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Erasmus+
Erasmus+
Welcome to the Erasmus+ info page of Constructor University
What is Erasmus+?
“ERASMUS+” – the EuRopean Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students – is a project for the enhancement of academic exchange within the European Union (EU). “ERASMUS+” fosters the exchange of students of all degree cycles, faculty, and staff. The 27 EU member states as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Turkey (the United Kingdom and Switzerland are expected to join starting 2027) are part of the “ERASMUS+” program.
You can find more information on the website of the European Commission: Erasmus Plus Programme
General Information
The current generation of the Erasmus+ program began in 2021 it runs through the end of 2027. This program generation combines a high degree of continuity with programatic innovations. While many of the familiar funding lines will be retained, new funding lines have been added and the program structure adapted. At the same time, the EU Commission has set Digitalisation, Green Erasmus, Social Inclusion, and Civic Engagement as new priorities for this program generation. The European Commission has awarded Constructor University with the Erasmus University Charta for the duration of the program (2021-2027) in accordance with its European Policy Statement. Constructor University's Erasmus+ institutional code is D BREMEN09.
European Policy statement
Erasmus Charter for higher education 2021-2027
Students, Faculty and Staff
All undergraduate students and employees at Constructor University are eligible to apply to take part in the ERASMUS+ Programming. Erasmus+ supports the international learning mobility of individuals within the framework of Key Action 1 (KA 1). Mobility grants can be used for study, research, training, and teaching purposes (incoming and outgoing) and are aimed at students (bachelor's), teachers, and academic and non-academic university staff. Online students are not eligible at this time.
At Constructor University, we have 2 main ERASMUS+ Projects KA 131 and KA 171.
ERASMUS KA 131
ERASMUS KA 131 is the classic individual mobility program that focuses primarily on the sending of staff, faculty and undergraduate students on mobilities within the ERASMUS Partnership Countries. Students can participate in internships or academic mobilities for either a semester or for Short Term Blended Intensive Programs BIPS for ECTS.
In addition to traditional mobility between universities in program countries, KA 171 or the International Credit Mobility Program (until 2020: KA 107) offers the possibility of mobility with non-European partner universities since 2015. The Erasmus KA 171 is for specific individual staff, faculty and student mobilities outside of the EU.
The mobility directions and levels specifically eligible for funding depends on the partner country and is determined by the European Commission. Restrictions in KA 171 particularly affect mobility for students.
Erasmus+ KA171
Erasmus+ KA171 program supports European universities to establish mobility agreements with partners worldwide to send and host faculty staff and students. Students can study abroad and receive an Erasmus+ scholarship for living expenses and travel costs. Staff can teach abroad and/or undergo training and receive an Erasmus+ scholarship. The aim is to support students and staff in acquiring key competencies and skills and improving their employability.
CU KA 171 Project 2025
Constructor University has successfully applied for funding under the 2025 program with its international partners. The project runs from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2028.
University of Jordan, Jordan
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS) incoming only
- Faculty Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Job shadowing or training
Computer Science and Engineering technology
The American University in Cairo, Egypt
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS) incoming only
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Job shadowing or training
Chemistry but open campus wide
Universite Al Akhawayn D’Ifrane, Morocco
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS)
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Job shadowing or training
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
Robotics and International Relations
International University Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS)Incoming only
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
Computer Science and International Relations
The American College of Kosova, Kosovo
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS) incoming only
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
Computer Science, Business Administration and Pyschology
The University of Prishtina, Kosovo
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS) incoming only
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
Environmental Science, Computer Science and Renewable Energy
Aleksander Moisiu University of Durrës, Albania
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Ingoing and Outgoing Student Mobility (SMS)
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
Business Administration, Computer Science and Logistics Management
Internacionali Univerzitet U Sarajevu, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Ingoing and Outgoing Student Mobility (SMS)
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
International Relations: Politics and History, Media and Communicatoin Studies, Industrial Engineering and Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Society Media and Politics Minor
Universiteit I Tiranes, Albania
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS)
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
Computer Science, Data Science, International Relations: Politics and History, Global Economics and Management
University of Rwanda, Rwanda
Under this cooperation, the following mobility activities can be supported:
- Student Mobility (SMS)
- Staff Mobility for Teaching Purposes (STA)
- Staff Mobility for Training (STT)
The specific type of mobility, eligible mobility directions, and the amount of funding depend on the partner country and are determined by the European Commission.
