Erasmus+ Program

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

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 2026/27:

• 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

Helpful tips and information

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.
The funding is calculated per day; a full month corresponds to 30 days.

Travel Allowance from acad. year 2026/27 on:

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.

Erasmus+ Policy Statement 2021-2027