Erasmus+ Program
Erasmus+ is the European Union's program for education, youth and sport. With a budget of around 26.2 billion euros, around ten million individuals are set to benefit from Erasmus+ by 2027. In the university sector, these are students in all study cycles up to and including doctoral studies who wish to complete part of their studies or an internship abroad, as well as university staff.
On this page you can find out more about organizing, planning and applying for a stay abroad with Erasmus+.
The Erasmus program offers many attractive advantages, such as
- Simplified application procedure
- All participants receive Erasmus funding
- No tuition fees at the host university
- Recognition of credits earned abroad
- Support at RPTU and at the host university (cultural, linguistic, organizational, technical), as well as special support at the host university in other areas such as finding accommodation, local language courses, events/orientation courses for Erasmus students
Careful and timely planning is very important for the organization of a stay abroad. If you would like to participate in the Erasmus program, we recommend a meeting with the Erasmus coordinator of your department at least 8 months before the planned stay. Please note any internal departmental notifications regarding information events, deadlines, etc.
The RefIntA will also be happy to support you in preparing and applying for an Erasmus stay abroad. Please call us or send us an email.
As part of the Erasmus+ program, universities in 27 EU countries along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, FYR Macedonia, Norway and Turkey can establish partnerships for the purpose of studying abroad. The departments at RPTU currently have agreements with around 140 universities in 21 countries. See which partner universities are active in your department. Please select your current department and the academic year 2025/26:
• Search for partner universities
Get helpful tips and information from former Erasmus outgoings at RPTU in our Mobility Online search portal by filtering for the desired partner university (and, if applicable, your department): Search Experience Reports
Please be sure to speak to the Erasmus coordinator in your department before applying!
In the download area below you will also find answers to some FAQs that we regularly receive from applicants.
Online-Application
Application is closed
The application round for the academic year 2025/26 (Wintersemester 2025/26 und Summer semester 2026) is closed.
The application round for the academic year 2026/27 (Wintersemester 2026/27 und Summer semester 2027) will be from December 1st 2025 until January 31st 2026.
Landau:
Please contact Ms. Bohn jutta.bohn[at]rptu.de or your subject coordinator/partnership coordinator before applying (see list of Erasmus partnerships).
Application information
To apply, fill out the online form and click on “Submit application”. Then register in the online database Mobility Online. Once you have completed your personal details, upload your application documents.
Required documents (in German or English)
- Photo in passport format
- Letter of motivation (addressed to the Erasmus coordinator of your department at RPTU)
- CV
- Transcript of records from the examination office (with failed attempts!)
- Signed application form (automatically generated for download after you have uploaded the other application documents in Mobility Online)
- Honorary declaration of additional funding (generated automatically for download after you have answered the questionnaire in Mobility Online)
- Possibly any relevant certificates/documents (language certificates, diplomas, etc.)
- Campus Landau: “Endorsement” form
If you have any questions about the application, please contact the RefIntA (see contact details top right).
Erasmus Grant:
All participants who receive an Erasmus spot receive an Erasmus grant. The amount of Erasmus funding depends on the academic year, the length of stay and the destination country.
| Acedemic Year | 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| Funding period | Winter semester 2025/26 and Summer semester 2026 |
Funding rate (per month) Country category 1 | 600,00 EUR (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, |
Funding rate (per month) Country category 2 | 540,00 EUR (Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, |
Funding rate (per month) Country category 3 | 540,00 EUR (Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, |
Top-Ups
Top-up for Sustainable Travel
Students can claim up to 6 additional travel days as additionally funded days if they make their outward and return journey green (train, bus, carpool, bicycle).
Top-up for Fewer Opportunities
Erasmus+ offers equal opportunities for students and provides special funding of EUR 250.00 per month for the following groups of people. These special grants cannot be combined with each other.
- Special grant for first-time academics
Students from a non-academic family, i.e. both parents have not studied at a university or similar institution, can receive a special grant. You can obtain further information at the RefIntA. - Special funding for students with disabilities
Special funding can generally be applied for by students with a degree of disability (GdB) of at least 20. If you are eligible for such special funding, please inform the RefIntA - Special grant for students with a chronic illness
Students with a chronic illness with additional financial costs compared to the costs in Germany may receive special funding. You can obtain further information at the RefIntA. - Special grant for single parents with (child)ren
Students who take their child/children with them on an Erasmus+ semester/year abroad and are single parents during their Erasmus+ mobility may receive special funding. You can obtain further information at the RefIntA. - Special grant for working students
Students who have a monthly net income of between 450.01 and 850.00 euros for at least 6 consecutive months in the year before the semester abroad and have a loss of earnings during the semester/year abroad may receive special funding. You can obtain further information at the RefIntA.
Any higher education institution wishing to participate in the EU Program for Education, Training, Youth and Sport 2021-2027 (hereinafter referred to as “the Program”) must have a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).
The ECHE was awarded by the European Commission. It proves that a university meets all the requirements for successful participation in the Erasmus+ program.
Download Erasmus+ Charta
Download
- Erasmus_First_Steps.pdfDownload 553 KB
- Erasmus_Study_Abroad_Contacts.pdfDownload 208 KB
- FAQ_Erasmus_Outgoings.pdfDownload 356 KB
- Erasmus+ process after application at the partner universityDownload 701 KB
Contact Information
International Affairs (RefIntA)
RPTU Kaiserslautern
M.A. Cornelia Noll
Gottlieb-Daimler-Str.
Bldg. 47, Room 626
67663 Kaiserslautern
Phone: +49 (0)631 205 4914
email: cornelia.noll[at]rptu.de
RPTU Landau
Jutta Bohn
Bldg. K, Room 1.25
76829 Landau
Phone: +49 (0)6341 280 37169
email: jutta.bohn[at]rptu.de
Consultation hours
RPTU Kaiserslautern
via phone
| Mon | Wed | Fri |
|---|---|---|
| 10-12 | 14-15 | 10-12 |
via phone & on site
| Tue | Wed | Thur |
|---|---|---|
| 10-12 | 10-12 | 10-12 |
RPTU Landau
Lecture period: Tue 13 - 15
Please book an appointment here.
Lecture free period: by arrangement
Please book an appointment here.
Explanatory video
What is Erasmus?
Here you find more information on how to become ErasmuScout to support international students