Welcome sessions for international students
Welcome and orientation sessions organised by the UGR for mobility and international students before classes begin.
INDEPENDENT GUIDE · 2026/27
STUDENTS
Housing, UGR canteens, Erasmus and verified plans for the 2026/27 academic year.
Reference Nº 006
Year 2026/27
Audience UGR · ERASMUS
Status Verified
UGR 2026
Independent editorial pillar with key dates, arrival checklist, campus zones, €3.50 canteen menus, transport, libraries and nightlife — official UGR sources plus GRN URBAN picks.
Milestones
3
Areas
10
UGR menu
€3.50 €
Canteens
4 UGR
Start the 2026/27 year
Key dates 2026/27
Undergraduate classes begin
Start of the 2026/27 academic year for undergraduate programmes at the UGR.
Welcome language exchanges (CLM)
Language exchange meetups at the Modern Languages Centre to practise languages and meet new people.
First days
Arrival checklist
Get your TUI
The University ID Card is used for identification, library and study room access, university canteens and other UGR services.
Install UGRApp
Check digital TUI, subjects, timetables, grades, study room occupancy, canteen menus and library services.
Find your faculty
Identify which campus and building your classes are in. The UGR has five main campuses in Granada.
Activate university transport
If eligible, apply for the University Bonobús. Do not confuse with Credibús Young: different fares and requirements.
Find library and study rooms
Find the library point closest to your campus and check hours on the official website — do not assume a single global schedule.
Find university canteens
In-person student menu at €3.50. General hours 1:00–3:30 pm Monday to Friday. Vegetarian/vegan options and takeaway menu available.
Access the Virtual Office
Academic procedures, certificates and administrative tasks online.
Find accommodation
Check the UGR Accommodation Management Office and start searching early, especially for September.
International services
If you are Erasmus or international, sign up for welcome sessions, the Mentor Programme and CLM language exchanges.
Where to live
Where to live
Filter by campus and compare areas
City centre
Those who prioritise location and do not mind bustle
Centro CampusCartuja Campus
Price
Nightlife
Camino de Ronda
Students looking for a practical, affordable area
Centro CampusFuentenueva Campus +1
Price
Nightlife
Plaza de Toros / Beiro
Tight budget near Fuentenueva
Fuentenueva CampusCartuja Campus +1
Price
Nightlife
Cartuja
Cartuja or Aynadamar students
Cartuja CampusAynadamar Campus
Price
Nightlife
Zaidín
Health Sciences students (PTS)
PTS Campus (Health Sciences)Aynadamar Campus
Price
Nightlife
PTS / Armilla
Students with most classes at PTS
PTS Campus (Health Sciences)
Price
Nightlife
Realejo
Those who value alternative vibe and walking
Centro CampusCartuja Campus
Price
Nightlife
Albaicín
Short stays or those prioritising scenery
Centro Campus
Price
Nightlife
San Ildefonso
Students wanting social life near Fuentenueva
Fuentenueva CampusCentro Campus
Price
Nightlife
Fuentenueva
Law, Sciences students at Fuentenueva
Fuentenueva Campus
Price
Nightlife
Eat cheap
University layer
In-person student menu
€3.50 €
Takeaway menu
€5.50 €
General hours
13–15:30 Mon–Fri
Canteens
4 UGR
Fuentenueva Canteen
€3.50 · 1:00–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Cartuja Canteen
€3.50 · 1:00–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Aynadamar Canteen
€3.50 · 1:00–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
PTS Canteen
€3.50 · 1:00–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Transport
Getting around as a student
University Bonobús
University Bonobús: published fare of €0.65 per trip (verify before use).
Credibús Young
Credibús Young: ages 6–25, registered in Granada city and ID on the census. Subsidised fare of approximately €0.31 per trip.
City bus
Granada bus network. Combine with University Bonobús or Credibús Young depending on your case.
Metro
Especially useful for PTS, Zaidín and Armilla connections.
Free travel until late 2026 applies to minors born after 1 January 2012, not to university students in general.
Where to study
UGR libraries and study rooms
21 service points — hours vary by site
Service points
21 UGR
Hours
Varies
Exams
Extra
Library
Bib. UGR
New to Granada
Erasmus & international students GRANADA
UGR Mentor Programme
The UGR welcomed more than 1,800 international mobility students at the start of 2025/26 and around 900 more in the second semester.
ESN Granada
ESN Granada
Modern Languages Centre
The CLM offers a 15% Erasmus discount on selected Spanish courses A1–C2 (2026/27). Check conditions on the official website.
Culture & leisure
This week for students
Going out at night
Graná in the centre
Commercial, reggaeton, hits
Centre / Pedro Antonio Very student-oriented, lively From midnight
Antigua Fábrica de Hielo
Commercial, electronic
Zaidín / PTS Large club, young crowd Weekends, late night
Boabdil
Rock, indie, alternative
Centre Alternative, indie Friday and Saturday
Sixties
60s–80s music
Centre Retro, fun atmosphere Weekends
Plan
Student mode
Presets that reuse the existing planner
Come back weekly
Don't miss out
Get the best Granada plans every week — Coming soon — meanwhile, check the weekly agenda.
How to make friends in Granada
UGR international welcome sessions
Mentor / buddy programme
CLM language exchanges
ESN Granada
Casa de Porras
UGR sports
Granajoven activities
GRN URBAN events