Project 2025
Student Mobility:
- Incoming Students: 900 EUR/month (plus top-up for fewer opportunities (if applicable) 250 EUR/month)
- Outgoing Students (regardless of destination country): 700 EUR/month (plus top-up for fewer opportunities (if applicable) 250 EUR/month)
- Blended short-term Mobilities: 79 EUR/day for 5-14 days, 56 EUR/day for 15-30 days
Staff Mobility:
- Incoming Staff: 190 EUR/day (the rate is reduced to 133 EUR/day from the 15th funding day)
- Outgoing Staff: 190 EUR/day (the rate is reduced to 133 EUR/day from the 15th funding day)
Travel Lump Sum
Both students and staff (incoming and outgoing) receive a travel lump sum, which varies according to the distance to the destination country.
Travel distance | Travel allowance | Travel allowance Green Travel |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 99km | 28 € | 56 € |
| 100 - 499 km | 211€ | 285 € |
| 500 - 1.99 km | 309 € | 417 € |
| 2.000 - 2.999 km | 395 € | 535 € |
| 3.000 - 3.999 km | 580 € | 785 € |
| 4.000 - 7.999 km | 1.188 € | 1.188 € |
| ab 8.000 km | 1.735 € | 1.735 € |
Reimbursement requests for exceptional costs for expensive travel
If the travel allowance according to the distance category does not cover at least 70% of the real travel costs for sustainable travel, participants can be reimbursed 80% of the real costs for sustainable travel.
The application must be justified by the applicant and approved by the national agency.
Application information
Undergraduate students who would like to apply to either “ERASMUS KA 131” or ‘Erasmus+ 171’ programs for a study abroad: application deadline is December 1st.
For Student Mobilities (SMS), Please check our outgoing guidebook for details on application steps, deadlines, funding rates, and regulations.
Student Internships (SMP) information on ERASMUS funding is available on our online career portal JobTeaser. Calls for internships are made on March 1st every year for internship applications.
Mobilities for Faculty (STA)
- Professors and lecturers that have a contractual relationship to the university
- Lecturers / contract teachers
- Emeritus professors and retired lecturers, as long as they are still teaching
- Research assistants
- Staff from enterprises (incoming)
Mobility for Technical and Administrative Staff (STT)
- Training
- Job Shadowing
- Participation in workshops and seminars
- Participation in language courses
Staff and Faculty Mobilty
Within the framework of “ERASMUS+ KA 131 and KA 171”, Constructor University’s faculty members and lecturers are eligible to apply to get support in short-term teaching projects at partner institutions.
Both programs also support Constructor University’s staff members in pursuing self-organized trainings at European higher education institutions or in European business enterprises working in the field of lifelong learning and at the partner institutions of the KA 171 grant. The program supports especially the administrative and technical personnel. “ERASMUS+ KA 131 and 171” programs for faculty, students, and staff run by Constructor International Office are based on subject-specific agreements between Constructor University and its Erasmus partner universities. Free applications without connection to these agreements are not possible.
Constructor University offers two Erasmus+ funding lines*:
Program | Region | Example Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| KA131 – Erasmus+ Europe | EU Program Countries | Spain, Italy, Ireland, Sweden, Poland, etc. |
| KA171 – Erasmus+ Global | Non-EU Partner Countries | Western Balkans, Middle East, Asia, Africa, etc. |
*Both projects are only available in years where funding has been awarded.
- KA131 (Europe): 2-5 days of training, plus up to 2 additional travel days.
- KA171 (Global)*: typically, 5-10 days depending on the partner institution and project framework.
*Exact duration for KA171 mobilities may vary by region and partner agreement.
Erasmus+ staff mobility grants consist of two main components: a daily subsistence grant and a travel grant. The total amount depends on your destination and travel distance.
- Daily Grant: calculated based on the country group of the host institution
KA131 – Europe: €126 – €162 (depending on host country)
KA171 – Global: €140 – €180 (region-based) - Travel Grant: based on distance (23-1500 EUR) with an additional top-up for green travel (train, bus, shared car), provided that travel is documented.
