Erasmus+ funding
Erasmus+ funding
Funding rates for student mobilities (SMS)
The financial support for Erasmus+ student stays comprises a monthly funding rate that is based on the different costs of living in the destination countries ("programme countries"). Top-ups can also be applied for.
Erasmus+ funding rates for students
The funding rates are for one programme year in all of Germany. However, the study-abroad phase can also include so-called Zero Grant periods. Students have Erasmus status but receive no funding during these periods. Grants are in principle awarded subject to sufficient funding being allocated by the NA DAAD.
Mobility grant
| Country group | Destination country | Subsidy amount per month |
|---|---|---|
| Country group 1: countries with a higher cost of living | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden | EUR 600 |
| Country group 2: countries with an average cost of living | Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spai | EUR 540 |
| Country group 3: countries with a low cost of living | Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkiye | EUR 540 |
In addition, there is also a travel allowance and if applicable travel days:
| Travel distance | Standard trip | Green travel |
| 10 to 99 KM | EUR 28 + 0 travel days | EUR 56 + 0 travel days |
| 100 to 499 KM | EUR 211 + 0 travel days | EUR 285 + 2 travel days |
| 500 to 1999 KM | EUR 309 + 0 travel days | EUR 417 + 4 travel days |
| 2000 to 2999 KM | EUR 395 + 0 travel days | EUR 535 + 6 travel days |
| 3000 to 3999 KM | EUR 580 + 0 travel days | EUR 785 + 6 travel days |
The above-mentioned subsidized travel days were calculated based on an assessment of distance and average travel times. They are allocated as a flat rate and are not dependent on your individual travel plans. If your trip (whether eco-friendly or not) requires more travel days than those listed above for your distance category, you can contact us for a personalized review of your travel plans and documents. The maximum number of travel days is 6 days for eco-friendly travel and 2 days for non-eco-friendly travel.
Top-up amount
Additional funding can be requested for sustainable travel and for students with fewer opportunities. Further information can be found on the following pages:
Top-up for students with fewer opportunities (250 EUR/month)*
*These include challenges such as a chronic illness, disability, childcare, first-time graduate, part-time job, etc
Daily rates for students (blended intensive programmes)
The funding rates are for one programme year in all of Germany. In the case of hybrid formats (e.g. blended intensive programmes), the daily rates are paid for the duration of the physical mobility. However, the funding phase can also include so-called zero grant periods. Participants have Erasmus status but receive no funding during these periods.
| Daily rates up to day 14 | Daily rates from day 15 to 60 | Possible top-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 79 EUR | 56 EUR | for students with fewer opportunities: EUR 100 as a one-off payment (for 1-14 days) or EUR 150 (from day 15) |
Grants are generally awarded subject to sufficient funding being allocated by the NA.
travel expenses
Project 2026 (for mobility programmes in the 2026/27 academic year)
| Travel distance | Standard journey | Green Travel |
| 10 and 99 km | 28 EUR + 0 travel days | 56 EUR + 0 days’ travel |
| 100 to 499 KM | 211 EUR + 0 days’ travel | 285 EUR + 2 days’ travel |
| 500 to 1,999 km | 309 EUR + 0 travel days | 417 EUR + 4 days’ travel |
| 2,000 to 2,999 km | 395 EUR + 0 travel days | 535 EUR + 6 days’ travel |
| 3,000 to 3,999 km | 580 EUR + 0 days’ travel | 785 EUR + 6 travel days |
The subsidised travel days listed above have been calculated based on an assessment of the distance and average journey times. They are allocated on a flat-rate basis and do not depend on your individual travel plans. If your journey (whether eco-friendly or not) requires more travel days than those listed above for your distance category, you can contact us to have your travel plans and documents assessed on a case-by-case basis. The maximum number of travel days is 6 days for eco-friendly travel and 2 days for non-eco-friendly travel. Where, for exceptionally expensive journeys, the travel allowance does not cover at least 70 per cent of the actual travel expenses for (sustainable) travel in accordance with the distance category, participants may be reimbursed 80 per cent of the actual costs for (sustainable) travel. The proposal must be justified by the applicant and approved by the national agency.
Funding rates for staff mobilities (STT and STA)
The financial support for Erasmus mobilities for teaching purposes (STA) or for further education and training (STT) is based on the different costs of living in the destination countries ("programme countries"). Uniform daily rates apply for funding from German universities.
Erasmus+ funding rates for university staff
The funding can also include so-called "zero grant" periods. Participants have Erasmus status but receive no funding during these periods. We will provide more detailed information on this in connection with your foreign project. Approvals are always subject to the proviso that the NA DAAD has committed sufficient funds.
If the participant makes a profit from the difference between the lump sums paid and the actual costs incurred, please note that this is taxable as private income and that the participant must comply with the tax recording and declaration obligations.
From spring 2026 onwards funding is provided from Project 2025 funds. Erasmus+ funding of up to 10 working days is possible. Please refer to the relevant funding rates.
Please note the new Travel Policy. The CO2 Charge for business trips by plane cannot be paid from Erasmus+ funds.
Erasmus+ daily rates
| Country group | Destination country | Daily rates up to day 14 | Daily rates from day 15 to 60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country group 1: countries with a higher cost of living | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Partner countries of region 13 (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican State) and 14 (Faroe Islands, Great Britain, Switzerland) | EUR 180 | EUR 126 |
| Country group 2: countries with an average cost of living | Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain | EUR 160 | EUR 112 |
| Country group 3: countries with a low cost of living | Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkiye | EUR 140 | EUR 98 |
| Country group 4: Non-associated partner countries | Partner countries of region 1-12 | EUR 190 | EUR 133 |
Travel cost grants and - if necessary - travel days
In addition to the daily rates, travel costs depend on the actual distances between the place of departure and destination of the mobility, which are calculated uniformly throughout Europe using the European Commission's distance calculator.
Depending on the distance, the following amounts are reimbursed per stay.
Travel costs
From the 2024 call, the general rule is that participants should use low-emission means of transport (green travel) for trips of less than 500 km. This is an appeal from the European Commission to all participants, but it is not an obligation.
Travel days can also be financed if required (see declaration of honor for travel days).
| Travel distance | Standard trip | Green Travel |
| 10 to 99 KM | EUR 28 | EUR 56 |
| 100 to 499 KM | EUR 211 | EUR 285 |
| 500 to 1999 KM | EUR 309 | EUR 417 |
| 2000 to 2999 KM | EUR 395 | EUR 535 |
| 3000 to 3999 KM | EUR 580 | EUR 785 |
| 4000 to 7999 KM | EUR 1,188 | EUR 1,188 |
| 8,000 KM oder more | EUR 1,735 | EUR 1,735 |
