Besides the Erasmus+ programme for Higher Education students, there are plenty of mobility opportunities in Europe and beyond: volunteering, jobs, studies, traineeships, or just travelling for fun. It can be a short stay or a life-changing year.

The Erasmus+ Programme is a European funding programme established in 1987. It offers university students the possibility to study or do an internship abroad in another country for at least 2 months and up to 12 months per cycle of studies. Erasmus+ now also offers mobility beyond European borders.

Higher education students can benefit from Erasmus+ studies and Erasmus+ placement programmes after completing their first year of studies. There is no age limitation.

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Each student receives a grant that partly covers the costs of staying abroad. Grants differ between sending and host countries. Your university must make the grant amount publicly known, so you can ask your International Relations Office. The grant can often be complemented by regional or national support.

Students going on exchange under the Erasmus+ programme pay tuition fees at their home university. Please note that in most cases the Erasmus+ grant alone will not cover all living expenses.

One of the basic rights of every exchange student is full recognition of successfully passed courses by the home university. Before leaving, the student signs the Learning Agreement - a document describing the study programme at the host university. After the stay, the host university provides a Transcript of Records confirming completed courses and results. These documents are legally binding for all parties.

If you face problems with recognition, you can seek help from student organisations to support you in validating your courses.

Universities very often offer language courses for international students. Since 2015, Erasmus+ students can register on the Erasmus+ Online Linguistic Support website and take online language courses.

You can seek tips and advice from your local ESN sections. Our volunteers, many of whom are former Erasmus+ students, will be happy to support you through the whole process.

In any case, you should start planning your Erasmus+ stay at least 6 months in advance.

Finally, you can always contact your local Erasmus Student Network section. Most of our volunteers have experienced Erasmus+ and will guide you through the process.