🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Monthly grants typically range from €225 to €600, depending on the cost of living in the destination country and the home country's specific regulations.
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Duration
2 to 12 months per study cycle.
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Deadline
Varies by home university
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Fields
All fields of study offered
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Awards/Year
Varies (Allocated to universities based on their institutional budget and student population; hundreds of thousands of grants are issued annually).
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Study Country
European Union Member States and Third Countries associated with the Programme
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Provider
European Commission
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Acceptance
Varies (High at a program level, but competitive at the institutional level for popular destinations like London, Paris, or Berlin).
Erasmus+ Study Mobility is the flagship European Union program for education and training. It enables students to study at a partner university abroad for a semester or full year, fostering personal development, intercultural understanding, and academic growth. The program provides financial assistance to cover extra costs of moving and living abroad while ensuring that the credits earned at the host institution are recognized by the home university.
👥 Who Should Apply
Eligible students must be registered at an HEI holding an ECHE and must be selected by their home university based on academic merit and motivation.
🏛️ Host University
Any Higher Education Institution (HEI) holding an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) that has a bilateral agreement with the student's home university.
🤝 Sponsor
European Commission (Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture)
🎨 Fields of Study
All fields of study offered at participating institutions.
✨ Key Benefits
Provides a monthly stipend to assist with living costs, waives all tuition fees at the host institution, and offers administrative and linguistic support for international exchange.
🎯 Target Students
Currently enrolled Higher Education students in Erasmus+ programme countries.
🏷 Tags
Erasmus+
Study Abroad
Europe
Exchange Student
EU Scholarship
Higher Education
Mobility Grant
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Host institutions are prohibited from charging tuition, registration, or examination fees to Erasmus students).
Living Stipend
Yes, provided as a monthly grant to help cover subsistence costs.
Total Award
Monthly grants typically ran
✈️ Travel: Varies (Top-up grants are available for students choosing 'Green Travel' options, and specific travel allowances apply to students from outermost regions).
🏠 Accommodation: No (Students must fund accommodation using the grant or personal funds, though many host universities assist in finding housing).
💊 Health Insurance: Varies (EU students are typically covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC); non-EU students or those in certain countries may need private insurance).
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: Free
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Host institutions are prohibited from charging tuition, registration, or examination fees to Erasmus students).
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes, provided as a monthly grant to help cover subsistence costs.
🏡 Accommodation
No (Students must fund accommodation using the grant or personal funds, though many host universities assist in finding housing).
✈️ Travel Allowance
Varies (Top-up grants are available for students choosing 'Green Travel' options, and specific travel allowances apply to students from outermost regions).
💊 Health Insurance
Varies (EU students are typically covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC); non-EU students or those in certain countries may need private insurance).
🎁 Other Benefits
Inclusion support for students with fewer opportunities, specialized support for students with physical or mental health-related conditions, and access to Online Language Support (OLS).
📋 Renewal Conditions
Not applicable; however, students can participate in multiple mobilities as long as the total duration does not exceed 12 months per study cycle.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be enrolled in a participating HEI, must be in at least the second year of a Bachelor’s degree (for study mobility), and the mobility must be relevant for the degree-related learning and personal development needs.
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate (Bachelor), Postgraduate (Master), and Doctoral (PhD)
📊 Minimum GPA
Varies by home university (Typically a satisfactory academic standing or a specific GPA determined by the faculty).
🗣️ English Requirement
Varies (Host universities usually require B1 or B2 level in the language of instruction; proof via OLS assessment or standard tests like IELTS/TOEFL may be needed).
🎂 Age Limit
None (Must be a registered student at a participating institution).
💼 Work Experience
Not Required
💰 Financial Need
Not required for the basic grant, but additional funding (inclusion top-ups) is available for students with fewer opportunities or financial disadvantage.
🎯 Target Students
Currently enrolled Higher Education students in Erasmus+ programme countries.
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (A Motivation Letter is standard practice in the internal university application).
Rec Letters
Varies (Some faculties may require a recommendation from a professor or academic supervisor).
Interview
Varies (Some home universities conduct internal interviews as part of the selection process).
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Varies (Some faculties may require a recommendation from a professor or academic supervisor). Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Varies (Host universities usually require B1 or B2 level in the language of instruction; proof via OLS assessment or standard tests like IELTS/TOEFL may be needed).
- Interview: Varies (Some home universities conduct internal interviews as part of the selection process).
- Min GPA: Varies by home university (Typically a satisfactory academic standing or a specific GPA determined by the faculty).
📋 Application Process
Consult your university's International Office early. Research the course catalogs of partner universities to ensure credit transfer (Learning Agreement). Focus the motivation letter on how the exchange fits your career goals.
💡 Insider Tip: Check for 'Green Travel' top-ups and inclusion support if you qualify. Always have a backup choice of host university in case your first choice is oversubscribed.