Student Residences of ULisboa

Erasmus/ Exchange students have the possibility to stay at the Residences for students of Universidade de Lisboa. However, due to the very limited number of places for exchange students it is not possible to guarantee accommodation for everyone.

In case you wish to apply, please fill in the Accommodation Form and send it to the email internacional@ciencias.ulisboa.pt  within the following deadlines:

Accommodation application will only be accepted and valid once you have completed your mobility application (which also includes the Learning Agreement duly approved).
The Welcome and Mobility Office is responsible for managing the reservations directly with the Accommodation Services of Universidade de Lisboa according to the arrival date of complete applications at our Office.

Before applying please read carefully the available information about the Universidade de Lisboa Residences for students:

The Social Services of Universidade de Lisboa (SASUL) is the responsible entity for the organisation and distribution of students in its residences. 

About the Student Residences:

• Rooms are double or triple only. There are no single rooms available;
• Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities;
• Kitchens are provided with a fridge, freezer, microwave, oven and stove;
• Each residence provides bed linen and bath towels;
• The rooms are equipped with a bed, a nightstand, a desk and a wardrobe;
• The free services included are: washing of bed linen and room cleaning, which are done weekly. The common areas are cleaned daily;
• Smoking is not allowed inside the residences;
• The rent cost is around €200 per month (2022/23 price);
• As rent for accommodation is paid monthly, students wishing to move out of accommodation should inform the responsible of the Residence or the Social Services of ULisboa, whichever the case may be, at least one month in advance.

For more information on the Student Residences, please access the Social Services webpage.

Private Accommodation

The Welcome and Mobility Office does not arrange or make reservations for private accommodation.

Many Portuguese and international students choose to live in private residences, shared flats or houses in Lisbon. Rooms cost around €300/€400 per month, or more, depending on the size of the room or flat and on its' location as well. Rent tends to include electricity, gas, water and internet, but it depends on the landlord. Prices of studio flats can cost around €450/€550 per month. The contracts and agreements are made strictly between the student and the owner.

Top tips to help you search:

1. Check proximity to public transportation;
2. Choose a furnished apartment;
3. Clarify whether rent includes utilities and use of all common areas;
4. The closest areas to Ciências are Campo Grande (Green and Yellow subway lines) and Cidade Universitária (Yellow subway line), but anywhere close to a subway station will be easily accessible;
5. Join Erasmus Lisboa/Lisbon groups on social networks (like Facebook); companies, associations and students post often about room vacancies;
6. Although they will certainly be cheaper DO NOT choose a room without a window; sunlight and fresh air is important for your physical and mental health.

ULisboa website