What is Erasmus+?
The Erasmus+ programme is a European funding programme established in 1987 offering students a possibility of studying abroad in another country for a period of at least three months (one semester)up to 12 months (one academic year). Eligible students would receive an Erasmus+ grant which is calculated based on country and duration.
About Erasmus+ Internships
Internships can take place within organisations across Europe. Students are encouraged to find their own placement however Global Opportunities do work with certain work placement providers. Please refer to the Working in Europe page - Work in Europe
Funding
Student grants for traineeships are a flat rate grant calculated at a monthly rate. Grants are a
contribution towards the costs of the planned Erasmus+ mobility period. Eligible students will be
awarded the grant as indicated in the following table.
| Country | Monthly grant | Monthly grant
(disadvantaged
background) |
Group 1 countries (high cost of living)
Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Finland, Sweden,
United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Norway | €520
(€420 + €100
traineeship monthly
top up) | €540
(€420 + €120
disadvantaged background
top up) |
Group 2 countries (medium cost of living)
Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy,
Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Netherlands, Malta,
Portugal | €470
(€370 + €100
traineeship monthly
top up) | €490
(€370 + €120
disadvantaged background
top up) |
Group 3 Countries (low cost of living)
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania,
Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Republic of North
Macedonia, Turkey | €470
(€370 + €100
traineeship monthly
top up) | €490
(€370 + €120
disadvantaged background
top up) |
Interested?
Please contact erasmus@cardiffmet.ac.uk for more information on what work opportunities are available and for information on funding including which countries/territories are listed within each group.
You can submit an expression of interest via the online application system. More information can be found by accessing the following link: - Application
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