KA131 – Europe: €180 – €820
KA171 – Global: €275 – €1500 - Inclusion Support: Participants with physical, mental, or health-related needs can receive additional financial support.
This may cover extra costs such as adapted accommodation, medical-related expenses, assistance services or special travel arrangements required to participate in the mobility.
More information
Grant payments are made in two installments: 80% before the mobility and 20% after all required documentation has been submitted and approved.
Exact amounts depend on the specific call year. Please refer to the official Erasmus+ pages for current rates:
Constructor University launches two calls per year:
| Call | Application Window | Results | Mobility Period |
| Spring Call | Late Apr – Mid Jun | June | Until June of the following year |
| Winter Call | Late Nov – Mid Jan | January | Until June of the same academic year |
- Calls are published on the CU Erasmus+ website (current page) and announced via Corporate Communications.
- KA131 & KA171 may be included in the same call or separately depending on funding.
- KA171 call lists include eligible partner countries & partner universities.
- All teaching staff employed by Constructor University are eligible to apply.
- Staff must be actively employed both at the time of application and during the mobility.
- Employees of Constructor Group who are not directly employed by CU are not eligible.
| Criteria | Points | Details |
| Previous Participation | +20 (first-time applicants) | Applicants who have never benefited from Erasmus+ mobility receive priority. |
| Withdrawal from Program | -10 | Deducted for each withdrawal from a previous call without a valid reason. |
| Multiple Applications (Same Call) | -10 | If applying for both Training and Teaching in the same round, 10 points will be deducted from the lower-priority application. |
| Years of Service at CU | 0–4 years: +1 5–10 years: +2 11–20 years: +4 21–30 years: +6 | Based on verified HR records. |
| Green Travel Benefit | +10 | If the participant commits to using eco-friendly travel methods (e.g., train, bus, or carpooling instead of flights). |
| Erasmus+ Inclusion support needed (physical, mental or health-related special status) | +15 | Documented proof is required. |
| Acceptance Letter | +5 | If provided within the application period. |
| Relevance to Current Role | +10 | Full points are awarded if mobility is directly aligned with the staff member’s current responsibilities and contributes to their professional development. |
Selections are made by the International Office based on transparency and equal opportunity rules.
Learn more about the opportunities for additional funding for Social Inclusion
Social participation, diversity, and sustainability are guiding themes of the Erasmus+ program generation 2021 – 2027. With a variety of measures at different levels, the program aims to make a significant contribution to more equal opportunities in all areas of education. Constructor University shares these goals and encourages all our students and staff to participate fully in the Erasmus+ programming and encourage all that qualify to access this additional support. We believe that every student or staff member that would like to participate in a mobility or experience abroad should be able to do so.
Learn more about the target groups eligible to apply
Regardless of the program country, so-called "Social Top up", of up to € 250.00 per funded month can be awarded. All Social Top ups can be combined with the Top up for green mobility.
An initial query is made during the application process for a study or internship. Students must submit their Declaration of Honor when applying for their study or internship abroad. Binding applications can then be submitted online within the communicated deadline. Late applications cannot be considered.
Students with disabilities and students planning to study abroad with child/ren may alternatively apply for a "Realkostenantrag" or the actual costs incurred.
Anyone interested should reach out to the International Office at international@constructor.university and see our Declaration of Honor.
For further information please see below or visit the Erasmus+ website.
Erasmus+ Participants with disabilities, all applicants must complete the Declaration of Honor with their application. Staff or Faculty who meet the additional funding requirements are also encouraged to apply.
