During your higher education studies, you can receive an Erasmus+ grant to complete part of your study programme at a higher education institution abroad. You can go abroad from your second year of studies onwards, for a period of 2 to 12 months per study cycle.

You can also combine a study period with a traineeship, or take part in a blended intensive programme combining in-person and virtual activities. Traineeships in an institution abroad may last between 2 and 12 months, or between 5 and 30 days for doctoral students.

The Erasmus+ grant contributes to the main costs related to your mobility, including travel expenses and part of your living costs, such as accommodation, local transport and daily expenses. The amount varies depending on the destination country, the duration of the stay and the travel distance.

To take part, you must be enrolled in a higher education institution, including a BTS programme, that holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, and your mobility must form part of your study programme. Your sending and receiving institutions must also have concluded a partnership agreement.

To find out more about available mobility opportunities and the application process, contact the international relations office at your institution. Please note that it is advisable to start preparing your project several months in advance.

You can contact Anefore, the Erasmus+ National Agency in Luxembourg, directly by email at info@anefore.lu or by phone on (+352) 247-85284 for more information.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters allow you to study at several universities around the world as part of a high-quality international programme.

These programmes last between one and two years and are organised by at least three universities located in different countries. They give you the opportunity to discover several education systems, meet students from all over the world and develop new academic, language and intercultural skills.

To be eligible, you must generally have obtained a bachelor’s degree, worth at least 180 ECTS credits, before the programme begins. Each master’s programme also sets its own admission criteria, which may include a strong academic record, a certain level of English or another language, a motivation letter, or experience related to the field of study.

Erasmus Mundus scholarships may cover a large part of the costs associated with your stay, such as travel, visa costs and daily living expenses, through a monthly allowance.

To find a programme, check catalogue en ligne des masters Erasmus Mundus
contact the consortium of the programme that interests you directly. Applications generally open between October and January for the following academic year.

For more information: Studying Abroad

Erasmus+ school mobility allows pupils to complete a study period at a school in Europe or undertake a traineeship in a workplace in Europe.

You can go abroad with a group of pupils and teachers for a period of 2 to 30 days, or take part in an individual mobility programme lasting between 10 days and one year.

During your stay, you can practise a foreign language, discover a new culture and develop your independence and open-mindedness.

To take part in this type of mobility, your school must be the beneficiary of an Erasmus+ project. Pupils cannot therefore apply individually. If you are interested, contact your school’s international coordinator, Erasmus+ coordinator or one of your teachers.

You can contact Anefore, the Erasmus+ National Agency in Luxembourg, directly by email at info@anefore.lu or by phone on (+352) 247-85284 for more information.

Do you want to learn a profession, but the school-based training you are interested in is available in a neighbouring country?
A cross-border apprenticeship could be an option for you.

This system allows you to complete :

• the practical part of your training in a company in Luxembourg
• the theoretical part in a school abroad, for example in France, Belgium or Germany

This is not an Erasmus+ programme. It is a national vocational training scheme, supervised by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, also known as MENJE, with support from ADEM.

Who is this for?

Cross-border apprenticeships are for young people who:

• are at least 15 years old;
• live in Luxembourg or in a neighbouring country;
• want to follow vocational training with a school abroad;
• have found a training company in Luxembourg;
• choose a profession that is eligible for cross-border apprenticeship.

How does it work?

You must first find:

• a company in Luxembourg that agrees to train you
• a school abroad that offers the theoretical training

Then, an authorisation request must be submitted to MENJE. Once the authorisation has been granted, ADEM takes over the procedures linked to the apprenticeship contract.

Is it paid?

Yes. As an apprentice, you sign an apprenticeship contract with the company in Luxembourg. You therefore receive an apprenticeship allowance during your training.
The amount depends on the chosen profession and the rules applicable in Luxembourg.

How to apply?

To find out the exact conditions, deadlines and how to submit an application, consult the official MENJE page on cross-border apprenticeship: Apprentissage transfrontalier – MENJE

Key point

Cross-border apprenticeship is designed for young people who want to train for a profession while combining practical experience in Luxembourg with classes in a neighbouring country. It is a good solution if the training you are looking for is not available in Luxembourg, or if it better matches your professional project abroad.

To access even more opportunities for academic stays abroad, the best starting point is the Eurodesk Opportunity Finder portal, a database that brings together study, training and scholarship opportunities in Europe and around the world. You will find all the practical information there: conditions, deadlines, contacts and direct links to apply. Only opportunities certified and validated by Eurodesk Brussels Link appear on the platform.

Discover all concrete opportunities here: https://programmes.eurodesk.eu/learning

Do not forget to contact the international service or international relations office of your school or university. They are the ones who will guide you through the procedures, the recognition of your stay and access to financial support.