Erasmus + - this is how you receive funding for your internship

Programs within the framework of an Erasmus+ can in all program countries, i.e. all countries of the European Union and in Iceland, North Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia and Turkey. In addition, there are also a few others partner countries, in which Erasmus plus funding can be made possible. These include Switzerland, Russia and countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Erasmus+ programs can also be funded in some countries in the western Balkans, in Eastern Europe and in the southern Mediterranean region. Countries such as Spain, Hungary, Greece, South Africa, Tanzania, Ghana, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka are particularly popular with Erasmus+ students.

For example, in many countries you can use RGV to get your Internship complete.

You can participate in the Erasmus+ funding program Female students from all disciplines and all types of higher education institutions. It is important that your university participates in the Erasmus+ program and that you are regularly enrolled. As a student, you can get financial support during your semester or internship abroad obtained.

Auch Apprentices, students and professionals in the education sector are considered and funded in the Erasmus+ program.
Within the framework of Erasmus+, trainees can spend time abroad in a company or other institution that offers an internship and be supported by Erasmus+.

Pupils have the opportunity to carry out an Erasmus exchange either as a group or alone and to be supported in the process. Funding is also possible for student internships abroad.

Teachers and other school staff who would like to teach or further their education abroad also have the opportunity to be funded by Erasmus+.

If you receive an Erasmus plus grant, you must study abroad no study fees pay, yours Acquired achievements are recognised and you get extra destination-dependent, monthly grants of up to 600€ for a study abroad or up to 750€ for an internship abroad, whereby the amount of funding differs depending on the country group and type of your assignment abroad. You do not have to repay the scholarship and in most cases you can use it despite BAföG. In addition, your Erasmus plus application will not be asked about your assets, your parents’ income or your salary.

Students with children and students with disabilities also receive additional funding of €250. Since 2022, students from non-academic families and working students have also received an increased funding rate.

Additional support for participants with low chances: +250EUR/month
(Participants with a disability or chronic illness / who are staying with children / from non-academic parents / working students)

Other Tips for financing your internship abroad you get here.

In order to be able to take part in the Erasmus plus program, you need a confirmation from your internship position or, ideally, an internship contract. When choosing your Erasmus plus internship, keep in mind that it is closely related to your studies or your overall professional qualifications, so that it is eligible for Erasmus+ funding. This means that you should find out about your areas of responsibility in advance. This is not only important for your application documents, but also for yourself, because you know from the outset what to expect from your internship abroad.

In order to find a suitable position at all, you have many options. On the one hand, when looking for an internship, you can use the Help from your university or vocational school accept. The contact person at your school can certainly recommend a few good positions where other participants have already completed their Erasmus plus internship before you.

If you want, you can also search for an internship yourself. Best look up for that internship exchanges past. However, they are particularly helpful when looking for an internship Organisations. Together with RGV, for example, you have the opportunity to easily own your to find an individual internship abroad.

Some advantages of finding an internship with the help of an organization:

• completely organized
• good preparation by the organization
• Large selection of tried and tested internships
• your accommodation and usually food is taken care of
• exact scheduling possible

Student

Studying abroad can only be funded by Erasmus+ if it lasts at least 3 months, but has a total duration of not exceed 12 months. If you decide to do an internship abroad as a student, an internship duration of 2 months is sufficient, although the 12 months must not be exceeded here either.
With Erasmus+ you can in every study cycle (bachelor, master, doctorate) multiple promotions received as long as the total duration of all your stays is less than one year (e.g. for two times six months).
However, if your course consists of only one cycle (medicine, state examination), you have the option of up to 24 months to be supported during your studies or internship abroad.

Apprentices and young professionals

As an apprentice or young professional you can work in a company abroad from 2 weeks do an internship. The maximum duration is allowed here no longer than a quarter of your entire education last. However, your training period will not be extended by your stay abroad and you will continue to receive your monthly salary. As a career starter, you must have completed the internship within 12 months of completing your training.

Students

Should the student exchange take place in a Group take place, this can between two and 30 days last for. If you are doing a student exchange alone, you can either choose between a Short term exchange (ten to 29 days) or one Long-term exchange (30 to 365 days) Select. Also a Student internship is possible which total between ten and 29 days long enough to be funded by Erasmus+. As a student, you can choose your internship position yourself with the help of your teacher.

educational staff

As a teacher or school staff, a stay can vary from 2 days to 2 months supported by Erasmus+.

To participate in an Erasmus+ program, apply to your home university, your training company or your vocational school. Normally, every university and vocational school has a contact person on site who will advise you on your Erasmus plus application. You should also take a look at the website of your school institution, because you can often find some information about Erasmus+ there. Pay particular attention to the application deadlines at your university, as these are set differently from school to school and even sometimes within the disciplines.

You also have to meet a few criteria in order to be able to apply at all. That includes you Citizenship of one of the participating countries have. Also, you have to attend one enrolled at a recognized university/vocational school be, participating in the Erasmus+ program. Finally, you must have sufficiently good foreign language skills and be able to prove this (at least B2).

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