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Get ready for your Odisea

Plan your exchange end to end: destination, budget and people

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✓Real cost data for 140 cities
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What is inside

Real options, not another wall of tabs.

43 Countries Visa, budget, safety, and first-pass fit. 139 Cities Housing, transport, rhythm, and real daily life. 210 Universities Academic fit, support, campus life, and final shortlist checks.

Before you leave

The order matters.

Most students leave the budget and the people for last. Bad plan. This is the sequence that actually works.

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Find your direction

5-minute test that turns "somewhere abroad" into your top 3 destinations.

Take the test

Our tool

Budget it for real

One-time costs, monthly life and your grants — with real rent data for 140 cities.

Calculate your cost

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Meet your people

Official Odisea groups, one per city and free to join. Ask about housing, paperwork and arrivals to students who are already there.

Join your city group

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Set up mobile data

Install a travel eSIM before departure and connect as soon as you land.

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Stay secure online

A VPN protects you on public Wi-Fi and unlocks home banking, streaming and portals that block foreign IPs.

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Where students actually go.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is Odisea free?

Yes. The destination test, the cost calculator, the guides and the WhatsApp groups are free. Some future partner services (housing, insurance, SIM) may include affiliate links, but the tools and guides stay open.

How much does an exchange or Erasmus cost?

It depends heavily on the city. That is exactly why we built the calculator: enter your destination and your grants and it gives you a real budget with rent data from 140 cities, not a generic figure.

Who writes the content?

Exchange students. We combine official university information with practical student guidance.

How do I start?

Take the destination test. In five minutes you get your top three options, then follow the order: compare, budget, meet your people.

What languages is Odisea available in?

Odisea is available in English, Spanish, French and Simplified Chinese on selected pages.