1. Erasmus+
Come to study or teach in Europe
Erasmus+

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Student monthly rate (2018-2020)
Living cost contribution
Mobility to…
Student monthly rate ( )
Staff daily rate
( )
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.

8. Travel cost contribution
Travel costs
EUR per participant
< 100km
€ 20
€ 180
€ 275
€ 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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)

17.
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

18. Useful links
Information on Erasmus+ opportunities Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association Facebook EUErasmusPlusProgramme Twitter #EUErasmusPlus