Erasmus+ exchange programme
Would you like to gain international experience during your studies? Erasmus+ offers you, as a student at KI, the opportunity to study for a period at a partner university in Europe during your education.
What is Erasmus+?
ERASMUS+ is an EU programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport for 2021-2027. Erasmus+ is the EU's flagship education and training programme for universities around Europe. For you as a KI student, this means that you can either:
- undertake exchange studies at one of our partner universities in Europe, which will be credited towards your degree, or
- complete a traineeship in Europe to collect data for your thesis or gain work experience.
Karolinska Institutet's Erasmus code: S STOCKHO03
Erasmus 2021-2027
KI has been granted "Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027". The charter is a prerequisite for being able to participate in all the activities included in the Erasmus programme, such as teacher and student exchange, Erasmus+ strategic partnerships and the European University Alliance in which KI is a member, NeurotechEU. With the charter, we commit ourselves to following Erasmus' basic principles, which aim, among other things, at increased inclusion, non-discrimination, openness, sustainability and civic engagement.
In connection with the application, KI has a new "Erasmus Policy Statement 2021-2027". This policy describes, among other things, how KI's participation in the Erasmus program is seen as part of meeting the goals in Strategy 2030 through the activities in which we plan to take part.
What are the requirements to apply?
To apply for exchange studies at one of our partner universities, there must be an exchange agreement between KI and the host institution.
To participate in Erasmus+, you must:
- be a registered student at KI
- have completed at least one year of university studies before departure (specific rules may apply to your study program)
- be able to stay for at least 60 consecutive days (the minimum length for exchange studies within Erasmus+ if the receiving university can offer a 60-day exchange). The minimum period is always 60 consecutive days.
In the Erasmus Student Charter, you can read about your rights and obligations as an Erasmus student.
Language Support
All students participating in the Erasmus+ exchange programme must take a mandatory online language test before departure and another after completing the exchange. If you wish to improve your language skills, you will have the opportunity to participate in a voluntary online language course. You will receive a link to the language test at the email address you provided in the scholarship form.
Erasmus+ stipend
Students participating in Erasmus+ receive a stipend, to help cover travel and subsistence costs in connection with their study period abroad. The stipend differs depending on the country that you will be travelling to.
80% of the stipend will be transferred before the exchange/traineeship starts. The remaining 20% will be transferred when the exchange travel report has been approved of and the "Certificate of attendance" has been handed in. Contact Kelly Grahn if you have questions regarding your stipend levels.
For more information regarding exchange studies, traineeships and stipend levels to the UK within Erasmus+, please contact Kelly Grahn.
You can receive a scholarship for up to 12 months per education level (bachelor and master) for studies and internships within Erasmus+ (for students on programmes such as the doctoral programmes, the study programme in medicine, speach and pathology, psychology and dentistry, a maximum of 24 months applies). You apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship on a special form, which you then submit to your International Coordinator before departure. The minimum amount of days you have to be abroad is 60 consecutive days.
Please note that the stipend rates and the exchange rates may be subject to change and may differ in different Erasmus+ application rounds.
Stipend levels 2024-2025 (until 250731)
| Studies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | € month | € day | |
| Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg | 560 | 18.7 | |
| Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Czechia, Germany, Hungary | 510 | 17 | |
| Traineeships | |||
| Country | € month | € day | |
| Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg | 710 | 23.7 | |
| Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Czechia, Germany, Hungary | 660 | 22 | |
| Short mobilities | 79 per day |
Stipend levels from 250801
| Travel distances | Green travel - Amount Euro | Non-green travel - Amount Euro |
|---|---|---|
| 10 -99 km | 56 | 28 EUR |
| 100 - 499 km | 285 | 211 |
| 500 -1999 km | 417 | 309 |
| 2000 - 2999 km: | 535 | 395 |
| 3000 3999 km | 785 | 580 |
| 4000 - 7999 km | 1188 | 1188 |
| 8000 km- | 1735 | 1735 |
| Stipend levels | ||
| Country | Month | Day |
| Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway | 560 | 18,7 |
| Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain. Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Türkiye | 510 | 17 |
| Traineeships | +150 | |
| If you are concucting a traineeship you will get an extra 150 Euro per month |
Study in Switzerland
Switzerland is not part of Erasmus+, but you can still conduct exchange studies at Swiss partner universities. Instead of an Erasmus+ scholarship, you will receive a scholarship from the host university through the Swiss-European Mobility Program (SEMP).
Through Erasmus+, you as a parent can get the opportunity for extra financial support if you take your children on the exchange. Contact your International Coordinator for more information.
Extra inclusion support
From autumn semester 2022, extra support (currently 250 Euro per month, subject to change) can be awarded to all students in the following two groups:
- Students with permanent or long-term disabilities, including disabilities caused by physical or mental illness. This must be certified by the coordinator for students with disabilities or from the municipality that currently provides support.
- Students with children, regardless of whether the child accompanies the parent during mobility or not. This must be certified by the Swedish Tax Agency (“familjebevis”).
Starting the autumn semester 2025:
- Students with protection status in Sweden may also be granted extra inclusion support. This includes students with previous or ongoing refugee status according to the Refugee Convention or as persons in need of subsidiary protection according to national regulations. It may also include those who have or have had a residence permit as persons in need of protection according to previous regulations. Other residence permits are not included. Criteria and certificates: Previous or current protection status is confirmed with a decision from the Swedish Migration Board.
In addition, you can receive inclusion support for actual extra costs incurred by the exchange, if these costs are not covered by the extra inclusion support. Contact your International Coordinator if this is the case.
Travel grants from autumn semester 2025
From autumn semester 2025 all Erasmus´+ participant will receive a travel grant, therefore the extra 2000 SEK are no longer applicable. See the distance calculator for applicable amounts.
Extra support for Green travel (2024-2025)
If you are going on an Erasmus exchange during the academic year 2024/2025 and travel by train or bus (“Green travel”) to and/or from your Erasmus destination, you can apply for an extra travel allowance of SEK 2 000 (if the trip costs less than SEK 2 000, you will be reimbursed for the exact amount).
The allowance can, for example, be used to pay part of an Interrail ticket. Up to four travel days can also be added to your regular scholarship days for studies or traineeship and reimbursed in the same way.
You apply by ticking the box "Green travel" (Erasmus) when you fill in your stipend form. The allowance is paid together with your first installment of the Erasmus stipend. After the exchange, you must send in a copy of the receipt and train/bus ticket. If you fail to do so, you must pay back the extra travel allowance.
Keep in mind that the insurance you receive via KI / Kammarkollegiet applies to the fastest possible route to your final destination, so you may not stop along the way for sightseeing or vacation. If you do so, you should complement the KI insurance with your own private travel insurance.
Certificate of Attendance
As your exchange period comes to an end, it is important to have the "Certificate of Attendance" form completed by your host university. This form confirms that you have been an exchange student for a specific period. The number of days on the form must be at least 60 days! The form is then sent directly to the International Office at KI. You can find the form below.