Erasmus in Salamanca
The official links people use most when they arrive in Salamanca. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- International students at the University of SalamancaUniversidad de Salamanca
What to do on arrival: your faculty coordinator, enrolment, student card, Spanish course and using the European Health Insurance Card.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- International mobility at the Pontifical University (UPSA)Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
The office handles the paperwork for students from other universities who come on exchange.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN SalamancaESN Salamanca
Student association at Salamanca: 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.
- ESN Salamanca: who they areESN Salamanca
Volunteer association, mostly former exchange students, that welcomes international students in Salamanca.
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 Salamanca: activitiesESN Salamanca
ESN Salamanca upcoming activities agenda.
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.
- HelmanTour: Erasmus tripsHelmanTour
Salamanca travel agency (CICL 37-113) with day and weekend trips; salamancaerasmustrips.com leads to this page.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Yeah Salamanca: trips and eventsYeah Salamanca
Agency with licence CICL 37-136 selling trips, ticketed university parties and a membership card.
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 Salamanca (padrón)Ayuntamiento de Salamanca
Padrón registration at the Citizen Service Office with an ID card or passport and a housing document.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Youth city bus passSalamanca de Transportes (autobús urbano)
Pass with unlimited travel for under 30s registered as residents in the city, on a personal card.
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 emergencies in Castile and LeónJunta de Castilla y León
Official site of the 112 service; call this free number for any medical emergency, fire or accident.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Castile and León European Youth CardJunta de Castilla y León
For young people aged 14 to 30; valid in every Spanish region and in more than 30 European countries.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- University Historic Building: student priceTurismo de Salamanca (Ayuntamiento)
The visit is half price for students and free for USAL students.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Official Salamanca tourism siteTurismo de Salamanca (Ayuntamiento)
The city's monuments, museums, opening hours and tourist offices.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Salamanca events calendarTurismo de Salamanca (Ayuntamiento)
Concerts, theatre and other activities in the city.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Spanish
- Salamanca municipal culture and librariesAyuntamiento de Salamanca
Municipal network with lending, computers with internet and activities such as the Torrente Ballester library film club.
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 Salamanca: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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