Student guides
Housing, roommates and university life in Spain.
How to avoid rental scams as an Erasmus student in Spain and find safe housing (2026)
A guide for international students: spot the most common rental scams in Spain, recognise a verified home and choose compatible flatmates. Updated 2026.
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Find a flat without getting scammed, decoded contracts and what a fair price really is.
Valencia 2026/27
Where to live in Valencia: student neighbourhoods 2026/2027
Essential guide
How to find a student flat and compatible roommates in Spain for 2026/2027
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Accommodation in Spain for international students — what we told EDEM (and how to avoid scams)
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How to find Erasmus accommodation in Spain without getting scammed (2026 guide)
Money & life
Costs, bank accounts, healthcare, paperwork — the boring stuff that quietly eats your weekends.
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Empadronamiento in Spain — the complete 2026 guide for international students
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How to get the NIE in Spain as an EU / Erasmus student (2026 guide)
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TIE for non-EU students in Spain — the 2026 step-by-step guide
Budget
Cost of living for students in Spain — a 2026 monthly budget breakdown
Checklist
Your first week in Spain — the checklist every Erasmus student needs
Cities
The honest take on each Spanish university city — vibe, cost, where students actually live.
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