ERASMUS+

Erasmus+ Funding covers the following benefits:

• Academic recognition of study achievements abroad,
• Tuition waiver at the Erasmus partner university (mobility for studies) or
• EU Traineeship agreement signed by TH Lübeck, the receiving organization and the student (mobility for traineeship),
• Organizational and administrative support before, during and after the mobility,
• Language support through online courses and placement tests,
• Financial Top-Ups for students with disabilities (Grad der Behinderung ab 20), students with a chronic illness, students with child(ren), first generation students and working student (see details below) and
• Individual support grant as a contribution to the additional costs for travel and subsistence related to the period of study or traineeship abroad.

The monthly amount of the individual support grant is based on the country of destination. The program countries are divided into the three following groups according to their living costs (valid from the winter semester 2022 on):

Mobility for studies

• Group 1: DK, FI, IE, IS, LI, LU, NO, SE - 600 €
• Group 2: AT, BE, CY, (DE), ES, FR, GR, IT, MT, NL, PT - 540 €
• Group 3: BG, CZ, EE, HR, HU, LT, LV, PL, RO, SI, SK, TR, FYROM - 490 €

Mobility for traineeship

• Group 1: DK, FI, IE, IS, LI, LU NO, SE - 750 €
• Group 2: AT, BE, CY, (DE), ES, FR, GR, IT, MT, NL, PT - 690 €
• Group 3: BG, CZ, EE, HR, HU, LT, LV, PL, RO, SI, SK, TR, FYROM - 640 €

The traineeship can last from 2 to 12 months.The funding period is limited to 5 months but can be extended under certain conditions.

Erasmus+ participants can receive one of the following financial top-ups when meeting the criteria. Participants receive the top-up amount to the individual support of the EU Erasmus+ grant. Participants eligible for a social top-up are also entitled to receive the top-up amount for internships and the top-up amount for Green Travel. If a participant meets the criteria for more than one social top-up (e.g. first generation student and working student), only one social top-up can be granted. Participants with a disability, a chronic illness or accompanying children can apply for a monthly top-up or a contribution based on real costs. The application for a contribution on real costs has to be submitted to the DAAD at least 3 months before the start of the mobility period. To receive the financial top-up, participants have to sign a Declaration of Honour and submit the supporting documents to the International Office.

1. Top-up for Green Travel
Participants can opt for a green travel top-up when they will travel to their partner university using a sustainable mode of transportation. The DAAD classifies the train, carpooling, the bus, cycling and walking as sustainable transportation methods. Participants are asked to use green travel methods for at least 50% of the travel distance. Eligible participants receive a single contribution of 50 EUR as a top-up amount to the Erasmus grant and up to 4 days of additional funding to cover travel days for a return trip, if relevant. To receive the top-up: Save all tickets/ proof of travel for at least 5 years.

2. Social top-up for first generation students
Participants whose parents have not acquired an academic degree at a university or a university of applied sciences are eligible for this top-up. A degree from a university of cooperative education (Berufsakademie) leading to a qualification comparable to a university degree is to be treated as an academic degree. A master craftsman's diploma (Meisterbrief) is not to be equated with an academic degree in this context. University courses completed abroad that are not recognized as such in Germany (e.g. physiotherapy) are considered as an academic degree in this context. For participants with a single parent, this regulation only applies to the single parent. Eligible participants will receive a top-up amount to the Erasmus+ grant with an amount of 250 EUR per month. To receive the top-up: Submit a declaration signed by your parents that they have not acquired an academic degree.

3. Social top-up for working students
Participants who have been employed for at least 6 months before the start of their studies abroad and who are unable to continue their employment during their stay abroad are entitled to apply for this top-up. The employment must have been subject to social insurance contributions and the monthly net income must be between 450 and 850 Euro (sum of all monthly incoming). Students who are self-employed and/or studying in a dual/part-time programme are not eligible. Eligible participants will receive a top-up amount to the Erasmus+ grant with an amount of 250 EUR per month. To receive the top-up: Submit a proof of employment, e.g. employment contract, payslips, employer's certificate.

4. Social top-up for students with accompanying child(ren)
Participants who will be accompanied by their child/children can apply. This also applies to couples. However, double funding of a child is excluded. Eligible participants will receive a top-up amount to the Erasmus+ grant with an amount of 250 EUR per month. To receive the top-up: Submit a proof of parenthood (e.g. birth certificate, parental allowances) and travel documents for the child(ren)

5. Social Top-Up for students with a disability or a chronic illness that will cause extra costs
Participants with a min Grad der Behinderung (GdB) of 20 or a chronic illness that will cause extra costs while studying abroad can apply. Eligible participants will receive a top-up amount to the Erasmus+ grant with an amount of 250 EUR per month. To receive the top-up: Submit a proof of disability (Behindertenausweis) or a medical statement confirming that there is an additional financial need abroad due to the chronic illness.

