Erasmus in Granada
The official links people use most when they arrive in Granada. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Exchange students at the UGRUniversidad de Granada
Admission steps for Erasmus and bilateral agreement students; your home university must nominate you so you do not pay tuition.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- FAQ for international students (UGR)Universidad de Granada
Courses in English, Spanish classes, enrolment and what to do if you fall ill or need support.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN GranadaESN Granada
Student association at Granada: events, trips, help on arrival and the ESNcard with discounts.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- UGR: Mentor Programme for international studentsUniversidad de Granada
A UGR mentor guides you before and during your stay to help you settle into the university and the city.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- ESN Granada: what ESN isESN Granada
Presentation of the ESN section in Granada, a non-profit volunteer association.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- ESN Granada: events and tripsESN Granada
ESN Granada agenda; the office is in the Civil Engineering faculty, floor -1.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Trips and excursions
Trips and excursions for Erasmus students. Before paying, check who organises the trip and pay only on their official website.
- Emycet Viajes: Erasmus trips from GranadaEmycet Viajes
Travel agency (CIAN 186459-2) with day trips and trips to Portugal and Morocco.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Best Life Experience: organised tripsBest Life Experience
Travel agency run by ALNOUR, S.L. (CIAN 186941-2) with trips around Andalusia, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- EU citizen registration certificate (NIE)Policía Nacional
If you stay more than three months, apply in person within your first three months at the provincial immigration office or police station, with form EX18 and fee 790 code 012.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Registering your address in Granada (padrón)Ayuntamiento de Granada
Padrón registration guide: EU citizens bring the registration certificate with passport or ID card, plus a housing document.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Youth Transport CardConsorcio de Transporte Metropolitano del Área de Granada
Personal card for under 30s with discounts on city buses, metro and metropolitan buses across Andalusia's transport consortia.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- European Health Insurance Card for temporary staysComisión Europea (Tu Europa)
If you study in another EU country, your home card gives you care that cannot wait on the same terms as people insured in Spain.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- 112 emergency numberJunta de Andalucía
Free for any emergency; it answers in Spanish, English, French, German and Arabic and has its own app, 112 Andalucía.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Andalusian Youth Card (Carné Joven)Junta de Andalucía
For ages 14 to 30; the digital version is free if you are registered as a resident (empadronado) in Andalusia, and the card works in more than 40 countries.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Alhambra: reduced ticket with a Youth CardPatronato de la Alhambra y Generalife
Youth Card holders get a discounted ticket; show the card at the ticket office and book in advance.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Granada Fine Arts Museum: free entryJunta de Andalucía (Museos de Andalucía)
Free entry all year for EU citizens and students with proof; it is in the Palace of Charles V at the Alhambra.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Official Granada tourism siteAyuntamiento de Granada
City Council tourism site with events and things to see.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- City Council cultural calendarAyuntamiento de Granada
The city's cultural activities listed by date.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Granada municipal librariesAyuntamiento de Granada
General information about the network of neighbourhood public libraries.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Granada: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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