The Erasmus+ grant only covers the higher living costs in the host country, and the grant rates vary by country. Erasmus+ grant consist of a basic grant from EU funds and a monthly national grant. There are additional top-ups for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, as well as for students with children and Green Travel. For details, please click on the link below.

Rates for 2023/24


You will receive 70% of the grant prior to departure, and 30% after submitting all your papers and online reports upon your return.

Furthermore, due to budget reasons, there is a maximum funding period of 6 months for regular traineeships. Longer stays are possible as partial zero-grant mobility (= Erasmus status & tuition fee waiver remain valid) and with other funding. Extensions are not possible at the moment.

Additional grants

For additional grants, please see:

  • Some federal states (Bundesländer) provide grants, further details can be found on the website of the Landesregierung.
  • Cultural institutes and embassies also sometimes give scholarships to students.
  • www.grants.at
  • IMPORTANT: An Erasmus grant must not be combined with another study abroad grant directly financed by the BMBWF or another federal unit; also, it must not be combined with other EU grants (e.g. Joint Master degree grant).

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