Erasmus grant for studies
Students who go on an exchange to one of the Erasmus+ programme countries can apply for the Erasmus grant for studies. If you are going to participate in a long blended mobility of 60 days or more, you can apply for the Erasmus grant for studies
Who can apply for the Erasmus grant for studies?
In order to apply for the grant, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
- You must have been granted exchange studies through your department or faculty, or exchange studies through the university-wide agreements, at a partner university in one of the programme countries within Erasmus+.
- You must be registered as a full-time student at Uppsala University at the time of your grant application, and intend to graduate from Uppsala University.
- For doctoral students who will participate in Erasmus studies and conduct research, the research must be part of their doctoral studies.
- Your exchange must correspond to full-time studies.
- You must not have another EU grant for the same time period.
Students with a residence permit
Students studying in Sweden on a residence permit should check with the Swedish Migration Agency that participation in exchange studies or traineeships outside Sweden does not affect their residence permit. Please refer to the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
How long can I receive the Erasmus grant for studies?
You can receive an Erasmus grant multiple times, but the following rules apply to how long and how many times you can apply for an Erasmus grant:
- Within the Erasmus programme, one month is considered as 30 days. You can receive Erasmus grant for a maximum of 12 months (360 days) within each study cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral levels). Students who are studying long programmes that are not divided into different levels, such as the Medicine Programme, may spend a total of 24 months (720) on Erasmus exchange and/or traineeship throughout their programme.
- If you have previously participated in an exchange or traineeship with an Erasmus grant, whether through other Swedish institutions or abroad, that period also counts towards the 12 months (360 days).
- The minimum duration for exchange studies with an Erasmus grant is 2 months (60 days), and the maximum is 12 months (360 days).
- Your exchange must be equivalent to full-time studies. To be eligible for the Erasmus grant, you must complete at least 75% of 30 ECTS credits (full-time studies), which is 22.5 ECTS credits per semester. As long as you meet this requirement, your Erasmus grant will not be affected
What does the grant consist of?
The grant does not provide full cost coverage. It is intended to cover additional costs during your exchange. The size of the grant may vary from one year to another.
When the grant is calculated, the rate used is that of the European Central Bank's exchange rate on the date Uppsala University prepares the payment. This occurs 7–10 days before the payment is deposited into your account.
Grant levels
The countries included in the Erasmus grants for studies are divided into two groups, where the cost of living in the country determines the size of the grant.
Group 1
Grant amounts to 580 euros a month.
- Austria
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Norway
Group 2
Grant amounts to 530 euros a month.
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- The Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Greece
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Malta
- North Macedonia
- Portugal
- Poland
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Serbia
- Turkey
Group 3
Grant amounts to 580 euros a month.
- Switzerland (applies only to the University of Bern)
Inclusion support
If you have a disability, refugee status or, for example, a child, you can apply for inclusion support to cover additional costs during exchange studies and internships abroad.
Travel support
All Erasmus grant holders automatically receive a travel grant. If you choose to travel sustainably to your final destination, you are entitled to additional funds.
Language course before starting studies
You may be eligible for an additional grant to attend a language course in the host country before the start of your exchange studies. The course can be in either the language of instruction or the local language.
Some host institutions offer a language course before the start of the semester; otherwise, you can find a suitable language course yourself.
The language course must be closely connected to your exchange. You will not receive a grant for any course fees or for the days between the language course and the start of your studies. The language course may not be included in the minimum number of days required for Erasmus studies. You enter the dates for the course in your application.
Application instructions step-by-step
The grant application and other mandatory documentation are submitted through the application portal MoveON. We cannot accept applications for study periods that have already begun.
The Grant Agreement must be signed before the mobility begins.
Application periods
- 1–15 November for exchange studies beginning in spring.
- 1–15 May for exchange studies beginning in autumn.
Step 1: Apply for exchange studies
You apply for an exchange to one of the programme countries within Erasmus+ either through your department or faculty or the university-wide agreements.
After you have been granted an exchange where you are eligible for an Erasmus+ grant, you will be contacted and receive information on how to submit your grant application. The grant application and other mandatory documentation are submitted electronically through the system MoveON.
Step 2: Apply for the Erasmus grant for studies in MoveON
There are two application forms in MoveON. You will receive information about which one to use when you receive the information on how to apply for the grant.
The application consists of the following parts:
- Your personal information and bank account details
- Emergency contact
- Your educational background
- Information about your exchange
- Consent
1. Your personal information and bank account details
This is where you state your bank account number (and clearing number if relevant), the bank’s name, country, IBAN, BIC/SWIFT, and the name of the account holder. Please note we can only pay out the grant to a bank account for which you are the account holder. Be very careful when you state your bank details, please note that any mistakes will delay the grant payment.
2. Emergency contact
Provide an emergency contact that the university can contact when you are in an emergency or cannot be reached. This could be a close friend or relative. You are responsible for informing the person that they may be contacted.
3. Your educational background
Here, you state if you have previously received an Erasmus grant for studies and/or traineeship, and at which level. (This also applies to Erasmus grants you may have received from any other HEI.)
4. Information about your exchange
Provide information about the duration of the exchange, if you will be taking a language course in the host country before your studies begin, if you have accompanying children, and if you are applying for additional funds for sustainable travel to your study destination.
In your application, include the official dates for the semester as your start and end date, we will be base the grant calculation on these dates.
To obtain the correct dates, follow these steps:
- Check the partner university website: Look for an "Academic Calendar" or "Important Dates" section on their website. Universities typically publish their official semester start and end dates there.
- Contact the exchange coordinator: If you're unsure or can't find the information online, reach out to your exchange coordinator. They can help you with the exact dates and any additional details required for your application.
5. Consent
This is where you give your consent to our processing of your personal data.
To the application in MoveON
Have you reviewed our step-by-step guide for the application? If so, you’re ready to start your application in the application system MoveON.
Before, during and after your studies
Obligations and mandatory steps you need to complete if you have been granted an Erasmus grant for studies.
Practical information to consider
Make sure you are well informed about the most important details to keep track of before, during, and after your studies abroad.
Contact, drop-in and other opening hours
Write to us
- mobility@uu.se, for questions about exchange studies and ENLIGHT Joint Courses.
- mfs@uu.se, for questions about Minor Field Studies (MFS grants).
- erasmus@uu.se, for questions about Erasmus and ICM grants.
Talk to us
We have Drop-in, Tuesdays at 11:00–12:00 and Thursdays at 15:00–16:00.
Drop-in is open during the semesters, except on public holidays, Christmas, and Easter.
- Drop-in Online via Zoom (individual meetings)
- Drop-in in person at Studenttorget in Segerstedthuset in Uppsala
Students at Campus Gotland can book appointments with international officers on campus.
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Opening hours drop-in
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Monday 11/05
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
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Tuesday 12/05
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
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Wednesday 13/05
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
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- Friday 15/05
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