Erasmus

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Erasmus

• Opportunities to study and work abroad in the EU

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Erasmus Programme

• The Erasmus scheme, funded by the European
  Commission, was introduced in 1987 to promote
  student mobility within the EU.
• Erasmus offers EU students an opportunity to
  study and/or work (min 3 months, max 12 months)
  in another EU country.
• Erasmus students can receive a grant to
  contribute to the extra costs of studying/working
  abroad.

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Erasmus Grants

• Erasmus grant allocations are made based on
  destination country, type of mobility, number of
  months abroad and funding available.
• Erasmus grants are paid in 2 parts first payment
  near the beginning and second payment available
  during Sem 2.

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Erasmus Grants

• Erasmus grants are paid directly into student
  bank accounts via BACS.
• Grants are usually paid in sterling.
• The initial grant amounts for 2009/2010 will be
  based on 225 EUR per month, for the number of
  months abroad.

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Erasmus Grants - Examples

• A student studying and/or working in another
  Erasmus participating country for 10 months,
  would receive an initial grant of 2250 EUR
  (approx 2,070), calculated as follows
• 225 EUR x 10 months 2250 EUR
• Second grant allocations not usually available
  till mid- Semester 2

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Erasmus Grants - Examples

• Below are some examples of grant funding based on
  2008/2009 amounts
• A student studying in France, Germany or Spain
  for 10 months received an initial grant for the
  equivalent of 2450 EURO (1,948.06 based on
  exchange rate of 1.25766).
• (245 x 10 months)

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Erasmus Grants Examples

• A student on work placement for 10 months in most
  participating countries received an initial grant
  for the equivalent of 2500 EURO (1,987.81 based
  on exchange rate of 1.25766)
• This is calculated 250 x 10 months.
• Second grant for both study and work abroad for
  2008/2009 is based on 140/month.

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Erasmus Grant Paperwork

• No formal application as such (Erasmus students
  notified to RREA via School/Divisional offices).
• RREA sends information pack to student home
  address and/or via e-mail.
• Info pack includes cover letter introducing
  Erasmus and instructions bank details form
  student mobility agreement (study and/or work
  incorporating a learning/training agreement)
  certificate of attendance Erasmus report form.

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Erasmus Grant Paperwork

• Learning Agreements all students studying abroad
  need to have a learning agreement signed by them,
  the home and host institution.
• Training Agreements for students on work
  placement abroad a training agreement has to be
  signed by the student, home institution and work
  placement provider.

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Erasmus additional information

• Currently, students abroad as Erasmus for the
  whole academic year will have their tuition fees
  waived.
• Should students return before completing a
  minimum of 3 months, the whole Erasmus grant will
  have to be repaid.
• If a student returns earlier than planned, but
  after the min 3 months has been achieved, the
  amount to be repaid will be worked out pro-rata.

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Erasmus additional information

• Application forms for partner universities check
  out the partner website. Most partners now have
  a standard application form/procedure.
• Accommodation again, check out partner website
  for details.
• Insurance whilst for health purposes most things
  are covered by the EHIC (European Health
  Insurance Card), its recommended that students
  take out their own insurance which will cover,
  for instance, additional medical/health items,
  personal possessions and personal/legal liability.

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Erasmus useful websites

• UK Erasmus National Agency
• http//www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus
• UK Erasmus Student Committee
• http//www.ukerasmus.com
• Erasmus Student Network
• http//www.esn.org
• European Health Insurance Card
• http//www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Healthadvicefor
  travellers/index.htm

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Erasmus useful websites

• Endsleigh - http//www.endsleigh.co.uk
• (Endsleigh is an example of an insurance company
  which offers a specific study/work abroad policy.
  You may also want to check other companies or
  parents insurance policies).
• Go Live It http//www.goliveit.net
• (Can provide help in finding accommodation in
  France, Germany, Italy and Spain, although a fee
  is involved).
• Northumbrias Erasmus website
• http//www.northumbria.ac.uk/erasmus

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Erasmus

• Central Erasmus University contact
• Val Hunter
• Research, Regional and European Affairs
• 21/22 Ellison Place
• Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
• Tel [phone], Fax [phone]
• E-mail val.hunter_at_northumbria.ac.uk