Erasmus+ traineeships

Erasmus+ is the most successful European education programme and has been supporting traineeships abroad in Europe since 1987.

Erasmus+ graphic with three drawn people standing in front of a bus and waving to each other. In the middle are five yellow stars formed into a semicircle.

Information for applicants

Who will be funded?
Students of all disciplines; under certain conditions, graduate students can also be funded.

What is funded?
Self-organised traineeships in companies, certain educational institutions and research centres, with the exception of EU institutions, bodies and agencies.

There are currently 33 European countries that are members of the Erasmus+ programme. They are called Programme Countries. All other countries are called Partner Countries. Under certain conditions, Erasmus+ traineeships can also be funded in Partner Countries; we will be happy to answer any questions you may have during our office hours.

Programme Countries:

EU member states • Iceland • Liechtenstein • North Macedonia • Norway • Serbia • Türkiye

Partner Countries:

Overview of Partner Countries

Grants for Erasmus+ traineeships range from 690 euros to 750 euros and depend on the country of destination. You can get more information about this during our office hours.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please note that in the case of blended mobility, only the physical mobility (stay abroad) is eligible for funding.
Grants for participants with fewer opportunities (e.g. students with children, students with disabilities/a chronic illness, first generation students, and employed students) and grants for using sustainable means of transport (Green Travel) may be available.
Other funding options: Auslands-BAföG (BAföG abroad), educational loan

We will also be happy to advise you on these topics during our office hours.

2 to 12 months at Bachelor or Master level or for doctoral candidates; maximum 24 month at state examination level
Blended mobility: physical mobility 5 to 30 days plus virtual component. Only the physical mobility is eligible for funding. To find out whether you fulfil the requirements for blended mobility, please enquire during our office hours.
Short-term mobility: only for doctoral mobility. Physical mobility 5-30 days, virtual component optional. Only the physical mobility is eligible for funding

Traineeships are eligible for funding from the first year of study. The traineeship must be documented/recognised in the course of studies.
Visas or other travel permits must be obtained before the start of the mobility; applicants must apply for such permits in good time.
Participants must generally work full-time, based on the working hours of the host institution.
EU institutions and other EU bodies are not eligible for funding. Click here for the list of non-eligible institutions.

Programm Countries:

(EU member states • Iceland • Liechtenstein • North Macedonia • Norway • Serbia • Türkiye):

any time, at the latest 2 months before the start of the traineeship abroad.

Partner Countries (Erasmus+ ICM)

The budget for mobilities in Partner Countries is very limited. Please contact us before applying.

Overview of Partner Countries

31 July: for the next academic year
31 January: deadline for late applicants for mobilities starting in the second half of the year

Please apply via the Mobility Office of TU Braunschweig. You can find an application checklist and all necessary documents here:

Online application

More information on Erasmus+

The new generation of the Erasmus+ programme puts a greater emphasis on digitalisation, inclusion and sustainability.

Digitalisation:
Thanks to digitalisation through Erasmus Without Paper (EWP), learning agreements, inter-institutional agreements and transcripts of records can be issued and used digitally in the future.
Erasmus+ Green:
“Green Travel” is defined as the travel that uses low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car-pooling. For this purpose, up to 6 travel days can be funded.
Inclusion:
Participants with a degree of disability (Grad der Behinderung, GdB) of 20 or more and/or a chronic illness resulting in additional financial needs abroad, students who are completing their stay abroad with children, first generation students, and employed students (“fewer opportunities”) will now receive additional funding . The aim is to create a common understanding of the "fewer opportunities" group and thus create a framework that better integrates the different participants into the programme.
Blended mobility:
Blended format traineeships are possible. The physical mobility is between 5-30 days plus a virtual component. Only the physical mobility is eligible for funding.
Short term mobility:
Only for doctoral mobility. Physical mobility 5-30 days, virtual component optional. Only the physical mobility is eligible for funding.

Read more about the new generation of the Erasmus+ programme in the Magazine

TU Braunschweig has been awarded the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) by the European Commission on the basis of its Erasmus+ Policy Statement (EPS). This officially entitles TU Braunschweig to apply for and implement Erasmus+ measures. The rights and obligations of participating students are regulated in the Erasmus+ Student Charter (ESC).

Erasmus+ Policy Statement (EPS):

Erasmus+ Policy Statement 2014- 20 (PDF, 188 KB) [in German only]

Erasmus+ Policy Statement 2021-27 (PDF, 76 KB) [in German only]

Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education (ECHE):

Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education (PDF, 1 MB) [in German only]

Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-27 (PDF, 1,5 MB) [in German only]

Erasmus+ Charter for Students (PDF, 942 KB) [in German only]

More information on the Erasmus programme can be found on the website of the European Commission:

The Plus of Erasmus

You can find more information about the Erasmus+ Placement Programme here:

Traineeships abroad with Erasmus[in German only]