Important details
Erasmus+ is the European programme for education, training, youth and sports. The programme runs from 2021 till 2027. This programme gives students the opportunity to go abroad for study exchange or an internship (see Erasmus Charter & Policy Statement). More information on the projects can be found on the Erasmus+ Project Results Platform.
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Find the Grant requirements for a Study Exchange and an Internship Exchange below
- You must be registered as a full-time student at Erasmus University Rotterdam
- You are not going to pay tuition at the host institution
- You must be nominated by your faculty
- You must be selected for study exchange at a partner university in one of the participating countries
- The participating countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey
- You will live in the country of the partner university, but this is currently not your country of residence.
- You have to study fulltime abroad. The amount of EC’s in your application needs to be proportionate to a fulltime study (60 EC for a full year study). For one semester abroad we expect 30 EC, or the minimum required by your faculty for an exchange period.
- You have a min. stay abroad of 2 months and max. 12 months per degree programme (Bachelor, Master or PhD)*.
- If you are an international student, you cannot get the grant if you are going on exchange to your home country or country of origin
| Nationality | All nationalities |
| Participating faculty | All faculties (ISS & IHS excluded) |
| Level of study |
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- You have to be registered as a full-time student at Erasmus University Rotterdam
- You must be nominated by your faculty
- You have a min. stay abroad of 2 months and max. 12 months per degree programme (Bachelor, Master or PhD)*
- The participating countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey
- You are going to live in the country of the organisation/company during your internship, but this is currently not your country of residence.
- Your internship has to be part of your study programme
- EU institutions and other bodies are excluded, see the list on the European Union
- If you are an international student, you cannot get the grant if you are going on exchange to your home country or country of origin
- Internship grants cannot be extended. If you decide to extend your internship after you have already started, you cannot apply for an extension of the Erasmus+ grant
- If you receive a salary or allowance for your traineeship, which is equal to or more than € 1000,- per month, you can only apply for a zero-grant status. This means you will not receive an Erasmus+ grant
| Nationality | All nationalities |
| Participating faculty | All faculties (ISS & IHS excluded) |
| Level of study |
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Grant amount for a study abroad 2025-2026
| Groups | Countries | Scholarship/Grant in € (per 30 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1: Programme Countries with higher living costs | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden | 390 |
| Group 2: Programme Countries with medium living costs | Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain | 330 |
| Group 3: Programme Countries with lower living costs | Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey | 330 |
Grant amount for an internship abroad 2025-2026
| Groups | Countries | Scholarship/Grant in € (per 30 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1: Programme Countries with higher living costs | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden | 540 |
| Group 2: Programme Countries with medium living costs | Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain | 480 |
| Group 3: Programme Countries with lower living costs | Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey | 480 |
Travel Compensation
Additionally, you will receive a contribution to your travel costs based on the distance band in km (one way) and on whether you decide to travel more sustainable (such as taking the train). We will make a calculation of the distance based on the EU Distance Calculator from Rotterdam to your city of destination.
| Travel distances | Standard travel - Amount | Green travel - Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Between 0 and 99 KM: | 28 EUR per student | 56 EUR per student |
| Between 100 and 499 KM: | 211 EUR per student | 285 EUR per student |
| Between 500 and 1999 KM: | 309 EUR per student | 417 EUR per student |
| Between 2000 and 2999 KM: | 395 EUR per student | 535 EUR per student |
| Between 3000 and 3999 KM: | 580 EUR per student | 785 EUR per student |
Please be aware that the grant is not a full scholarship. We highly recommend all students to have financial back up and create a budget plan for studying abroad (see Budget Calculator)
Nomination:
Study Exchange
Students will be nominated in May/June for the first semester and November/December for the second semester for study exchange. The faculty exchange coordinators will nominate the students that go on exchange to the above-mentioned countries.
Internship Exchange
Students can contact their internship coordinator (or the exchange coordinator if your faculty does not have an internship coordinator) to be nominated for the grant. Please do this 30 days before the start of your internship. Students can be nominated for internships throughout the year.
