23 Best Cities to Study Abroad in Europe We Are Obsessing Over Right Now

In this blog, I’m sharing the 23 best cities to study abroad in Europe that we are obsessing over right now! I hope this list helps makes your decision to study abroad easier and more seamless!

When I made the decision to study abroad in Europe, I was filled with so many emotions.. Excitement, nervousness, anxiety and the list goes on and on. But, studying abroad in Italy seriously changed my life. I know that sounds cliche, but it’s true!

1. Rome, Italy

When you study abroad in Rome, you’ll be surrounded by so much history. The Roman empire, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Spanish steps, the Trevi Fountain the Vatican and so much more! Add in all the beautiful history with delicious food, good wine and lots of shopping. Can it get much better?!

Now I may be a little bit biased since I studied here.. But, Rome is by far one of the best cities to study abroad in Europe!

2. Florence, Italy

Florence is another very historic city in Italy. It is considered the birth place of the Renaissance and was once the center of medieval European trade and finance.

The quaint little Florentine streets are charming to walk around. There is lots of great food, amazing people and little nooks to explore around every corner. Florence is a top study abroad destination for college students all around the world!

3. London, England

If you’ve never traveled outside your home country, then choosing London as your study abroad destination may be a good choice for you!

There is no language barrier, making the city easy to navigate! London is a melting pot of lots of different cultures, nationalities and languages making it a very special study abroad city in Europe.

4. Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is another great place to study abroad and is very popular amongst college students! You don’t have to deal with any language barriers, making it easy to befriend locals and other study abroad students from around the world!

5. Barcelona, Spain

If you’ve studied Spanish in school, then choosing Barcelona as your study abroad city is a great option to practice the language! There’s delicious food, great nightlife, a beach and lots of places around the city to explore!

Barcelona has been ranked one of the top best cities to study abroad in Europe and continues to be a popular destination for students looking to study abroad in Europe!

6. Madrid, Spain

Madrid is the capital of Spain and is known for its blend of modern and historical culture. Because it’s a capital city, there is lots of places to explore during a semester abroad.

7. Paris, France

8. Lisbon, Portugal

9. Berlin, Germany

10. Milan, Italy

11. Prague, Czech Republic

12. Amsterdam, Netherlands

13. Munich, Germany

14. Strasbourg, France

15. Copenhagen, Denmark

16. Brussels, Belgium

17. Oslo, Norway

18. Lyon, France

19. Edinburg, Scotland

20. Vienna, Austria

21. Krakow, Poland

22. Istanbul, Turkey

23. Zurich, Switzerland

And there you have it! I hope you enjoyed this list of the best cities to study abroad in Europe. I know how difficult the decision to study abroad can be, so I hope this list was useful to you!

I’m so excited for you to embark on your journey and have the time of your life on all your study abroad adventures!

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    I'm a 27 y/o Chicago native with an online design agency called Brandify that I build while traveling the world and living abroad! I'm currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand where I've been living for the past 5+ years with my British partner Peter and siamese cat Bandit. Having an international family, naturally my life is split between the US, UK and the Philippines, so traveling was always something I wanted to prioritize alongside building my business. Along the way, I've created this blog to share all the ins and outs of my life and travels with you. Thank you friend for following along!

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