The Erasmus+ internship funding & eligibility

Who can benefit from the Erasmus+ internship funding?

Erasmus+ supports traineeships - work placements, internships abroad for students, recent graduates, VET learners. Who can benefit:

• Students and recent graduates going on a program abroad for a period between 2 - 12 months
• Students and recent graduates combining a short physical stay abroad (between 5 and 30 days) with a virtual period.
• Students can also combine an Erasmus+ traineeship with a study period abroad.

But also, Erasmus+ traineeship are open to:

• VET learners
• apprenticing, doing work-study, training,
• doctoral candidates

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What are the Erasmus+ internship requirements?

Which students are eligible for Erasmus+ internships?

All students enrolled in an initial or sandwich course at a higher education institution holding The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).

• The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) is a framework for European and international cooperation activities a higher education institution may carry out within Erasmus+.

Universities are not the only ones involved:

• all public and private higher education establishments offer Erasmus+ internships, including business schools, engineering schools, agronomy institutes, art schools, music conservatories, BTS high schools, nursing training institutes and apprentice training centers.

How does Erasmus+ internship program/grant work?

To benefit from the Erasmus+ internship program, you need to apply via your higher education establishment.  For example, a student should apply to his or her institution (e.g. university, art school, nursing training institute) for a grant.

To apply, contact your school's international relations department. They'll be able to tell you which partner establishments you can study at, or what you need to do to take part in an internship.

What are the Erasmus+ internship requirements?

• You must be enrolled at a higher-education institution participating in Erasmus+ and studying toward a recognised qualification—short-cycle, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD at the time of application.
• The internship must be relevant to your studies and your learning/personal-development needs.
• The internship can be at a company, research institute, laboratory, NGO, or other relevant organisation.
• You need to find a host organisation abroad. The placement has to be in a country different from your higher education instutution's (university's) country and your normal country of accommodation during your studies.
• A learning agreement must be agreed and signed by you, your university, and the host organisation before the internship starts.

Erasmus+ internship process steps

• Confirm eligibility
• Find a host organisation - internship program abroad
• Secure internship placement
• Sing a learning agreement (you - host organisation - your higer education institution)
• Receive grant agreement and first instalnment
• Submit internship report & the rest of paperwork within a month of return.

! Paperwork must be done before leaving for the internship.

! You can do an Erasmus internship as a recent graduate, but must be a student at the time you apply for an internship.

Popular destinations for Erasmus+ internships

Students can do internships in all EU member states (all 27 countries), plus the countries associated with Erasmus+.

Europe offers an incredible number of opportunities for Erasmus+ internships.

Most popular countries are both in the south and north or Europe:

• Spain, Portugal, Germany, Malta, France, Ireland, Austria.

The most important thing is to choose a destination that matches your interests, goals and lifestyle, along with the  internship program.

Many organizations now offer virtual or hybrid internships.

Popular Erasmus+ internship field are:

• Marketing: international markets and global communication.
• Engineering: technical expertise through applied community projects.
• Environmental: sustainability, conservation, and climate change initiatives.
• Healthcare: in hospitals, clinics or rural settings.

Erasmus+ internships facts worth knowing:

• Mobility for studies or internships can take place as early as the first year of study.
• Mobilities last from 2 months to a maximum of 12 months per study cycle.
• You can travel to any EU member country and, from 2021, to any country in the world!
• You can benefit from a grant of between €460 and €750 per month for an internship abroad, depending on the destination (the amount is set by each establishment).

FAQs

What are Erasmus+ traineeships?

An Erasmus+ traineeship covers work placement, internship, or apprenticeship supported by the EU that lets higher education students and recent graduates gain work experience abroad. Erasmus+ internships are a part of Erasmus+traineeships with focus on higher education students.

Learn more about who can participate in traineeships here.

What is Erasmus+?

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe.

After the 2014-2020 programme comes the 2021-2027 programme which places focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and democratic life.

The original Erasmus program was strictly a higher education student exchange for EU universities.

Erasmus+ adds dimention to it.

It offers mobility opportunities in higher education, vocational education and training, school education (including early childhood education and care), adult education

Learn more about Erasmus here.

Are there Erasmus+ internship age requirements?

There is no maximum age limit for Erasmus+ higher education internships.

When it comes to youth exchanges, Erasmus+ the program particularly focuses on young people between 18 and 30 years old.

How can I find Erasmus+ internships available for US students?

Erasmus+ internships are tied to home universities (higher education institutions) not nationality, so US students need to be enrolled in higher education institutions in Europe, that hold Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.