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What is the Erasmus+ Programme?

The Erasmus+ programme aims to boost skills and employability, as well as modernising Education, Training, and Youth work. It provides opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train, gain work experience and volunteer abroad.

Erasmus+ supports transnational partnerships among Education, Training, and Youth institutions and organisations to foster cooperation and bridge the worlds of Education and work in order to tackle the skills gaps we are facing in Europe.

The program includes following parts:

  • Key Action 1: Mobilities for individuals
  • Key Action 2: Cooperation for innovation and the change of good practice
  • Key Action 3: Support of policy reform

Mobilities for Individuals are the biggest part of Erasmus+. You can find more information here

Universities from participating countries can work with those from neighbourhood countries, non-EU Balkan countries, Asia, African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, and Latin America to develop their educational systems.


 

Info sessions

During the International Days (beginning of November), Hof University offers info sessions on the opportunities of the Erasmus+ Programme. In addition, monthly sessions are held to to get in depth information and help answer your questions. 

All info sessions will be announced in our event calendar.

Outgoing students

Information for students enrolled at Hof University interested in study/internship opportunities abroad

Info for outgoing students

Incoming Students

Information for foreign students coming to Hof University for their studies

Info for incoming students

Incoming Staff

Information for faculty/staff members of partner universities interested in visiting Hof University

Info for incoming staff

 

Information for outgoing students

Full-time students enrolled at Hof University have the opportunity to receive funding for studies or intership stays abroad.

Study Grants

The Erasmus+ Programme offers multiple benefits to students wishing to study abroad:

  • Exchange students are exempt from tuition fees at the receiving institution
  • A shared European framework ensures that accreditation of credits gained at the receiving institution works smoothly
  • Students receive financial support during their stay abroad (this is not mandatory, see exeptions below)

Please note that Erasmus+ funding can only be granted after you have been accepted as an exchange student at the receiving institution.

 

 

Prior to stay:

1. Fill out the online form

2. Receive Grant Agreement and invitation for online language test

3. Sign Grant Agreement and hand in the original document at the International Office

4. Fill out the Learning Agreement and hand it in at the International Office

5. Receive the first installment of funds and start your studies abroad

 

During the Stay

1. Inform the International Office of any changes to the agreements immediately

 

After the Stay

1. Fill out the EU's Online Survey (invitation will be sent by mail)

2. Complete a second language test

3. Hand in the Confirmation of Stay (download here) and complete Hof University's online survey 

4. Hand in the Transcript of Records

5. Receive the second installment

Generally students are considered for Erasmus+ funding with their acceptance into the exchange programme. As such, there is no separate application necessary but only the collection of relevant documents. 

Eligibility

Students planning to study abroad must be enrolled in an official degree programme. Everyone can receive an Erasmus+ Grant, irrespective of nationality. Exchange students are not eligible. 

Students cannot receive Erasmus+ grants during their first year of study (excluding graduate students)

Partneruniversities

The foreign institution must be a partner of Hof University and have all relevant contracts signed. You can find all partnered institutions in our database. 

Duration

The stay at the receiving institution must be at least 3 months (90 days). It is important to note, that funding does not necessarily include the full length of the stay (for more information refer to 'Grant Amount' below). 

Recurring Stays

Each student can receive funding for multiple stays up to 12 months per study cycle (undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate). 

Example: 120 days study in France + 120 days of study in Spain + 120 days of internship in Ireland is possible (and can be repeated once each level of study). 

Grant Amount

Countries in the Erasmus+ Programme are grouped according to their respective cost of living:

Group 1    Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden20 €/day (600€/month)
Group 2Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus18 €/day (540€/month)
Group 3Bulgaria, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Republic of North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary16,33 €/day (490€/month)

Top-Ups

Students belonging to disadvantaged groups can receive an additional top-up of 250€/month to their grant amount. The categories are*: 

  • Students with a disability (GdB 20) or chronic disease
  • Students whose children will accompany them during their stay abroad
  • Students from a household, in which neither parent completed a university degree (First-Generation Academics)
  • Students with a regular job (narrow conditions apply)

In addition there is a one-time Top-Up of 50€ for students, who plan to travel to their destination using more sustainable forms of transport (e.g. Bus, Train, carpool). 

*further conditions apply; decided on a case by case basis

Internship grants

Full-Time students of Hof University have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Mobility Grant for their internship in a European country. 

Prior to stay:

1. Fill out the online form

2. Receive Grant Agreement and invitation for online language test

3. Sign Grant Agreement and hand in the original document at the International Office

4. Fill out the Learning Agreement and hand it in at the International Office

5. Receive the first installment of funds and start your studies abroad

After the Stay

1. Fill out the EU's Online Survey (invitation will be sent by mail)

2. Complete a second language test

3. Hand in the Confirmation of Stay (download here) and complete Hof University's online survey 

4. Receive the second installment

Applications are accepted throughout the year on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once all the necessary documents have been handed in, the first grant installment will be transferred. It is advised to start this process 1 month before the start of the internship at the latest. 

Eligibility

Students planning an internship abroad must be enrolled in an official degree programme. Everyone can receive an Erasmus+ Grant, irrespective of nationality. Exchange students are not eligible. Mandatory and voluntary internships can be funded.

Duration

The stay at the receiving institution must be at least 2 months (60 days). 

Recurring Stays

Each students can receive funding for multiple stays up to 12 months per study cycle (undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate). 

Example: 120 days study in France + 120 days of study in Spain + 120 days of internship in Ireland is possible (and can be repeated once at each level of study). 

Grant Amount

Countries in the Erasmus+ Programme are grouped according to their respective cost of living:

Group 1    Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden750€/month
Group 2Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus690€/month
Group 3Bulgaria, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Republic of North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary640€/month

Top-Ups

Students belonging to disadvantaged groups can receive an additional top-up of 250€/month to their grant amount. The categories are*: 

  • Students with a disability (GdB 20) or chronic disease
  • Students whose children will accompany them during their stay abroad
  • Students from a household, in which neither parent has completed a university degree (First-Generation Academics)
  • Students with a regular job (narrow conditions apply)

In addition there is a one-time Top-Up of 50€ for students, who plan to travel to their destination using more sustainable forms of transport (e.g. Bus, Train, carpool). 

*further conditions apply; decided on a case by case basis

Prior to Stay

After the Stay


 

Information for incoming students

Students from Programme Countries (EU)

Here you can find all important information in an overview:

For further information (Visa, Living in Hof, Double Degree Programs etc.) please use our 'Welcome Webpage'

Students from Partner Countries (non-EU)

Hof University has a number of Erasmus+ Agreements with universities in Non-EU countries. These are*:

  • Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan
  • KAZGUU University, Kazakhstan
  • M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University, Kazakhstan
  • Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture, Kyrgyzstan
  • National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Ukraine
  • Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, India
  • Vishwakarma University, India

These agreements include different types of mobilities (studies, teaching and training).

Incoming mobilities for teaching or training include financial support of 120 € per day (for the first 14 days, otherwise 98 €) and traveling support (depending on  distance). Students will receive financial support of 800 € per month and additional travel grants. For further information, please contact the international office at your home university.

*subject to change


 

Information for incoming staff

Hof University welcomes faculty and staff members from our partner universities. Erasmus+ grants are available for visiting professors planning to teach in Hof (STA) as well as for administrative staff members  for the purpose of training (STT). For more information, please contact the ERASMUS+ team directly. 


 

Contact

 Maximilian Burger
Maximilian Burger +49 9281 409 - 3324

Erasmus (International)