About the city

Galați is one of Romania's largest port cities, sitting where the Danube, Siret and Prut rivers meet, close to both Moldova and Ukraine. It has a long industrial and shipbuilding history and today is a lively university city, home to "Dunărea de Jos" University, where most incoming Erasmus students study.

Getting around

Galați is compact and walkable and local buses/trams cover the rest. The train station connects to Bucharest, Iași and other major cities, making weekend trips easy.

Student life

Between lectures, you'll find plenty going on: cafés and bars around the city centre, the riverside promenade along the Danube for a relaxed evening walk and, of course, the events our ESN section organizes throughout the semester. Check the Events page to see what's coming up.

Practical tips

• Bring layers - summers are hot, winters can be cold with wind off the Danube
• Learn a few basic Romanian phrases; locals appreciate the effort even if most young people speak English
• Get in touch with your ESN buddy early - we're here to help with paperwork, housing questions and settling in