In addition, it funds co-operation between higher education institutions across Europe. The programme not only supports students, but also professors and business staff who want to teach abroad, as well as helping university staff to receive training”. http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
ERASMUS was established in 1987 and since then it has enabled more than 2 million students from across Europe to pursue enriching learning experiences in other countries. “The programme is named after the philosopher, theologian and humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam (1465-1536), known as an opponent of dogmatism. Erasmus lived and worked in several parts of Europe, in quest of the knowledge, experience and insights which only such contacts with other countries could bring. By leaving his fortune to the University of Basel, he became a precursor of mobility grants.
The acronym ERASMUS may also be read as EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students”. http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc1709_en.htm
Student mobility
Students in higher education may spend a study or work period (from 3 to 12 months) in another participating country in the framework of agreed arrangement with universities and enterprises. Students generally receive a grant to offset the “mobility costs” of studying or working in another country. Full academic recognition for the period abroad must be ensured before departure. http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm (reading date 050611)
Oslo School of Management’s Erasmus Charter
Oslo School of Management’s Erasmus Charter covers studying only.
Objectives of student mobility for studies
- To enable students to benefit educationally, linguistically and culturally from the experience of learning in other European countries;
- To promote co-operation between institutions and to enrich the educational environment of host institutions;
- To contribute to the development of a pool of well-qualified, open-minded and internationally experienced young people as future professionals.
Who can benefit?
Students registered at a higher education institution holding an ERASMUS University Charter.
For how long can students go abroad?
Students can study between 3 to 12 months abroad or at least a full academic trimester/term.
Preconditions
- ERASMUS student mobility for studies is carried out in the framework of prior "inter-institutional agreements" between home and host institutions, both of which must be holders of an ERASMUS University Charter.
- ERASMUS students are selected by their home higher education institution in a fair and transparent way.
What arrangements are made for the ERASMUS students?
Prior to their departure, ERASMUS students are provided with:
- A study agreement (grant agreement) covering the mobility period and signed between the student and his or her home higher education institution.
- A "Learning Agreement" setting out the programme of studies to be followed, as approved by the student, the home and the host institution.
- The "ERASMUS Student Charter" setting out their rights and obligations with respect to his/her period of study abroad.
At the end of the period abroad:
Will financial support be provided or fees charged?
- Students may be awarded an ERASMUS grant to help cover the travel and subsistence costs (including insurance and visa costs) incurred in connection with their study period abroad.
- ERASMUS students - whether or not they receive an ERASMUS grant - are exempted from paying fees for tuition, registration, examinations and access to laboratory and library facilities at the host institution.
- The payment of any national grant or loan to outgoing students should be maintained during the ERASMUS study period abroad.
- Students may only receive two ERASMUS grants: one for a study period and one for a placement period.
- Students enrolled in an Erasmus Mundus Course, who do not get an Erasmus Mundus grant, may qualify for an ERASMUS grant under the general ERASMUS conditions.
Language courses
An ERASMUS student may follow, if offered, an ERASMUS Intensive Language Course in the host country before the study period, for which a grant may also be awarded.
Who can apply?
The home institution of the students applies for ERASMUS mobility grants to its national agency while the students apply to their home institution.
For higher education institutions:
- ERASMUS student mobility for studies takes place between the home and a host higher education institution, which are linked through a previously concluded "inter-institutional agreements".
- Both sending and receiving institutions must be holders of an ERASMUS University Charter. At least the sending or the receiving country must be an EU Member State.
For students:
- The student must either be a national of a country participating in the Lifelong Learning Programme or a national of other countries enrolled in regular courses in institutions of higher education in a participating country, under the conditions fixed by each of the participating countries, taking into account the nature of the programme (please refer to relevant National Agency website).
- The student must be registered in a higher education institution which holds an ERASMUS University Charter and be enrolled in higher education studies leading to a recognized degree or other recognized tertiary level qualification up to and including the level of doctorate.
- The student must be enrolled at least in the second year of higher education studies. At least the sending or the receiving country must be an EU Member State.
How to apply?
The interested student has to turn to the international office and/or ERASMUS office of his or her home higher education institution. The office will inform him or her of the possibilities of studying abroad as well as the modalities to apply and to receive an ERASMUS grant.
What are the arrangements for students with special needs?
Students with special needs may apply for a specific grant after they have been selected for a mobility period.
See special needs arrangements
http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc892_en.htm (reading date 200611)
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