Programme overview

• Study visit at a THWS partner higher education institution

• Full-time enrolment at THWS

• Bachelor: study visit abroad from the 3rd programme semester

• Master: study visit abroad from the 1st programme semester

• Length of the study visit abroad: at least 2 months, up to a maximum of 12 months for each part of studies

• Compliance with the application deadlines

• International health insurance (compulsory for THWS students)

• Full-time enrolment at THWS

• Full-time study-integrated internship (at least 35 hours/week) in one of the participating programme countries (EU) or partner countries (non-EU)

• Internship placement after the first semester

• Length of internship: 2 months (60 days) at least, 12 months (360 days) at the most

• Compliance with the application deadline

• International health, liability and accident insurance

• The following applies to THWS students: Internships with a monthly payment of more than EUR 800.00 will not be considered when grants are awarded.

• Inter-Institutional Agreement – (IIA) with the host higher education institution

• Teaching stay between 2 and 60 days (excluding travel days) in one of the participating programme countries (EU) or between 5 and 60 days (excluding travel days) in one of the participating partner countries (non-EU)

• At least 8 hours of teaching

• Application for an Erasmus+ grant prior to the stay abroad

• Participation in conferences and congresses, research projects directly related to research, and “pure” partner visits are not eligible for funding through the STA programme lines

• Parallel funding from other EU programmes is excluded

• Stay abroad between 2 and 60 days (excluding travel days) in one of the participating programme countries (EU) or between 5 and 60 days (excluding travel days) in one of the participating partner countries (non-EU)

• Application for an Erasmus+ grant prior to the stay abroad

• Participation in conferences and congresses, research projects directly related to research, and “pure” partner visits are not eligible for funding

• Parallel funding from other EU programmes is excluded

Selection criteria for Erasmus+ Student Mobility with programme countries (KA 131)
When the selection criteria set by your faculty are met, you can be funded through Erasmus+, if the programme requirements are met and funds are available.

Selection criteria for Erasmus+ Student Mobility with partner countries (KA 171; KA 131 international)
• Academic performance
• Personal motivation 
• Personal commitment (e. g. in the field of expertise)

Please also note the information on applying for a grant for a stay abroad, which is necessary for funding from Erasmus+ KA 171 and KA 131 international funds.

Erasmus+ funding is possible several times, up to a maximum of 12 months (360 days) for each part of studies (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral degree, Ph.D).
From this time allowance, periods with and without financial funding (so-called zero grant periods) are deducted.

Example: A student spent a period of 6 months and 4 days abroad for studying and doing an internship, so there is still a period of 5 months and 26 days left of the Erasmus+ time allowance.
In case of another application for Erasmus+ funding in the same cycle of study, the student has to make sure to not exceed the remaining time allowance.

The mobility grants awarded by the EU are based on the different costs of living in the countries of destination and are divided into three groups:

STA/STT travel allowance

In addition to the above-mentioned daily rates, travel costs are reimbursed, which are calculated uniformly throughout Europe using theEuropean Commission's distance calculator, depending on the real distance between the place of departure and destination

The one-way distance is the basis for calculating the travel allowance.

Student mobility

Students can be funded several times in each study cycle (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) up to a maximum of 12 months.

Studies (SMS)

For THWS students, Erasmus+ funding for a study abroad periods of one semester is limited to a maximum of four months, for a study abroad period of two semesters it is eight months. Periods above this limit are recorded as zero grant periods.

Internships (SMP)

For THWS students, funding for an internship is limited to a maximum of 4 months (120 days). Periods above this limit are recorded as zero grant periods.

Staff mobility for teaching (STA) and training (STT)

For THWS lecturers and staff, Erasmus+ funding is limited to a maximum of 5 consecutive active days (working days) at the host university or host organisation.

Additional financial support for travelling days can be requested.

• Students to Germany: EUR 850 mobility grant per month

• Students from Germany: EUR 700 mobility grant per month

Please note: For THWS students, funding is currently only available for mobility to the partner countries Albania and Jordan.

• Higher education staff to Germany: EUR 160 mobility grant per day

• Higher education staff from Germany: EUR 180 mobility grant per day

A flat-rate travel allowance according to the EU distance calculator is added to these funding rates:

• Albania: EUR 275
• Jordan: EUR 360

GREEN TRAVEL

Mobility can be made low-emission, especially within Europe - why not take the train, carpool or bus instead of the plane if possible? The journey to the semester abroad is part of the experience, makes the departure feel real.

The Erasmus+ programme promotes green travel in particular. "Green travel" refers to trips where low-emission means of transport such as bus, train or carpooling are used for the majority of the journey.

Your journey will be low-emission? 
Then you have the opportunity to receive additional funding for a „Green Travel" within an Erasmus+ grant.

The additional financial support for sustainable travel is regulated by the Erasmus+ grant agreement. The Declaration on Honour „Green Travel" explains all the details regarding the amount of the grant as well as the qualification criteria. The document must be filled in, signed and submitted via email to the International Office before the grant agreement is drawn up if you are interested in applying for the top up.

Are you looking for tips on how to organise your trip with low emissions?

The initiative Erasmus by train e.V. offers tips and planning aids: https://erasmusbytrain.eu https://www.interrail.eu/de/interrail-passes 

The ESN Green Erasmus toolkit for ideas on how to implement sustainability before, during and after mobility: https://www.greenerasmus.org/ 

„Fewer Opportunities“ – Erasmus+ for inclusion und diversity

For study-related stays abroad of students with "Fewer Opportunities" there will be the possibility to receive a "Fewer Opportunities" top up starting in winter semester 2022/23 under certain conditions. This additional funding opportunity is offered by the THWS International Office in addition to the regular Erasmus+ monthly grant for student mobility.

- First-time students 

- Employed students

- Students with child(ren) during international mobility

- Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses

For explanation of each target group, the exact requirements for receiving the top up, and the funding amount, please check the Declaration on Honour "Fewer Opportunities" for details. The document represents at the same time the application for the granting of the Top Up as well as a contractual annex of the Erasmus+ grant agreements.

If you are interested in applying for the top up, you have to fill in and sign the declaration on honour and submit it to the International Office.

Student mobility

Students can be funded several times in each study cycle (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) up to a maximum of 12 months.

Studies (SMS)

For THWS students, Erasmus+ funding for a study visit (2 months at least) is limited to one semester. If you stay abroad for two semesters, the second semester is recorded entirely as a zero grant period.

Internships (SMP)

For THWS students, funding is possible for internships lasting 2 to 5 months in one of the participating partner countries.

Staff mobility for teaching (STA) and training (STT)

For THWS lecturers and staff, Erasmus+ funding is possible for stays of between 5 and 20 days (depending on the agreement) at a partner higher education institution.