We have some useful links and country guides that may help you in finding out more about studying and living in the country you would like to visit:

• Bulgaria: download Bulgaria discovered as well as the my Bulgarian University guide
• Czech Republic: visit the Study in the Czech Republic website
• Denmark: download the pdf guide for foreign students
• Estonia: download the international student's guide to Estonia and visit their website
• Finland: visit the study in Finland and Virtual Finland websites
• Flanders: download the Study in Flanders guide and visit their  website
• Germany: download A Pocket guide for students and a guide for international students
• Hungary: visit the  Study in Hungary website
• Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia: download A guide to the Baltic States
• Malta: download the pdf document Living out guide to Malta
• Netherlands: download Netherlands Live and Study guide and visit their website
• Poland: visit their website for foreign students
• Portugal: download A student's guide to Portugal
• Slovakia: download the Slovakia student guide
• Sweden visit their website

You may also find it useful to visit www.justlanded.com Their aim is to make the process of moving abroad as easy and as enjoyable as possible for students. They currently have guides to 38 different countries, all of which provide practical information about issues such as health insurance, finding accommodation, visas and permits, banking and telecom services and much more. In addition to their country guides, they have also launched an international community where students can exchange experiences and meet new friends abroad. They also offer an international housing portal which has proven to be extremely popular among students, as they search for flatshares in their city of destination.

Another useful website is the ThirdYearAbroad  which has been designed by university students for university students, to provide up-to-date information, help and advice about living, studying and working abroad. You can share experiences, discoveries and recommendations in your own online guidebook, read language course reviews and find out where to live and who to live with, making sure you really make the most of your time away – the most important and exciting part of your degree!

It may also be useful to take a look at the Monetos website. Monetos is an international, free-of-charge research portal that provides extensive information on the European social and financial sectors. Within the Service section of the website you can browse information and advice on topics such as finding accomodation, opening a bank account and visiting a doctor - all very useful to a student taking part in the Erasmus programme