Erasmus+ at a glance
Responsibilities at the University of Oldenburg
For Erasmus+ credit mobility (student and staff exchange), inter-institutional agreements:
For Erasmus+ key action 2 and 3 projects (for example strategic partnership, policy support):
Erasmus+ at a glance
Erasmus+ aims to modernise and improve higher education across Europe and the rest of the world. It gives students and staff opportunities to develop their skills and boost their employment prospects. Good practices will be shared between universities and businesses in knowledge alliances.
Higher education institutions from participating countries can work with those from neighbourhood countries, non-EU Balkan countries, Asia, Africa and Latin America to develop their educational systems.
Coronavirus and stays abroad in 2021
The International Office is in close contact with partner universities worldwide. Since information related to the Corona crisis is updated on a daily basis, students planning a stay abroad in 2021 should regularly check their university e-mail account.
Brexit: Impacts on Erasmus+
What does the Erasmus+ programme involve?
Opportunities for students to learn abroad, including:
- Studies, including at Master's level
- Internships in businesses;
- Erasmus+ Master loans
Erasmus+ :Opportunities for organisations and individuals
Opportunities for staff to undertake professional development activities, including:
Cooperation between institutions:
- Deliver joint Masters’ programmes in a consortium of higher education institutions from participating countries.
Cooperation with businesses:
- Companies and higher education institutions can work together to share knowledge.
Cooperation outside the EU in neighbourhood countries, Africa, Asia, and Latin America through projects that increase an organisation’s competencies or expertise through:
- Joint projects to modernise teaching methods, materials and curricula;
- Structural projects, including the involvement of national authorities.
Who can take part?
Opportunities are available to the following organisations in participating countries:
- Students at higher education institutions;
- Higher education institution staff (academic and non-academic);
- Private companies.
Higher education institutions in neighbouring countries, non-EU Balkan countries, Asia, Africa, and Latin America can participate in projects that take place outside the EU.
(text source: ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/higher-education/index_en.htm (12.8.15))
Erasmus charter 2021–2027
Any higher education institution wishing to participate in the Erasmus programme must have a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) was awarded to the University of Oldenburg by the EU Commission, proving that the university meets all requirements for a successful participation in the Erasmus programme.
Erasmus charter 2014–2020
Erasmus charter 2014–2020(in German)
Any higher education institution wishing to participate and/or apply for the EU Programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport 2014-2020 (hereinafter referred to as "the Programme") must have a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) was awarded to the University of Oldenburg by the EU Commission, proving that the university meets all requirements for a successful participation in the Erasmus programme.
