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, mainly between EU countries, EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), and Turkey. The programme is funded by the EU.
UiS has exchange agreements through Erasmus+ with many institutions in Europe. These institutions are usually recommended for specific study programs.
If you go on Erasmus+ exchange, you may receive a grant and will be exempted from tuition fees at the host institution. Please note that there is often a limited number of exchange spaces available.
Check which institutions are recommended for you. You can search for your study program in the map on the outbound exchange main page.
Benefits of Erasmus+
- Grant for studies and traineeships in addition to any support from Lånekassen (Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
- Free online language support
- 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.
How to receive the grant
You must submit the following documents to receive the Erasmus+ grant.
- Online Learning Agreement (OLA): Fill out before your exchange starts. It must be signed by the student, UiS, and the host institution.
- Grant Agreement: Fill out before your exchange starts. It must be signed by the student and UiS.
- Participant survey: Fill out electronically after your exchange.
- Confirmation of Erasmus+ Exchange Period: Fill out towards the end of your exchange. It must be signed by the host institution.
Please see more details on the different documents and how to fill them in.
You must take a minimum of 20 ECTS during your exchange to get the Erasmus+ grant, unless the purpose is data collection related to a bachelor's or master's thesis.
Questions? Please contact the Erasmus+ Coordinator through the Exchange Guide in the Digital student Service Desk or by sending email to the International Office.
