View our Erasmus Policy Statement and Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-20.
The European Commission’s flagship programme, ERASMUS+, generously provides funding for students of any nationality, who are studying (3-12 months in duration) or undertaking a traineeship (2-12 months in duration) at Erasmus+ partner institutions within Europe. Students do not need to apply and Essex Abroad will contact you if you are eligible.
Erasmus+ is a European programme managed by the British Council, which provides funding opportunities for:
- study abroad for students
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Erasmus+ may provide you with a financial grant if you study abroad at an eligible partner institution in the EU or a partner outside of the EU within the Erasmus+ outside of Europe programme.
The grant is a contribution towards the costs of living abroad, and is not intended to cover all costs whilst abroad.
An additional grant of €120 per month may apply for disadvantaged students including students with a disability and/or students from households with an annual income of £25,000 or less (as assessed by the SFE).
The European Commission have clarified that from 2020 any mobility undertaken in the participants’ home country (country of origin) will not be eligible for Erasmus+ funding. Students must also be in the host country to access funding.
How to apply
You don’t have to apply for the Erasmus+ grant, Essex Abroad will contact you directly with all the necessary information if you are eligible. We'll provide detailed information about when you will be receiving your grant and what documents you will have to provide and when during the pre-departure conference.
Receiving your grant
If you're studying abroad for a full year, you'll receive your grant in two instalments. For 2022-2023 the instalments will be as follows:
- 80% will be paid at the start of your time abroad once you have signed your grant agreement.
- 20%* will be paid when we receive your certificate of departure.
*The Erasmus+ grant is calculated according to your specific dates of study. If these differ to the originally intended start and end date detailed in your grant agreement, your final instalment may no longer represent an equal 80-20 split.
The grant will be paid to your nominated bank account. When planning your budget, remember that the Erasmus+ grant is a contribution to the costs you’ll incur abroad and is not intended to cover your whole period of studying abroad. If you can only supply a non UK bank account, then they payment will take longer to reach you.
Terms and conditions
If you do not complete your year abroad, or withdraw from your year abroad, you will be asked to repay your grant in full.
Please note that students in receipt of an Erasmus+ grant will not be eligible to receive other funding such as Banco Santander, the Essex Abroad Bursary, or Turing Scheme funding.
Erasmus+ Update
Student mobility for 2022-2023 will only be funded until 31 May 2023 through Erasmus. This is the final date of funding and any additional mobility beyond this date will not be funded.
Erasmus+ funding is not guaranteed and is subject to the completion of these documents between all parties as above.