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Study in Girona

This guide explains student life in Girona, Spain, including an estimated monthly student budget of $864, Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters., Visado de Estudios (Type D Student Visa) guidance, 2 universities. Explore verified details for Spain below.

Girona, Spain
Girona, Spain — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$864
Climate
Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters.
Safety score
85/100
English friendliness
60%
Student visa
Visado de Estudios (Type D Student Visa)
Work while studying
Up to 30 hours per week

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$378
  • Food$324
  • Transport$11
  • Leisure$151

Rent is for aroom in a shared student flat.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Affordable cost of living compared to nearby Barcelona
  • Beautiful, historic medieval city center
  • Excellent location between the Pyrenees mountains and the Costa Brava
  • Close-knit student community at Universitat de Girona

Considerations

  • Catalan is the primary local language, which can be an initial barrier
  • Smaller city with less nightlife than major Spanish hubs
  • Limited public transport network outside the city center

Student housing in Girona

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Girona, Spain. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Girona

Official sources

Follows the Universitat de Girona's official published student budget of €800 per month, converted from EUR to USD. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Girona are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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