| Barrier Category | Criterion/Threshold | Required Documentation |
| 1. Economic Barriers | Working Students (Top Up) Criteria/Threshold: Outgoing Students Students must work continuously for 6-month period that ends within 2 months of mobility start date and earn on average 450 – 850 Euro/mo. Can not be self-employed and cannot work even remotely while abroad. See criteria catalog for full list | Documentation: For Outgoing and Incoming Students Declaration of Honor And documentation of the employment: Outgoing One of the following: payslips, tax statements, or work contracts. |
| 2. Social Barriers (First-Generation Students) | Outgoing and Incoming Threshold: Students whose parents/guardians have not completed any higher education (Bachelor's or equivalent). | Accepted Documents: Declaration of Honor AND Informal written statements regarding the parents’ educational background. The statement can be written by student or parents but must be in English. |
| 3. Social Barrier (Students with child(ern)) | Outgoing and Incoming Threshold: student qualifies if at least one child accompanies the student for the entire duration of the stay abroad; top up is funded once per funded person regardless of how many children accompany them. It must be their child (adopted, foster, or biological). | Outgoing Declaration of Honor, birth certificate, and child’s travel documents. |
| 4. Health-Related Conditions | Students with Chronic physical or psychological Illness and this condition results in additional financial cost staff can receive top up. Outgoing German Federal Ministry of Health definition of severe chronic illness, which describes a person as severely chronically ill if: 1. They can prove at least one doctor’s visit per quarter over one year for the same condition, and 2. They fulfil at least one of the following: - care level (Pflegegrad) 3, 4, or 5, or - degree of disability (GdB) or reduced earning capacity of at least 60%, or - require continuous medical treatment without which a life-threatening deterioration, reduced life expectancy, or permanent impairment of quality of life is expected. Examples include: diabetes mellitus, asthma, COPD, coronary heart disease. | Accepted Documents: Declaration of honor AND Medical certificate confirming that the chronic illness results in additional financial needs diagnosis and cost amounts do not need to be listed. |
| 5. Disability | Students or staff with disability can receive top ups or real cost if they - have a degree of disability (GdB) of 20 or higher, or - have a documented disability that causes additional financial needs. | Accepted Documents: Declaration of Honor AND one of the following that confirms the eligibility: - medical certificate confirming financial additional needs (no diagnosis or cost amounts required); - certificate from regional social authority; - disability ID card. |
General Information
The top-up amount for students with fewer opportunities:
- can be paid to all eligible participants who were selected for mobility via the regular selection procedure,
- can be combined with the top-up amounts for traineeships and the “green travel” top-up.
If a participant fulfils more than one target-group criterion (e.g., first-generation academic and employed student), only one top-up may be paid; evidence is required for only one criterion.
Type of Funding
- Long-term mobility: €250 per month
- Short-term mobility:
- 5–14 days: €100 one-off
- 15–30 days: €150 one-off
General Notes
- Applications are submitted to the NA DAAD using the official “Real Cost” application form.
- The application must be approved by NA DAAD before the start of the mobility.
- Funding may be provided either:
- through additional inclusion funds, or
- through the higher education institution’s own project funds.
- KA131 International: Inclusion support for participants is not counted towards the 20% budget cap.3
- Important note for the Beneficiary Module:
- Once an amount is entered under Inclusion Support, an additional field appears:
“Inclusion support for participants: description and justification.” - Nothing must be entered in this field.
- Once an amount is entered under Inclusion Support, an additional field appears:
| Type of Barrier | Criteria for Real Costs | Documentation |
| Student or Staff with Child(ren) | Outgoing Eligible participants are those who: - have a biological, adoptive or foster child, and - take the child/ren along for the entire duration of the stay abroad, and - whose child is a minor. Higher education institutions may – while respecting mandatory rules and equal treatment – define reasonable age limits, such as school-age requirements. Funding covers additional costs abroad incurred because of the child/ren during the mobility. Further details can be found in the Real Cost application. Real Costs - Student mobility: typically up to €15,000 per semester per mobility, or up to €30,000 per academic year per mobility. - Staff mobility: typically up to €15,000 per mobility. | Evidence of Eligibility - child’s travel documents. Evidence of Costs - as required in the Real Cost application (receipts, invoices, etc.). |
| Student or Staff with Chronic Illness or Disability | Eligible participants include those: - with a degree of disability (GdB) of 20 or higher, or - with a documented disability causing additional financial needs, or - with a chronic illness (physical or psychological). Real cost funding covers: - additional costs abroad that arise due to the disability or chronic illness; - costs for an accompanying person, if needed (financing rules in Real Cost application) Further details can be found in the Real Cost application. Real Costs - Student mobility: typically up to €15,000 per semester, or €30,000 per academic year. - Staff mobility: typically up to €15,000 per mobility. | Evidence of Eligibility - medical certificate (German or English; translations permitted). Evidence of Costs - as required in the Real Cost application. |
General Notes
- Please note that a Grant Agreement must exist even for a preparatory trip.
