Erasmus+ Mobility Grant
When you participate in the Erasmus+ programme — whether for semester studies, a short-term blended mobility (BIP), or an internship abroad — the University of Tartu provides you with a grant.
The mobility grant consists of several types of support
A living allowance is a contribution toward living costs during the mobility period. The amount depends on the type and duration of the mobility. All students participating in an Erasmus+ mobility receive a living allowance.
Travel support is a contribution for covering travel expenses. The amount depends on the distance between the University of Tartu and the host destination. All students going on Erasmus+ mobility receive travel support.
Additional support (top-up) for students with fewer opportunities. The amount depends on the type of mobility. Students who need additional support must apply for it separately.
Inclusion support for students with fewer opportunities is meant to cover real costs that cannot be covered by the additional top-up support. Inclusion support is provided on the condition that the student would not be able to participate in Erasmus+ mobility without it. Students who need inclusion support must apply for it separately.
Co‑funding from the Estonian government is a one-time fixed payment that does not depend on the type or duration of mobility. All students participating in Erasmus+ mobility will receive this support until available funds are exhausted.
Details about the grants
The living allowance is paid for the official study/training period, on the condition that you plan to be physically present at the host university or internship placement during that time. Arriving earlier or staying in the host country longer does not violate the terms of the agreement, but no grant is paid for those additional days (including travel days). Only in the case of short-term blended mobility and when receiving the green travel grant are travel days also covered by the living allowance.
Please note that the living allowance is calculated for a specific period (from date X to date Y). If the final period of stay confirmed by the host university/placement provider after the mobility is shorter than initially planned, the living allowance will be reduced accordingly. For long-term mobility (semester studies and traineeships lasting at least 2 months), the originally agreed living allowance will not be reduced if the period is shortened by up to 5 days.
Travel support is a one-time lump-sum grant intended to cover the costs of travelling to the host institution and back. The distance is calculated using the European Commission’s distance calculator. In the case of environmentally friendly (green) travel, it is possible to receive a higher travel grant and to extend the living allowance period due to the longer travel time.
The grant is a fixed amount and does not depend on the actual travel expenses. However, if you used an environmentally friendly mode of transport (train, bus, or shared car with other mobility participants) for at least 51% of the distance in both directions, your travel support will be somewhat higher. To verify the mode of travel and determine the higher grant, you must upload your travel tickets after the mobility as part of the reporting to confirm both the mode of transport and the travel dates.
| Travel support | ||
|---|---|---|
Distance (one way) | Green travel support | Standard travel support |
10 – 99 km | 56 EUR | 28 EUR |
100 – 499 km | 285 EUR | 211 EUR |
500 – 1999 km | 417 EUR | 309 EUR |
2000 – 2999 km | 535 EUR | 395 EUR |
3000 – 3999 km | 785 EUR | 580 EUR |
4000 – 7999 km | 1188 EUR | 1188 EUR |
8000 km or more | 1735 EUR | 1735 EUR |
Participants with fewer opportunities may apply for additional support (top-up). The amount of the support depends on the type of mobility. You are eligible for the additional support if:
- you received a need-based study allowance in the semester prior to the mobility or during the mobility semester, including a need-based special allowance, or you have received the University of Tartu’s support for international students with Ukrainian citizenship;
- you are a parent of a minor child/children during the mobility period;
- you have a background in foster care or guardianship;
- you have reduced work ability;
- you have a health-related special need or a chronic illness that causes additional expenses when preparing for or participating in the mobility.
Before signing the grant agreement, you must provide the required information and indicate whether you belong to any category of participants with fewer opportunities, and which one. In the case of economic disadvantage, you must also submit proof: either the digitally signed decision on the award of a need-based study allowance (issued by the Ministry), or a copy of the decision on awarding a need-based special allowance.
Inclusion support is intended to reimburse a participant’s additional costs that are directly related to having fewer opportunities and that are not covered by the monthly top‑up. This additional financial support is primarily meant for situations involving a physical disability, mental health-related special needs, or other health conditions. However, in justified cases, other participants with fewer opportunities may also apply for inclusion support, provided that participation in the mobility would not be possible without it. Examples of costs eligible for inclusion support include: adapted accommodation, travel assistance, medical assistance, assistive devices, adaptation of study materials, a support person, etc.
You can apply for inclusion support for semester studies or a traineeship abroad approximately six months before the start of the mobility. The application is evaluated both by the university and the funding agency. The support is granted based on planned expenses, but after the mobility you must provide proof of costs (a contract if it concerns a contracted service or product; invoice, payment order, or cash receipt). The expenses must be incurred during the mobility period and by the participant personally.
