover more information about Fuenlabrada.

Cost of living in Fuenlabrada, Spain

Surely you might have wondered if living in Fuenlabrada is expensive. In general, the cost of living in Spain is not too high compared to other countries. Also, as you may have read before, coming to Fuenlabrada for Erasmus is an ideal option that many students consider since it allows them to be close to Madrid, at a much more affordable price.

Adding the costs of accommodation, food, transport and leisure activities, a student in Fuenlabrada can spend around €600-650 per month. However, this price is only an approximation and may vary depending on your lifestyle and your needs and/or priorities.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Fuenlabrada

Fuenlabrada is one of the Spanish municipalities with the largest number of young people since every year it receives many young people who go to study at the URJC. This university is very dynamic and always organizes events and parties, so the university atmosphere in Fuenlabrada is guaranteed. When it comes to partying, young people's favourite clubs are Vogue and Fabrik. Although, we also recommend that you go to Madrid, where there are countless bars and venues for all tastes.

On the other hand, in Fuenlabrada, you will also find leisure facilities, such as museums, theatres and shopping centres, and several sports centres and parks to practise sports. And if you like to travel, take advantage of Fuenlabrada's location to visit nearby cities such as Aranjuez, Toledo or Segovia.

Culture and gastronomy in Fuenlabrada, Spain

Fuenlabrada is not a city with many tourist attractions, however, it is worth visiting the church of San Esteban Protomártir, the old town hall, the Cuatro Caños fountain and the Parque del Lago Loranca. In addition, having Madrid so close, you can visit the most emblematic places, such as the Plaza Mayor, the Retiro Park, the Royal Palace, Gran Vía street or the Puerta de Alcalá.

In Fuenlabrada, you can try the most typical dishes of Spanish cuisines, such as potato omelette, Madrid-style tripe, patatas bravas or Iberian ham.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Fuenlabrada

• Studying at one of the largest universities in Spain will allow you to enjoy a great student atmosphere.
• The connection between Fuenlabrada and Madrid is very good since it is very easy to reach by public transport.
• The cost of living is more affordable than in Madrid.
• Improve your level of Spanish, get to know the Spanish culture and taste the typical gastronomy of Madrid.

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