Erasmus+ Come to study or teach in Europe Erasmus+

What is Erasmus+ ? The EU's programme to support education, training youth and sport Funding for programmes, projects and scholarships Fosters EU-EU and EU-international cooperation

Higher education opportunities for individuals from outside Europe Credit mobility + scholarships Short-term studies in Europe that will count to your degree back home Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees + scholarships A full degree programme at Master level, with study at two or more universities

What are the benefits? Have a unique learning experience in Europe Receive double/multiple/joint degree, or recognition of your study abroad Acquire in-depth knowledge of Europe and European higher education Improve linguistic skills, intercultural experience Improve employability Academic exchange of knowledge, ideas, contacts

International credit mobility ICM projects are based on bilateral agreements between universities in Europe and universities in other parts of the world. They agree to send and host each other's students and staff.

Credit mobility in brief Short-term studies in Europe that will count to your degree back home Mobility for Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students – and for staff Grants for trainees Study periods of 3 – 12 months, traineeships of 2-12 months Grant for travel and subsistence

Student monthly rate (2018-2020) Living cost contribution Mobility to… Student monthly rate (2018-2020) Staff daily rate (2018-2020) DK, FI, IS, IE, LI, LU, NO, SE, UK € 900 € 180 AT, BE, CY, FR, DE, GR, IT, MT, NL, PT, ES € 850 € 160 BG, HR, CZ, EE, MK, HU, LV, LT, PL, RO, SK, SI, TR € 800 € 140 All Partner Countries € 700 LIVING AND TRAVEL Now we have the same categories for students and staff. Also some re-aligning of countries between categories, all costs increased. Distance – more for far travel > 8000 km is now EUR 1500, travel of less than 100km also covered, but only EUR 20.

Travel cost contribution Travel costs EUR per participant < 100km € 20 100 - 499 € 180 500 - 1999 € 275 2000 - 2999 € 360 3000 – 3999 € 530 4000 – 7999 € 820 > 8000 € 1500 LIVING AND TRAVEL Now we have the same categories for students and staff. Also some re-aligning of countries between categories, all costs increased. Distance – more for far travel > 8000 km is now EUR 1500, travel of less than 100km also covered, but only EUR 20.

Credit mobility: how to apply? Contact your own university's international relations office to see: which agreements it has which study programmes are open for mobility

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees These are joint master programmes awarding a degree, with study in two or more of the universities in the partnership, in different countries. Also with EU-funded scholarships, open to everybody worldwide. Students do not have to be registered at a partner university.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees A full degree programme at Master level, with study at two or more universities Full-study scholarships for students from all over the world Possibility to choose from a list of 107 Masters courses

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarships Students from partner countries Students from programme countries Contribution to participation costs Up to € 9 000 per year € 4 500 per year Contribution to travel costs € 2 000 per year if less than 4 000 km from JMD coordinator € 3 000 per year if more than 4 000 km from JMD coordinator € 1 000 per year Contribution to installation costs Living allowance (max 24 months) per month

How to apply for a scholarship Masters consortia select students Check the list of Master courses Apply directly to the course Apply in late 2018 or early 2019 for programmes starting in September 2019 http://europa.eu/!RN87Kc

On-line applications Check the application requirements, e.g. Eligibility Academic record, experience Language abilities Motivation References Documents you will need Deadlines !

What languages will you need? Vast majority of Master courses are taught in English, but… …whatever the language of instruction, it is important to have the right level of linguistic ability, and… …chance to enroll in tailor-made language courses, add to your skills and improve your employability

If you are successful: Prepare your visa requests/other administrative procedures Ensure you have all the necessary documents ready well in advance (originals, certified copies) Ensure that you are properly informed about your rights and obligations laid down in the student agreement Ask advice and support from fellow students who have already benefited from an EM scholarship (see EMA website)

http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe/ The EU funds scholarships under Erasmus+. This is just part of a wider range of education opportuntiies available in Europe. Many of these also have scholarships provided by national or regional authorities, or by NGOs and sponsors. Here are two portals showing you the quickest routes to more information about studying in Europe Study in Europe Scholarship portal http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe/ http://www.scholarshipportal.com/scholarships/europe

Useful links Information on Erasmus+ opportunities http://ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/higher-education/study-mobility_en.htm Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association http://www.em-a.eu Facebook EUErasmusPlusProgramme Twitter #EUErasmusPlus