Erasmus

The Erasmus Programme is a student exchange programme that has been operating in the European Union (EU) since 1987. Erasmus serves students  across the EU, providing you with foreign exchange options at some of the continent's best universities. At any given time, over 4,000 students are involved in the Erasmus programme, and since its inception, over 3 million have taken part. The Erasmus+ Programme offers you the chance to spend from three to twelve months of your university career studying in another European country. As an Erasmus+ student, you can attend courses, sit exams and earn credits for your studies. 

When and how long can you go for?

• You'll be allowed to stay for a minimum of three months, and a maximum of 12.

Where can you go?

• There are over 1,000 institutions that are partners of the Erasmus scheme, so there is certainly no shortage of options! Check the call for applications below to learn more. 
• A mandatory requirement is that if you are studying English language at university, you'll  need to take an Erasmus placement in a country that speaks that language (Uk, Germany etc...)

When should you apply?

• The Erasmus+ mobility for studies call for applications A.Y. 2018/19 is now online! Check the language requirements and enroll for the assessment tests within  March 7th.

  Submit your application online (https://relint.uniroma1.it/candidatura/login.aspx)  from February 7th to March 7th at 12 am.

What about fees and financial support?

• When studying abroad as part of the Erasmus programme, you will pay no additional fees to the university you visit. In fact, if you study abroad for the full academic year, you will pay a maximum of 15% of your UK tuition fees that year! If you study abroad for a period of less than 24 weeks, you will pay the full amount.
• On top of any existing grants or loans in place through your current university, you can receive grants of between €250-300/month to contribute towards accommodation and living expenses.
• You can also receive an additional €100/month if you have already qualified for additional support for higher education, and further financial support if you have special needs.
• Many countries will have lower living costs than the UK, however some (in Scandinavia, for example) will be more expensive to live in. While you're abroad, you'll be responsible for paying for accommodation and everything else in day-to-day life, so make sure you're aware of these costs before choosing where to study.

What impact will Brexit have on Erasmus participation?

The European University Association made the following statement on the impact of Brexit on the UK's participation in Erasmus programmes:

"It is important to underline that a no-deal is a worst-case scenario; if there is an agreement, the EU and the UK have already agreed that the Horizon 2020 and the Erasmus+ programmes will continue without changes to UK participation until 2020, and that there will very likely be a transition period so that other areas such as trade and regulation are not immediately affected."