What is Erasmus+?

• 1987: Launch of the original Erasmus Programme as an initiative supporting university student exchanges

• 1995 – 2006: Expansion into other areas (Comenius, Leonardo da Vinci)

• 2007 – 2013: Integration into the Lifelong Learning Programme.

• 2014: Creation of Erasmus+ as a unified programme for education, youth, and sport

• 2021 – 2027: New programming period with a budget exceeding €26 billion, focusing on inclusion, digitalization, green goals, and youth participation

The Erasmus+ Programme is structured into several key actions:

Key Action 1 (KA1) – Mobility of Individuals

• Student and staff exchanges between universities and institutions.

• Traineeships abroad for pupils, students, and recent graduates.

• Mobility opportunities for teachers, lecturers, and youth workers.

Key Action 2 (KA2) – Cooperation Among Organizations and Institutions

• Strategic partnerships between schools, universities, and organizations.

• Innovation in education.

• Capacity building.

Key Action 3 (KA3) – Policy Reform Support

• Support for European educational policies and their implementation.

• Networking and exchange of best practices among European institutions and policymakers.

European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ Sport

• Volunteering and inclusion projects within the EU.

• Support for community-based sports initiatives.

Every student or employee participating in Erasmus+ is entitled to a grant, the amount of which depends on specific criteria.

The Erasmus+ grant represents a net income for the participant and is exempt from taxation.
The maximum grant amounts are set by the European Commission, and all Slovak higher education institutions follow the same rates.

The total grant for students is calculated based on the number of days spent abroad and the monthly rate assigned to the destination country.
In addition, a one-time travel contribution is added to cover travel expenses, calculated based on the distance between the participant’s home and the host institution using the Distance Calculator.

Students receiving social scholarships, students with disabilities or special needs, and those facing financial hardship are eligible for an additional top-up grant of €250 per month.Grants are paid in two instalments - 80% before the mobility period begins and 20% after the completion of the mobility (more informations on this site)

1. Travel Support

Note: The travel distance refers to the distance between the participant’s place of origin and the destination of the activity. The “amount” includes a contribution for both the outward and return journeys - distance calculator.

2. Individual Support for Physical Mobility

Poznámka: cestovná vzdialenosť je vzdialenosť medzi miestom pôvodu a miestom konania aktivity, pričom „suma“ zahŕňa príspevok na cestu na miesto konania aktivity a späť - výpočet vzdialenosti.

Student Mobility

• Short-term Physical Mobility for Students
  Students and recent graduates participating in short-term physical mobility in any country receive a basic daily rate of €79 per day for days 1-14 of the activity and €56 per day for days 15-30, including travel days.

• Students and recent graduates with fewer opportunities receive an additional top-up amount of €100 for mobilities lasting 5-14 days and €150 for mobilities lasting 15-30 days.

• The top-up for traineeships does not apply to students or recent graduates taking part in short-term blended mobility.

Long-term Physical Mobility for Students

• The basic monthly amount applies to long-term mobility for study or traineeships in EU member states, third countries associated with the Programme, and third countries not associated with the Programme from regions 13 and 14.

*Group of countries 1

• Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Germany, Norway, Austria, Sweden, Italy

• Third countries not associated with the Programme from Regions 13 and 14

*Group of countries 2

• Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain

*Group od countries 3

• Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey

Staff Mobility

These rates are fixed by the National Agency for the entire duration of the mobility project. If necessary, individual support may be provided to cover accommodation costs for travel days before and after the mobility — up to two travel days for participants and accompanying persons who do not use green (eco-friendly) means of transport, and up to six travel days for those travelling sustainably.