Confirmation and application:
Once you've been selected by your faculty you will receive an email through Osiris confirming your nomination with further instructions. You can apply and we will check whether you meet all the requirements.
Finalization:
Your grant will be determined based on the exact dates of your exchange. You will receive 75% prior to your exchange and 25% after your return, once you have handed in all the required documentation.
Please note:
- You can only receive the Erasmus+ grant for the period that you are studying/on internship in the host country.
- You can only apply for the Erasmus+ grant if the travel advise for the host country or area is green or yellow. Please check the travel advise.
Deadline:
3 weeks after the start of your exchange
Contact:
There are additional financial supports options that you can apply for on top of your grant, with their own requirements and documents.
Sustainable travel
If you use an environmentally friendly, sustainable means of transport for your journey to and from your host country, you may be entitled to a 'Green travel' top-up payment. Sustainable means for transport are for example train and bus, please note electric vehicles are not considered sustainable unless you are carpooling.
Indicate in your application that you are planning to travel green. If your institution/organisation is within 500km from Rotterdam we will expect you to travel there in a sustainable way. After your exchange you can be asked to provide proof of your travels, such as showing a train ticket.
Exclusive Interrail Global Pass for Erasmus+ participants.
- Eurail and ESN have launched an Interrail Global Pass for Erasmus+ participants. These passes can be used to travel to and from the host destination and can be used over a period of 6 months. They are only available for students with an Erasmus+ grant and costs either 212 euro (4 days travel) or 301 euro (6 days travel). The Erasmus+ grant contains a travel allowance which could cover (part of) this price. Depending on the distance travelled students can get 285, 417 or 535 euro as Erasmus+ green travel compensation.
Inclusion Top Up
If you receive a supplementary grant from DUO and/or have a diagnosed medical condition that influences and complicates travel and studying abroad, you may be entitled to an 'Inclusion' top-up payment of up to € 250 per month.
- After the nomination we will inform you how you can apply for this additional support.
Disability and/or special needs support
If you have a disability and/or special needs and you are eligible for an Erasmus+ for studies or internships grant, the EUR can apply for additional financial support from the Erasmus+ programme on your behalf.
- The deadline for application is 3 months before the start date of your exchange.
- You will need to have demonstrable extra costs due to your special needs (such as buying specific equipment, paying a caretaker or using a special taxi service) that are not covered by your health or travel insurance.
- The extra costs cannot be covered by the Inclusion top up.
Contact the 'Team Studying with a Disability (SMF)' for more information and help in applying for this budget. You can also check the website: https://inclusivemobility.eu/
Is studying abroad expensive?
Plan your budget on time
Didn't find a scholarship? Don't worry!
Do you have questions?
In a lot of cases you will receive the scholarship for only one year. Please check the scholarship criteria carefully to avoid unpleasant surprises. Think about ways to finance your 2nd and/or 3rd year in advance.
Most of the requirement apply to:
- Study results / being an excellent student;
- Being able to demonstrate your ambition;
- Level of study;
- Obtained diplomas;
- Country of origin.
Your chances are slim, meaning that most students won't gain a scholarship. There are hundreds of new students each year, but there is not an equal amount of scholarships available. But you never know, you might just be one of the lucky (chosen) ones. As long as you take into account that you may have to arrange financial aid in a different way, you're fine.
That depends on the scholarship. The scholarship may be a partial tuition fee waiver which means you still need to pay tuition fee. Please check the criteria of your scholarship carefully.
In order to filter out the scholarships you might be able to apply for, take the following steps:
- Select on this page your current situation.
By clicking on one of the situations, the scholarship overview that applies to you will be shown; - All the basic requirements of the scholarship are mentioned in the table of the scholarship overview page. Check for country and region eligibility, study level and faculty specific information;
- Click on one of the scholarships for more details;
- To apply, follow the given application instructions.
First, select on the Scholarships and grants page if you're a student planning to study at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) or whether you're already studying at EUR and thinking about going on exchange.
After selecting one of these options, you'll land on a page with a scholarship overview applicable to your situation.