Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Erasmus+ at VU Amsterdam

Erasmus+ at VU Amsterdam

You get a monthly grant to study or do a required internship abroad in Europe, plus a one-off travel grant. For a study exchange you receive 390 EUR per month in higher-cost countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden) and 330 EUR per month elsewhere in Europe. For a required internship the rate is 540 EUR or 480 EUR per month by the same country split. A study exchange is funded for 3 to 5 months; an internship for 2 to 4 months. The travel grant runs from 211 EUR to 395 EUR depending on distance, or up to 535 EUR if you travel by low-carbon transport such as train or bus. The money is EU-funded and handled by VU Amsterdam's International Office.

You can get 250 EUR extra per month if you have fewer financial means (and hold a Dutch DUO supplementary grant) or a disability or health condition. High extra costs, such as wheelchair-accessible housing or medical care, can be covered separately on top of that.

Who can apply

• University: You are a full-time, fee-paying student enrolled at VU Amsterdam.
• Study phase: For a study exchange you are at least in your second bachelor year or a master's student. You must have completed at least 90 ECTS credits before you leave.
• Internship rule: An internship is only funded if it is a compulsory part of your degree, not one you add yourself.
• Where you go: A study exchange must be at a university that has an Erasmus+ partnership with VU Amsterdam. Switzerland and the UK are not covered.
• Nationality: Open to students of all nationalities.

How to apply

You apply through VU Amsterdam's International Office (Outgoing Exchange Team), which selects who gets funded. For a study exchange your signed grant agreement and learning agreement are due by 1 November for the first semester or 1 April for the second. For an internship you register at least one month before it starts.