Flats, rooms and residences near the HUH

This Andalusian institution was founded in 1993 and is part of the University of Seville. Around 15% of the university's students are international, who come to the city to attend the institution and enjoy its good quality of teaching, as well as to immerse themselves in the Spanish and Andalusian way of life. Most of them look for accommodation near the University of Huelva, so we recommend that you start your search well in advance, so you can choose the ideal one for you before someone else does.

Flats and spare rooms for students near the UHU

We suggest that you first identify which campus your faculty is located in, as this will determine which neighbourhoods you can consider when looking for accommodation near the UHU. We will provide you with all of this information below:

Where is the University of Huelva located?

The faculties of this institution are spread over different campuses and areas in the city:

Campus Universitario del Carmen

This is the largest complex of the university and is located in a former infantry barracks, in the neighbourhood of Vistalegre. Most faculties are located on this campus, including:

• Experimental Sciences

• Humanities

• Education, Psychology and Sports Sciences

• Labour Sciences

• Nursing

• Higher Technical School of Engineering

Campus La Merced

This is the most central campus of all, located next to the cathedral and in what used to be a Mercedarian convent from the 15th century. Here you will find the faculties of:

• Business Sciences and Tourism

• Law

• Social Work

Campus La Rábida

This is the campus that is furthest from the centre of Huelva, as it is located in La Rábida area. It has the former Technical School of Engineering of La Rábida and hosts various departments related to Engineering, including Computer Science, Industrial and Agricultural.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the UHU

The following are some of the neighbourhoods to consider when looking for accommodation near the Spanish institution:

Centre of Huelva

The centre of Huelva is the liveliest area of the city, so it is chosen by many students to live in. From this area, you can easily reach El Carmen University Campus and La Merced Campus, either on foot, by bike, or by bus.

Molino de la Vega

The area located next to Molino de la Vega Avenue is ideal, especially for those students who want to be near La Merced Campus of UHU. Here you will find several affordable restaurants and bars for students.

Zafra

This neighbourhood near the port of Huelva is very convenient if you are going to La Rábida Campus since buses depart from here and arrive there in less than 10 minutes. Additionally, in Zafra, you will be close to the city centre and the most popular leisure spots for students.

Student residences near the HUH

The University of Huelva has two accommodations where you can request a spot: Inturjoven Huelva Hostel and Uno de Julio Student Residence. Each one offers different locations and features (such as breakfast included, for example), so it's best to compare them to choose the one that best suits your needs.

Erasmus in the University of Huelva

Here are some important details to keep in mind when doing your mobility at this Spanish institution:

• You will be able to attend Spanish courses offered by the university, both free and paid, called “Spanish as a foreign language”. Take advantage of your stay in this Spanish city to improve your language skills!

• You can join the “Buddy Program”, a program where a local student will be assigned to assist and accompany you before and upon your arrival in the city. This buddy will help you integrate into the university and the city of Huelva.

• Take advantage of the cultural and sports activities organised by UHU to enjoy everything Huelva has to offer. From cultural visits to sports on the beaches and trips to Andalusia and Portugal, you won't have time to get bored during your Erasmus in this city!

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