Student mobility for studies

The Erasmus+ study exchange programme offers VILNIUS TECH students the opportunity to study at another partner higher education institution and fosters academic growth, independence, and intercultural understanding, enabling students to broaden their horizons and enhance their future career prospects.

Erasmus+ Studies in EU

Erasmus+ Studies in EU
Erasmus+ Studies in NON-EU

Erasmus+ Studies in EU

Erasmus+ Studies in NON-EU

All VILNIUS TECH students, except first-year students, can participate in the programme. Students has the opportunity to spend at least two months studying at another European higher education institution during the autumn or spring semester.

The total mobility period cannot exceed 12 months per study cycle (or 24 months for integrated study programmes).

Important dates

Main selection for autumn/spring semester: January–February
Additional selection for spring semester: August–September

Choose a partner university that aligns with study programme.

Discuss the selected courses with the faculty Erasmus+ coordinator.

Submit an application via the Mobility Online system.

Confirm the Acceptance Letter once received.

Sign the Learning Agreement before departure.

Check the fixed travel cost details

Travel distance	Green travel – amount	Non-green travel – amount
10–99 km	€56 per participant	€28 per participant
100–499 km	€285 per participant	€211 per participant
500–1 999 km	€417 per participant	€309 per participant
2 000–2 999 km	€535 per participant	€395 per participant
3 000–3 999 km	€785 per participant	€580 per participant
4 000–7 999 km	€1 188 per participant	€1 188 per participant
8 000 km or more	€1 735 per participant	€1 735 per participant

Notice

Travel distance means the distance between the place of origin (the place where the institution is located and the place of activity), and "amount" means the funds allocated to cover the costs of travel to and from the place of activity. Check the distance here.
Green travel this is a trip that uses low-emission vehicles, such as buses, trains, or trips with fellow travellers using the same vehicle.

Check scholarship

Erasmus+ scholarship

Group 1: Ireland, Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Faroe Islands, Switzerland, UK €674 per month
Group 2: Austria, Belgium, Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, France, Germany €674 per month
Group 3: Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Czechia, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Türkiye, Hungary, Serbia €606 per month

The scholarship partially covers travel, insurance, and visa costs, so it is recommended to have an additional source of funding to cover living expenses in the host country. The scholarship is paid in two instalments: 80% (upon submission of all documents before departure) and 20% (upon submission of all necessary documents after Erasmus+ studies). During Erasmus+ studies, the payment of other types of scholarships and/or loans is not interrupted.

Find out about additional financial support options

1. Additional financial support may be available for disadvantaged individuals who belong to the vulnerable groups in the community may be eligible for additional financial support.

More information

Additional support is added to the mobility grant and is calculated based on fixed amounts:

for long-term mobility €250 per month
for short-term mobility of 5–14 days €100
for short-term mobility of 15–30 days €150

2. Additional financial support for green travel

Students who choose green travel options—such as train, bus, or carpooling—may incur higher travel costs compared to air travel, depending on the distance. To encourage sustainable mobility, additional financial support is available for those opting for eco-friendly transportation.

3. Individual grant based on actual costs spend

Support for special needs may be granted to students who have already been awarded an Erasmus+ mobility grant to cover the following expenses:

Measures and/or services, depending on special needs, the nature of the illness/disability. The need for these expenses must be justified by medical documents, i.e., the need for the aids and/or services for which you are requesting additional support must be confirmed by a medical document issued by a doctor. It should be noted that the latter document must clearly indicate what specific services you will need during your studies or internship abroad, and how many of them. Support will be provided to cover the actual costs incurred.
To cover the living and travel costs of an accompanying person, if justified.

For an individual grant based on actual expenses incurred, you should contact the Educational Exchange Support Fund by e-mail at: HEKA1papildomadotacija@smpf.lt.

Sign the financial agreement covering the scholarship and travel expenses.

Submit a request to the Rector for Erasmus+ mobility.

Arrange travel, visa and insurance documents.

Study according to the approved Learning Agreement.

Possible changes

To extend your semester, consult your faculty Erasmus+ coordinator and the International Relations Office.

Submit documents via Mobility Online

All VILNIUS TECH students, except first-year students, are eligible to participate. Students has the opportunity to study at a partner university outside the European Union during the autumn or spring semester for a period of at least two months.