- Funding for preparatory trips is provided exclusively through real costs (no unit costs, no top-ups).
Target Group: Participants with a Disability or Chronic Illness
Eligible for funding (outgoing and incoming) are participants who:
- have a degree of disability (GdB) of 20 or higher, or
- have a documented disability that results in additional financial needs, or
- have a chronic illness (physical or psychological).
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Persons – Outgoing and Incoming
The following participants qualify:
- those with a GdB of 20 or higher,
- those with a documented disability resulting in additional financial needs,
- those with a chronic illness (physical or psychological).
Use of Funds – Outgoing and Incoming
Real cost support may be used for:
- exploring local circumstances on-site in preparation for an already approved mobility,
- funding an accompanying person (according to the Real Cost application rules),
- all additional requirements as specified in the Real Cost application.
Evidence
Outgoing – Evidence of Eligibility
Acceptable documents include:
- medical certificate
- certificate from the regional social authority
- disability ID card
- other credible documentation demonstrating impairment, for example:
- confirmation from licensed therapists
Incoming – Evidence of Eligibility
- medical certificate
Evidence of Costs – Outgoing and Incoming
- As specified in the Real Cost application (e.g., invoices, receipts).
Type of Funding
Real Costs: maximum €15,000 per mobility.
Recording Preparatory Trips in the Erasmus+ Project Management and Reporting Tool (Beneficiary Module)
There are two cases:
A. Preparatory Trip and Regular Mobility Take Place
- The preparatory trip is recorded together with the regular mobility.
- The mobility period entered corresponds to the regular mobility period.
- The duration of the preparatory trip must be noted in the comment field.
- Under “Inclusion support”, enter:
- the costs of the preparatory trip, and
- the inclusion support for the regular mobility (if applicable).
B. Only the Preparatory Trip Takes Place (No Subsequent Mobility)
- Record the duration of the preparatory trip as the mobility period.
- Mark the mobility as “Force Majeure.”
- Enter 0 for:
- Individual support
- Travel support
- Under “Inclusion support”, enter the amount of inclusion support for the preparatory trip.
- In the comment field, include:
- “Preparatory trip without subsequent mobility”
- A short justification, e.g.:
- “Local conditions did not meet the required standards.”
Short Physical Mobility Activities for Participants with Fewer Opportunities
Since the 2021 Erasmus+ Call, students (short-cycle / Bachelor / Master) who, for example due to their field of study or due to having fewer opportunities, cannot participate in a regular physical study or traineeship mobility, may instead complete a short physical mobility, combined with a mandatory virtual component (blended short-term mobility).
Funding Conditions for a Blended Short-Term Mobility
- Financial Support (General)
Students and recent graduates receive:- €70 per day for the physical mobility from day 1 to day 14 (€79 per day starting with Call 2023)
- €50 per day from day 15 to day 30 (€56 per day starting with Call 2023)
- Additionally:
- one travel day before the activity;
- one travel day after the activity may be included in the calculation of the financial support.
- Additional Support for Participants with Fewer Opportunities
Students and recent graduates with fewer opportunities receive an additional one-time amount:- €100 for a physical mobility of 5–14 days, or
- €150 for a physical mobility of 15–30 days.
- No Additional Traineeship Top-Up for Blended Short-Term Mobility
A traineeship top-up is not granted for blended short-term traineeships. - Academic Requirements
For a blended short-term mobility for study purposes, at least 3 ECTS credits must be awarded for the entire mobility (physical + virtual components). - Travel Support
Students and graduates with fewer opportunities receive additional travel support for blended short-term mobility.
Incoming Students, Faculty, and Staff
Constructor University hosts on regular basis students, faculty, and staff from universities that are members of the Erasmus higher education network.
All “ERASMUS+ KA 131” programs for incoming students and faculty are based on subject-specific agreements between Constructor University and its Erasmus partner universities. Applications for “ERASMUS+ KA 131” internship at Constructor University are only possible after the approval from respective faculty or head of the appropriate department at Constructor University. Please make sure you first reach out the department with which you would like to work and secure their approval before approaching Constructor International Office with official paperwork.
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Disclaimer: The information above is provided by Constructor University Bremen. The National Agency for Lifelong Learning and the European Commission take no responsibility for the contents.
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