ERASMUS+ legal program framework
Erasmus+ is the EU program for promoting education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. The program's priorities for 2021–2027 are social inclusion, green and digital transition, and promoting young people's participation in democratic life. Mobility within the framework of Erasmus+ has a positive impact on educational, social, personal, and professional development, as it improves knowledge, skills, and attitudes, increases employability, contributes to confidence building and independence, stimulates curiosity and innovation, promotes understanding of other people, and creates a sense of belonging to Europe.
Below you can find further useful information and the legal basis for the Erasmus program.
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In order to participate in the Erasmus+ program, a university must have a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and commit to the Erasmus Policy Statement.
By accepting the Erasmus exchange place assigned to them, students at the University of Bayreuth undertake to comply with the provisions of the Erasmus Student Charter. - Safe planning for your stay abroadHide
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When planning a semester abroad at partner universities, please observe the country-specific travel and safety information provided by the German Foreign Office.
If you wish to cancel your stay abroad completely, please inform your student coordinator at the UBT International Office and the host institution immediately. - Online language supportHide
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Promoting language skills and language acquisition is another important goal of Erasmus+. Erasmus+ supports mobile students in acquiring and improving their working and/or national language skills. The Online Language Support (OLS) system includes both a language test (before and after mobility) and a language course.
Please contact the EU Academy for more information. Please note that the OLS test is not a valid language certificate.
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Equal opportunities are a central concern of the Erasmus+ program. Since 1999, the National Agency has been promoting the mobility of participants with fewer opportunities. In order to enable more people with fewer opportunities to participate in the program in the future, the National Agency for Erasmus+ Higher Education Cooperation at the DAAD (NA DAAD) has not only increased scholarship rates for students, but also expanded the target groups for receiving additional financial support and simplified the conditions for access.
Here you can find out about the funding opportunities available to the target group in question.
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In line with the European Green Deal, the program will lead by example by encouraging participants to use lower-carbon modes of transport as an alternative to flying. Erasmus funding will also be used to build knowledge and understanding of sustainability and climate action, so that Europeans can acquire the world-leading skills needed to create sustainable societies, lifestyles, and economies.
Find out more about funding opportunities for green travel here.