How to get Erasmus+ Funding?

What is Erasmus+ ?

Erasmus+ is a European Union program that supports education, training, youth, and sport across Europe. It encourages mobility and cooperation by offering financial support to individuals and organizations.

Beyond academic exchanges, Erasmus+ promotes inclusion, personal development, and cultural exchange, allowing participants to gain new skills, broaden their horizons, and build a sense of European identity. 

The program also funds projects that connect schools, universities, NGOs, and local communities to share knowledge and innovate together.

 

Erasmus+ is supports the green transition by encouraging sustainable travel, such as using trains or buses instead of planes, and by funding projects focused on environmental awareness and climate action.

Who is Erasmus+ funding for in 2025/2026? 

• Citizens studying in European Union member countries are eligible to benefit from Erasmus+ funding for various mobility opportunities such as studying, internships, volunteering, or training in another country of the project within the EU.

 

• This also applies to several partner countries that participate in the program, including Turkey, North Macedonia, Norway, Iceland, and Serbia. These countries collaborate closely with the EU to promote educational and cultural exchanges.

 

• Moreover, Erasmus+ also extends some of its opportunities to almost every country of the globe outside of Europe. Although these countries are not full members of the program, they can participate in specific projects that enable their students or young professionals to study, train, or volunteer in Europe.
• This is usually done through partnerships between institutions in Europe and those in partner countries. However, access to Erasmus+ is not automatic for students from partner countries like Senegal, unlike for those from EU or associated countries.

Are there age requirements?

Erasmus+ addresses the needs of all citizens, but the program particularly focuses on young people between 18 and 30 years old, whether they are volunteers, students, participating in university exchanges, or completing internships abroad.

 

How to apply to get Erasmus+ funding?

• To participate, candidates typically apply through their sending institution, which may be a university, school, or NGO involved in Erasmus+ projects.

 

• These institutions are responsible for managing the selection process and offering support before, during, and after the mobility experience.

 

• If you are eligible, make sure to complete all required documents carefully and pay close attention to the deadlines, as late applications are generally not accepted.

 

For full details on eligibility criteria, application procedures, and funding rules, consult the official Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

 

How much is the Erasmus+ grant per month in 2025/2026?

The Erasmus+ grant provides between €300 and €600 per month, depending on your destination and your personal situation. Destinations in European countries with a higher cost of living receive a larger grant to help cover expenses.

Your personal circumstances also affect the amount of funding, including the country you are studying in, your family situation, the type of your mobility and destination structure.

In addition to this monthly grant, Erasmus+ offers a mobility grant based on the distance between your home and your destination. 

Choosing green transportation methods, such as trains or buses instead of planes, is financially rewarding to encourage sustainable travel.

 

What does Erasmus+ grant cover?

In addition to covering travel to your destination, the Erasmus+ grant helps cover part of your living expenses, including accommodation and food. It can also contribute to tuition fees, if applicable. 

Since financial barriers often prevent many students from taking part in international mobility programs, Erasmus+ aims to reduce these obstacles as much as possible by providing accessible and inclusive funding support.

 

What is the maximum length of the program for Erasmus+? 

The Erasmus+ grant can cover a maximum of 12 months per education cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD). 

You are not required to use the 12 months all at once, the mobility periods can be split, but if the total duration exceeds 12 months, any additional time will not be funded by Erasmus+.

This means you can benefit from Erasmus+ funding during your Bachelor’s degree for 2 to 12 months, and then again during your Master’s degree, with a new 12-month limit.

 

When to apply for Erasmus funding?

You can generally begin the application process around one year before the start of your mobility.

The most important thing is to respect the deadlines set by your sending institution, as they are responsible for both the selection process and the administrative support throughout your Erasmus+ journey.

Don’t hesitate to contact your institution early to ensure you have all the necessary information. If everything is approved, you will typically receive 70% of your total Erasmus+ grant within the first few months after your mobility begins.

Don’t forget to complete all mandatory documents at the end of your mobility; failing to do so may result in having to reimburse the grant.

 

Examples of Programs that can be funded with Erasmus+

 

Veterinary internships 

Join the Veterinary internships programs to learn and apply your skills through real clinical cases in NGOs in Europe. You will contribute to the protection of abandoned and mistreated animals by assisting  active clinics. You can carry out your veterinary internship in several European countries such as Portugal (Lisbon, Porto), Spain (Barcelona), Italy (Rome), Greece (Athens), and Croatia (Split).

More information over here!

 

Communication internships

Discover our communication internships in Europe and gain knowledge in the field of communication by training alongside professionals who will help broaden your career prospects and provide you with a rich experience. These programs ensure that your presence benefits the NGO as much as possible and to provide you with a well-rounded professional experience through varied missions.

More information over here!

 

Learn more about other funding opportunities for your program in this article.