Erasmus+ Mobility Programme for Higher Education Students
European Union
Overview
Programme Description
Erasmus+ mobility of individuals sponsors study periods and traineeships (work placements) in 33 specified Erasmus+ programme countries and in Erasmus+ partner countries around the world.
Target Group
The programme is intended for students who
- are regularly enrolled at a German higher education institution,
- have completed their first year of study (graduates),
- are enrolled at a higher education institution participating in the Erasmus+ project
- AND whose home institution has signed an Erasmus cooperation agreement with the receiving institution.
Academic Requirements
Erasmus+ mobility of individuals is open to all students at higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme who are in at least their second year of study.
Number of Scholarships
In 2020, approximately 51,000 participants from Germany received mobility offers within the Erasmus+ framework.
Duration
The duration of the Erasmus+ study and traineeship periods may vary from 2 to 12 months. The maximum, however, is of 36 months for studies or traineeships:
- For Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral students of up to 12 months
- For students in comprehensive degree courses, such as medicine, programmes ending with a state examination or traditional diploma courses the grant will be awarded for a period of up to 24 months and an additional 12 months for students pursuing a doctoral degree.
- The scholarship can be split up within one study cycle, for example into 2 6-month stays.
Scholarship Value
The grant value varies depending on destination and higher education institution. Sponsored students are exempt from tuition, registration, examination, laboratory and library fees at the host institution.
Application Papers
In order to take part in the Erasmus+ individual mobility programme please contact the Erasmus+ coordinators at the International Office of your home institution. For further information on essential requirements and the application process, visit the Erasmus+ website.
Application Deadline
Please contact the International Office of your home institution for further information on the application deadlines.