Participants with special needs can obtain information on the support measures provided by the universities on the website inclusivemobility.eu

For further information on the financial top-ups, please refer to the website of the DAAD

An existing inter-insitutional agreement between TH Lübeck and the host university is a prerequisite for an Erasmus+ student mobility for studies. Both universities must be a holder of a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) (PDF). In case of student mobility for traineeships, an EU traineeship agreement has to be signed by TH Lübeck, the host institution and the student. EU institutions and other EU bodies including specialised agencies are not eligible as receiving organisations for student mobility for traineeships.

Eligable are all students enrolled at TH Lübeck in studies leading to a recognised degree. Student mobility for studies is possible from the 3rd semester on. Traineeships abroad can be started in the first year of studies and even after graduation. Recent graduates must be selected by TH Lübeck during their last year of study, and must carry out and complete their traineeship abroad within one year of obtaining their graduation.

Duration of the activity:

• Student mobilty for studies: 2 to 12 months
• Student mobility for traineeship: 2 to 12 months
• The same student may participate in mobility periods totalling up to 12 months of physical mobility maximum per each cycle of study, independently of the number and type of mobility activities.

After an Erasmus+ funded stay abroad, the grant holder are requested to submit a final report which will be made available for other students in the Lernraum

To apply for an Erasmus+ funded student mobility, the student has to take these 3 steps:

Student Mobility for Studies

1. Select a partner university

2. Apply for an exchange place with the International Office, Deadline: 15 January and 1 September

Important: Late application can be accepted as long as funds are available and the deadlines at the respective partner university can still be met. Further information is available in the Lernraum.

Supporting documents

• Application form
• Letter of Motivation
• Transcript of Records
• Enrollment certificate
• Declaration of Honour for Social and/ or Green Travel Top-Up, if applicable

3. Selection and Nomination

The International Office ranks all received applications according to the following selection criteria: Academic performance, motivation and language skills. The departments will be consulted if necessary. According to the ranking list, the students are selected for the available exchange places at the partner universites. The International Office informs the student about the decision and nominates the student at the partner university. The selection for placement at the partner university includes the selection for the Erasmus+ individual support grant.

4. Application at the partner university

After the nomination, the student has to submit the application documents at the partner university. Information is available from the partner university and the International Office.

Student Mobility for Traineeship

1. Apply for a Traineeship

2. Apply for Erasmus+ funding at the International Office, Deadline: 1 month before the start of the traineeship

Supporting documents:

    Application form
    Letter of Motivation
    Transcript of Records
    Enrollment certificate
    Declaration of Honour for Social and/ or Green Travel Top-Up, if applicable
    Proof of sufficient health, liability and accident insurance
    Learning Agreement signed by the student, receiving organization and responsible person at TH Lübeck

3. Selection

The International Office processes the application and grants the Erasmus+ individual support taking into account the available funds.

A list of former receiving organisations and reports by TH Lübeck students are available in the Lernraum.

To apply for an Erasmus+ funded student mobility, the student has to take these 3 steps:

Student Mobility for Studies

1. Select a partner university

2. Apply for an exchange place with the International Office, Deadline: 15 January and 1 September

Important: Late application can be accepted as long as funds are available and the deadlines at the respective partner university can still be met. Further information is available in the Lernraum.

Supporting documents:

• Application form
• Letter of Motivation
• Transcript of Records
• Enrollment certificate
• Declaration of Honour for Social and/ or Green Travel Top-Up, if applicable

3. Selection and Nomination
The International Office ranks all received applications according to the following selection criteria: Academic performance, motivation and language skills. The departments will be consulted if necessary. According to the ranking list, the students are selected for the available exchange places at the partner universites. The International Office informs the student about the decision and nominates the student at the partner university. The selection for placement at the partner university includes the selection for the Erasmus+ individual support grant.

4. Application at the partner university
After the nomination, the student has to submit the application documents at the partner university. Information is available from the partner university and the International Office.

Student Mobility for Traineeship

1. Apply for a Traineeship

2. Apply for Erasmus+ funding at the International Office, Deadline: 1 month before the start of the traineeship

Supporting documents:

• Application form
• Letter of Motivation
• Transcript of Records
• Enrollment certificate
• Declaration of Honour for Social and/ or Green Travel Top-Up, if applicable
• Proof of sufficient health, liability and accident insurance
• Learning Agreement signed by the student, receiving organization and responsible person at TH Lübeck

3. Selection

The International Office processes the application and grants the Erasmus+ individual support taking into account the available funds.

A list of former receiving organisations and reports by TH Lübeck students are available in the Lernraum.