As an Erasmus student, you can apply for an Erasmus grant in addition to loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Please note that the grant does not automatically come with an Erasmus placement, but we do our best to ensure that as many students as possible receive a grant.
The grant period is calculated from arrival day to the last day of exams at the foreign institution.
The first 70% of the grant is usually paid out in October/March, while the remaining 30% is paid out after the completion of the exchange period.
What should you remember to do before an Erasmus+ exchange?
All students going on an Erasmus exchange must complete the following forms:
BEFORE the exchange:
- Grant Agreement: You need to fill in the information on page 1 and sign on page 4. The International Office will complete the rest, sign it, and send you a copy.
- Online Learning Agreement (OLA): This is the pre-approval of your academic program as an exchange student. Here's how to create and complete your OLA.
- Lønn- og godtgjørelse: Please fill in your contact information at the top and sign where it says "Regningsutstederens underskrift." Remember to fill in all fields marked with an X. (This document is for tax purposes - the Erasmus+ grant is excempt from tax).
The deadline to submit the Grant Agreement and 'Lønn- og godtgjørelse' forms to erasmuspluss@uia.no is June 30th / November 30th.
UPON ARRIVAL at the foreign institution:
Confirmation of Erasmus+: This form must be completed and signed by the International Office at the host university (not UiA or yourself) upon arrival. Please send the form to erasmuspluss@uia.no as soon as it is signed.
Once this is done, you will receive 70% of your grant.
AFTER the exchange:
- Final report: A link to the final report will be sent to your student email after the exchange is completed.
- Confirmed end date: Please use the Confirmation of Erasmus+ form again. Send the form to erasmuspluss@uia.no as soon as it is signed.
Once this is done, you will receive the remaining 30% of your grant.
Language test: We offer a free online language test (Online Language Support) to help you improve your language skills. It is not required, but we recommend it. Your results will not affect your exchange.
Grants and rates
The scholarship rates will vary from year to year, and the size of the scholarship also depends on whether you are traveling to a high-cost country or a low-cost country. The rates are calculated from date to date, meaning that if you are on exchange for 3 months and 10 days, those are the days you will receive a scholarship for.
Mobility for regular studies (2 to 12 months)
Rates for 2025:
- € 530 per month for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
- € 470 per month for other European countries in Erasmus+.
Internship Mobility
Rates for 2025:
- € 680 per month for Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Sweden.
- € 620 per month for other European countries in Erasmus+.
Short-term mobility (5 to 30 days):
In some cases, you can receive a scholarship for mobility of less than 2 months. This applies if you are going on exchange within a subject area that falls under the definition of 'blended mobility'. This means that you take a subject where parts of the course are taught digitally, and you also go on a physical exchange. Physical short-term mobility (studies and internships) must be a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 60.
Contact erasmuspluss@uia.no if you have any questions about short-term mobility.
Additional grants
Erasmus+ aims to provide equal opportunities for all students. Students who need special assistance can apply for additional funding. Additional grants are also available for students that meet the following requirements:
- children under 18 years of age
- disabilities or chronic illness
- refugee status
- first generation higher education student
- student belonging to an indigenous group or national minority
Contact erasmuspluss@uia.no for more information.
Green Travel
A trip is considered "green" when the majority of the journey is made by low-emission means of transport, such as bus, train or carpooling.
If you travel green, you can apply for an additional grant of € 50.
Traineeship as a part of your studies
It is possible to apply for an Erasmus+ grant for a traineeship or internship as part of your studies at UiA. In order to qualify for a grant, your internship must be a minimum of 60 days.
Examples of an internship may include working at an embassy, foreign ministry or an NGO.
All students going on an Erasmus exchange must complete the following forms:
- Grant Agreement
- Learning Agreement for Erasmus+ Traineeships
- Lønn- og godtgjørelse
- Confirmation of Erasmus+
- Submit a final survey at the end of your internship
Contact erasmuspluss@uia.no for more information.
Traineeship after completion of your studies
It is possible to apply for an Erasmus+ grant for a traineeship or internship after you have completed your studies at UiA. In order to qualify for the grant, you must fulfil the following criteria:
- internship must be completed within the first year after the completion of your studies at UiA
- you apply for the grant while you are still an active student at UiA
Application deadline: June 1st
Find possible internships at www.erasmusintern.org
Contact erasmuspluss@uia.no for more information.