If you choose Europe for your exchange, you become part of the large Erasmus family of students who have been on exchange for 30 years.
What is Erasmus+?
Erasmus+ is the largest programme for cooperation in higher education in Europe and is funded through the EU system. The programme is an educational collaboration mainly between EU countries, EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), and Turkey.
UiS has entered into exchange agreements with institutions in several European countries through the Erasmus+ programme. These agreements are usually associated with specific departments or study programmes. There is usually a limited number of spaces available, but you do not pay tuition fees to the host institution and may also be eligible for the Erasmus+ grant.
Find the Erasmus+ agreements for your study programme by using the map on the main page.
Benefits of Erasmus+:
- Grant for studies or traineeships in addition to any support from Lånekassen (Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
- Free online language courses
- Exemption from tuition fees at the host institution
Tuition fees
All students going on exchange must pay the semester fee at UiS and may be asked to pay an administration fee at the host institution. Students going on exchange through Erasmus+ do not pay tuition fees to the host institution.
International students paying tuition fees at UiS must still pay this fee during the exchange period.
What must you do to receive the grant?
You must submit the following documents to have your exchange approved and receive the Erasmus+ grant.
- Online Learning Agreement (OLA): To be filled out before the stay. Must be signed by the student, UiS, and the host institution.
- Grant Agreement: To be filled out before the stay. Must be signed by the student and UiS.
- Participant survey: To be filled out electronically after the stay.
- Confirmation of Erasmus+ Exchange Period: To be filled out towards the end of the stay. Must be signed by the host institution.
Please see more details on the different documents.
Students participating in Erasmus+ must take a minimum of 20 studiepoeng / ECTS during their exchange.
Questions? Please contact the Erasmus+ Coordinator through the Exchange Guide in the Digital student Service Desk or by sending email to the International Office.
