Monthly funding levels Erasmus+ Partner Countries

Stipend of at least € 700.00 per month (30 days) for physical mobility (see below) sorted by country group:

Partner countries of regions 13 and 14: 750,-- € per month: Andorra, Faroe Islands, Great Britain, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City

Partner countries of regions 1 to 12: € 700.00 per month: All countries not listed so far, with the exception of Belarus, North Korea, Russia and Syria. Funding is not possible in these countries.

Participants with fewer opportunities

General information

In addition to your Erasmus+ funding, you may be able to apply for a top-up for participants with fewer opportunities. The top-up amounts to 250.00 euros per month.

Please note: The top-ups for participants with fewer opportunities cannot be combined with each other. This means that even if you fulfill several of the following conditions, you can apply for a maximum grant of 250.00 euros.

Top-up for first-time graduates

Students can apply for this top-up if none of their parents or guardians has an academic degree (FH or university). A master craftsman's certificate is NOT counted as an academic degree in this context. However, courses of study completed abroad by a parent or legal guardian that are not recognized as such in Germany (e.g. physiotherapy) are counted as academic qualifications. In the case of single parents, this regulation only applies to the parent with whom the child lives.

Proof: Honorary declaration from your legal guardian or custodian (for single parents: the parent).

Top-up for working students

Students who have been continuously employed for at least six months prior to the start of their internship abroad and who are unable to continue this employment during their stay abroad are entitled to apply for this top-up. The following applies:

• Monthly earnings between 520.00 and  850.00 euros. The net earnings of all activities per month are added together; if different, the average value from six months applies.
• Exercise: At least 6 months consecutively, until at least three months before the start of the internship
• Notice of termination is not a requirement - the employment contract can also be paused.

Please note: Students who are self-employed and dual/part-time students with a fixed salary are unfortunately excluded from applying (the DAAD is currently discussing an amendment to this regulation).

Proof: payslip or tax certificate/tax return.

Top-up for students with child(ren)

Students who are traveling abroad for an internship with their child/children can apply for this top-up. The amount is independent of the number of children. When applying for this top-up, you undertake to submit proof that the child belongs to you and will be traveling with you. The additional funds can also be granted for couples. However, double funding for one child is excluded.

Note: Students with child(ren) can alternatively submit an application for real costs. In this case, the real costs must be fully documented. If you wish to apply for real costs, please contact the International Office of the KU at least three months before the start of the mobility.

Proof: Copy of the child's birth certificate and travel ticket.

Top-up for students with a severe disability or chronic illness

Students with a severe disability and students with a chronic illness which is associated with additional financial needs abroad can apply for this top-up. When applying for this top-up, you undertake to submit proof of your disability or chronic illness (e.g. confirming medical certificate or disability card). In the case of a chronic illness, the medical certificate must state that you will incur additional financial expenses abroad as a result.

Note: Students with a severe disability or chronic illness can alternatively apply for real costs. In this case, the real costs must be fully documented with receipts. If you wish to apply for real costs, please contact the International Office of the KU at least three months before the start of your mobility.

Proof:

• Chronic illness: Medical certificate confirming that you have additional financial needs abroad due to your chronic illness. The type of illness and the amount of the additional need do not have to be noted or quantified.
• Severe disability: Copy of a severe disability certificate or medical certificate.

Internships can be funded via Erasmus+ in the 33 participating program countries.

Internships can be funded via Erasmus+ in participating partner countries.

• Internship duration of at least 60 days and maximum of 6 months (partner countries and program countries)
• Only full-time internship or teaching assistant
  
  Important:
• Multiple funding of internships in Erasmus+ program countries is possible as long as the total duration of 6 months is not exceeded.
• Multiple funding of internships is not possible for partner countries
• A maximum of 12 months of Erasmus+ funding is available to you. You can combine Erasmus+ studies and Erasmus+ internships within a study cycle, e.g. Bachelor's or Master's degree. Another option would be after completion of your degree, in a new study program ( internships with a maximum duration of 6 months).

• Formalities (correctly completed and complete application documents submitted in good time before the start of the internship)
• Academic achievements not worse than a grade point average of 3.0 (for scholarships in Erasmus+ program countries), or 2.3 from 01.01.2025 (for scholarships in  Erasmus+ partner countries)
• Motivation
• Learning Agreement for Traineeship with study reference
• Time of application (“first come, first served”). Scholarships can only be approved for as long as funds are available. As soon as these funds are exhausted, funding is only possible again in the following project year.
• An application is excluded after the start of the internship