Studying abroad is a central part of Erasmus+ and has been shown to have a positive effect on later job prospects. Erasmus+ supports student and doctoral candidate exchanges within Erasmus+ Programme countries and to and from Partner countries.

 

Eligibility

-Students at short-cycle Bachelor and Master levels and Doctoral candidates. You can also combine your period spent studying abroad with a traineeship to gain work experience.

-For students in the first cycle, you need to be at least in the second year of your studies.

 

Duration

Your long-term study period abroad can last a minimum of 2 months (or 1 academic term or trimester) and a maximum of 12 months.

Students can also combine a virtual period with physical short or long-term mobility: the physical presence abroad lasts between 5-30 days.

You can benefit from an exchange abroad with Erasmus+ multiple times, but your total time abroad may not exceed 12 months within one cycle of study.

« Cycle » refers to the level of study as defined by the European Qualifications Framework (EQF):

• First cycle (Bachelor or equivalent) EQF – 5/6
• Second cycle (Master or equivalent) EQF 7
• Third cycle (Doctoral or equivalent) EQF 8

For « one-cycle » courses such as medicine or architecture, you can go abroad with Erasmus+ for as long as 24 months.

 

Where you can go: Erasmus+ Programme countries and Partner countries.

 

Funding

-You receive a grant to contribute to your travel and subsistence costs.

–Students with physical, mental or health-related conditions may apply for additional funding after they have been selected to study abroad.

-Erasmus+ students are exempted from fees for tuition, registration, examinations, and charges for access to laboratories or libraries at the receiving institution. Small fees for insurance or student union membership may still apply.

 

How to apply

You can apply through the international or Erasmus+ office of your higher education institution.

 Detailed info about the grants is published in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide, for further support, please get in touch with your National Agency and your sending higher education institution.

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