University of Porto - Erasmus Mobility Grants for Students

Erasmus+ Mobility Grant for Students (University of Porto)

You receive a monthly grant of up to 500 EUR to study abroad for 2 to 12 months. The amount depends on how expensive your destination is: 500 EUR for pricier countries such as France, Germany, Ireland, Italy or the Netherlands, 450 EUR for medium-cost ones such as Spain or Greece, and 400 EUR for lower-cost ones such as Poland, Romania or Turkey. On top of this you get a one-off travel payment based on the distance from Porto to your host city, from 28 EUR for short trips up to 1,735 EUR for the farthest. If you face social or financial barriers, or have a disability, you can add 250 EUR per month. You pay no tuition at the host university but keep paying your normal fees at U.Porto. The credits you earn count towards your degree. Language support and accident insurance are included. The grant comes from the EU Erasmus+ programme and is managed by the International Office of the University of Porto (U.Porto). The EU funds your first 5 months in full. If you stay longer, the extra months may be unfunded.

Who can apply

• University: You are enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Porto on a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme.
• Study phase: If you are a Bachelor’s student, you must have completed at least your first year of study before the start of your stay.
• Where you go: You are studying at a partner university in a European country that has signed an Erasmus+ agreement with your faculty.
• Field of study: All subjects are open.
• Nationality: You are a Portuguese national or hold a permanent residence permit in Portugal. If you are a student from a non-EU country, you will need a valid residence permit before the start of your stay.
• Grades: You have a good academic record and meet all the requirements set by your department in terms of grades, language skills and motivation.
• No double funding: You will not receive any further EU funding for the same period.
• Study plan: You agree on a Learning Agreement (a study plan with your department) for between 20 and 30 ECTS credits per semester.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via SIGARRA, the University of Porto’s online system. Applications sent by email or post will not be accepted. There are two application rounds per year: from 31 January to 15 March and from 30 October to 15 November. Your faculty will review and assess the applicants, after which a selection panel at the International Office will make the final selection. Priority is given to first-time Erasmus participants and students with special educational needs.