Erasmus groups in Rome
Where the people are, where students go out and what it costs to live in Rome as an Erasmus student.
What Erasmus groups are there in Rome?
Spain is the top country of origin: almost a third of Rome's Erasmus students come from Spanish universities. These are the official channels to get in touch before you arrive.
Official ESN sections in Rome
ESN Italy also lists a section at LUISS. There is no single "ESN Rome": pick the one for your university.
- ESN Roma ASE · La Sapienza
- ESN Roma Tre · Roma Tre
Other organisations and communities
- Erasmus Roma Association (ERA), an independent association with its own discount card
- International & Erasmus Party Roma
Links checked on 31 October 2026. The WhatsApp groups for each intake are opened every year and expire; use the official channels above, and never pay anything before seeing a flat. If you would rather have one place, the Rome chat on ErasmusMates brings together the city's verified students.
Where do Erasmus students go out in Rome?
Testaccio is the Erasmus district on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with Akab, Radio Londra and On The Rox a short walk apart. For bigger parties, Qube (three rooms, in Portonaccio), Materia Club in Tiburtino and Teatro Centrale in the centre.
Tickets: Xceed and i-Ticket for the big clubs; most other nights run on guest lists and promoters.
Where to live as an Erasmus student in Rome
San Lorenzo is the classic student neighbourhood, right next to La Sapienza and full of bars. Piazza Bologna is quieter and well connected by metro line B. Pigneto is the alternative, and somewhat cheaper.
Indicative price: €500–850 a month for a room.
Spotahome, HousingAnywhere and Uniplaces cover the city well. For residences, The Social Hub and Camplus.
Host universities
Students from Spanish universities who go to Rome mostly attend: La Sapienza, Roma Tre, Tor Vergata, LUMSA.
One thing worth knowing
Rome is the destination that receives the most students from Spanish universities in all of Europe. Spanish students going there are up 31% since 2018-19, and the city's total Erasmus numbers are up 38%.
Frequently asked questions about Erasmus in Rome
How many Erasmus students are there in Rome?
About 4,484 Erasmus+ study students a year, around 1,334 of them from Spanish universities. As an exchange lasts about five months, a little over 2,000 are in the city each semester.
Where do Erasmus students go out in Rome?
Midweek in Testaccio: Akab, Radio Londra and On The Rox host the Wednesday and Thursday Erasmus nights. At weekends, bigger clubs such as Qube, Materia or Teatro Centrale.
Which neighbourhood is best for Erasmus students in Rome?
San Lorenzo if you want to be next to La Sapienza and the nightlife, Piazza Bologna for quiet and good metro links, and Pigneto if you are after lower rents.
How do I meet people before arriving in Rome?
Write to the ESN section of your host university and to the city's organisations (International & Erasmus Party Roma), and join the Rome chat on ErasmusMates, where this semester's verified Erasmus students are.
Are there Erasmus WhatsApp groups in Rome?
Yes. Each intake opens its own, usually through ESN or the city's Facebook groups. The usual problem is that there end up being several at once, unmoderated, and many of the links in circulation are from past years. On ErasmusMates there is a single chat per city, with verified access.
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Other cities
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Mobility figures: official Erasmus+ records 2022–2023, annual average (geolocated data, CC BY 4.0). Rents are indicative ranges from housing portals and guides. Venues and organisations checked against public sources; check opening times before you go. Updated 31 October 2026.