Module 2: Mobility resources
5. Erasmus+
5.3. Mobility opportunities for higher education students
Studying abroad is a central part of Erasmus+ and has been shown to have a positive effect on later job prospects. It is also an opportunity to improve language skills, gain self-confidence and independence and immerse yourself in a new culture. Erasmus+ also offers the chance to combine studying abroad with a traineeship. Mobility in higher education is available for students at Bachelor, Master or Doctoral levels.
Studying abroad
Opportunities to study abroad are available to students at Bachelor and Master levels and Doctoral candidates. Master students taking a full degree abroad (up to two years) may be able to benefit from an EU-guaranteed Erasmus+ Master Loan.
Access to Erasmus+ Online Linguistic Support will help students learn the language used for their studies if they are moving between Programme countries. Students with physical, mental or health-related conditions may apply for additional funding after they have been selected to study abroad.
Another source from Erasmus+ on studying abroad: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities/individuals/students/studying-abroad_en
Traineeship
Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships, etc) abroad for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Programme countries at Bachelor and Master level as well as for doctoral candidates. These opportunities are also open to recent graduates. By doing a traineeship abroad with Erasmus+, students can improve not only their communication, language and intercultural skills, but also soft skills highly valued by future employers, as well as become more entrepreneurial. Access to Erasmus+ Online Linguistic Support will help students learn the language used at their hosting organisation.
Watch a video about Danish Business Students' traineeship in London:
Watch a video about Stine, who was just 22 years old when she went to Iran to study engineering:
Source: Erasmus+ Programme Guide information, compiled by Euroguidance Latvia