For more information and the application form, contact the mobility coordinator at the International Cooperation and Mobility Centre.
If you plan to go for autumn‑semester studies or a full academic year, the deadline for applying for inclusion support is 10 June; if you plan to go for spring‑semester studies, the deadline is 1 November. If you participate in a blended intensive programme (BIP), inform your mobility adviser of your potential need for inclusion support immediately after your participation application is approved.
Erasmus+ student mobility from Estonian higher education institutions is also co‑funded by the Republic of Estonia. In the 2025 project, the Estonian state co‑funding is a one‑time payment of €102 per student, regardless of the duration of the mobility.
Since the amount of state co‑funding allocated to the university is limited, we can distribute it to participants only as long as funds are available. Once the fund is exhausted, mobilities will take place without Estonian state co‑funding.
To disburse the support, we conclude a grant agreement similar to the Erasmus+ grant agreement, and the student does not need to submit a separate application.
Grant amounts
1. Living allowance:
| Countries | Grant amount |
|---|---|
| Austria, Belgum, Iirimaa, Italy, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, France, Germany, and from countries outside the programme Great Britain and Switzerland | 674€ /month* |
| Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain | 606€ /month |
| Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey | 550€ /month |
| Other countries outside the programme | 700€ /month |
*month = 30 days
2. Travel support, the amount of which depends on the selected destination and mode of travel.
3. If needed, additional support (top-up) for students with fewer opportunities, which is €250 per month for semester studies.
4. If needed, inclusion support.
1. Living allowance:
| Countries | Grant amount |
|---|---|
| Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, France, Germany | 824€ /month* |
| Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain | 756€ /month |
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey | 700€ /month |
| Switzerland, Great Britain, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Faroe Islands** | 824€ /month |
| Rest of the world** | 700€ /month |
*month = 30 days
**a limited number of grants are available
2. Travel support, the amount of which depends on the selected destination and the mode of travel.
3. If needed, additional support (top-up) for students with fewer opportunities, which is €250 per month for long-term traineeships.
4. If needed, inclusion support.
- Living allowance, which is 79€ per day for the first 14 days and 56€ per day from the 15th day onward.
- Travel support, the amount of which depends on the selected destination and the mode of travel.
- If needed, a one‑time additional support (top‑up) for students with fewer opportunities, which is 100€ for mobilities up to 14 days and 150€ for mobilities longer than 14 days.
- If needed, inclusion support.
- Living allowance, which is €79 per day on days 1–14 and €56 per day on days 15–30.
- Travel support, the amount of which depends on the selected destination and the mode of travel.
- If needed, a one‑time additional support (top‑up) for students with fewer opportunities, which is €100 for mobilities up to 14 days and €150 for mobilities longer than 14 days.
- If needed, inclusion support.
Conditions and process for paying the grant
The grant is paid only for physical mobility, meaning studies or traineeship carried out on-site at the host institution. If you participate in studies or complete the traineeship remotely (online, without travelling to the host university), the Erasmus+ grant will not be paid.
To receive the grant, a grant agreement is concluded between you and the University of Tartu approximately 1 month to a few weeks before the start of the mobility. The agreement specifies the details of the mobility, rights and obligations, and the maximum grant amount. Usually, the following must be in place before the agreement can be signed:
- confirmation of acceptance from the host university;
- agreement on the recognition of the study course(s)/traineeship in the UT curriculum (approved study plan);
- the Learning Agreement (OLA) / Traineeship Agreement signed;
- a note in SIS indicating that you will study abroad.
The advance payment of the grant is transferred to your bank account after the agreement has been signed.The size of the advance depends on the duration of the mobility — for short-term blended mobility of up to two weeks, 100% of the grant is paid in advance; for longer mobilities, 80% of the planned total grant amount is paid in advance.
The final grant amount is calculated after the mobility, based on the verification of your reporting. After that, a final payment is made if necessary (up to 20% of the originally calculated grant), or arrangements are made for the repayment of any overpaid amount. Please note that all conditions set out in the grant agreement must be fulfilled — the courses/traineeship agreed in the Learning Agreement/Traineeship Agreement must be completed and recognised in your UT curriculum, and all reporting must be submitted correctly and on time.
To retain the grant, it is also important to keep in mind the minimum duration required for each mobility type. For short-term blended mobility (BIP and short-term blended traineeships), the minimum physical (on‑site) period is 5 days. For semester studies and long-term traineeships, the minimum duration is 2 months. Please take this into account when making final travel plans and double‑check the host university’s/organisation’s confirmation letter before submitting it to UT.
