Travel Forums Europe University Towns. I want to check out some European Universities and have no idea where to even start. Putting academics aside, I am looking to visit a few towns that are really geared towards university students and have a high population of young people.
Schools with a high International studemt population would also be good to know. I have travelled quite a bit throughout Europe and have visited some pretty fun and lively locations but now I looking specifically for university places. You might want to check out Greifswald in Northern Germany.
It has a population of about 55,, about 10, of whom go to Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald. Its a quiet little town but worth seeing if you're specifically looking for university towns.
You might want to time your potential visit to catch the Greifswald International Student Festival, which is organized annualy or every other year. The town is really lively during the festival. I've been there twice and had a great time. Both of these towns practically ARE the universities. Huge young student population in both of them. I personally think Cambridge is the nicer town. Oxford and Cambridge, are obviously considered the ultimate university town because they are so famous and the towns have grown up around them.
In many cities students have come along later, and had a huge impact on the city, which has then developed around them. Sheffield and Manchester for example. I think this must be the best experience, as you've got all the convenience of a big student population, combined with the liveliness of a big city. Sheffield is a good example, the two huge universities play a massive part in the city's economy. There are about 40, students in the city. So there is a huge business in student rental accomodation, vast areas of student houses, loads of takeaways, bars, shops, nightlife and so on.
