Erasmus+ Mobility Programme for Students

About the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme

The Erasmus+ mobility programme funds study periods and traineeships abroad for higher education students. It is run by the European Union and supports moves between 33 Erasmus+ programme countries, as well as partner countries around the world. In practice, this means you can spend part of your degree studying at a host university or doing a work placement in another country, with financial support attached.

The Erasmus+ mobility programme is one of the largest schemes of its kind. Because it operates through universities rather than direct individual applications, your home institution is your entry point.

Who Runs the Programme

The European Union funds and oversees Erasmus+. National agencies in participating countries manage the programme locally, and individual universities handle student selection and placement. For students, the practical host is the International Office at your own institution, which coordinates with the receiving university or host organisation abroad.

Study Level and Eligible Fields

The programme is aimed at higher education students. This covers enrolled students pursuing recognised degrees at participating universities. The source does not restrict eligibility to specific subjects, so the programme is open across fields of study, provided your home and host institutions have an agreement in place.

How Many Mobility Placements Are Offered?

The exact number of placements is not specified. Availability depends on the agreements between your home university and partner institutions, and on the funding allocated to each institution for a given cycle. Your International Office can tell you how many mobility slots exist for your subject and destination.

Who Can Apply for Erasmus+ Mobility

The programme is for students enrolled in higher education at a participating institution. Both students from Erasmus+ programme countries and those from partner countries can take part, depending on the agreements involved. If your university participates in Erasmus+ and has a link with a host abroad, you are the intended applicant.

Funding and Benefits

The Erasmus+ mobility programme supports two main activities: study periods at a partner university and traineeships, meaning work placements. Support typically comes as a grant toward living and travel costs during your time abroad. The source does not state a fixed grant amount, because the level of support varies by destination country and duration. Confirm the current rates with your International Office before you commit.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be enrolled as a higher education student at a participating institution.
• Your home university must take part in Erasmus+ and hold an agreement with the host institution or organisation.
• The activity must be either a study period or a traineeship in an eligible programme or partner country.
• You should meet any academic or language conditions set by your home and host institutions.

The source does not list further individual requirements. However, because selection happens at university level, expect your institution to apply its own additional criteria.

Application Process for Erasmus+ Mobility

You do not apply to the European Union directly. Instead, follow these steps for the 2026 cycle:

1. Contact the International Office or Erasmus+ coordinator at your home university.
2. Confirm which partner institutions or host organisations are available for your subject.
3. Submit your application through your university, including any transcripts and language evidence they request.
4. Once selected, complete the learning agreement or traineeship agreement with both institutions.

Because exact deadlines are set locally, confirm the current 2026 dates with your university early, as internal selection often closes months before the mobility period begins.

Official Website

For full details and to check your eligibility, visit the official programme page: Erasmus+ Mobility Programme information.