Erasmus+ mobility for studies (SMS)
The ERASMUS+ Program is the largest Education Mobility program in the world, promoted by the European Union and managed in Portugal by the National Agency ERASMUS+ Its main objectives are:
- Better learning performance;
- Greater employability and better career prospects;
- Greater sense of initiative and entrepreneurship; greater self-empowerment and self-esteem;
- Better foreign language skills and digital skills;
- Greater awareness of interculturality; more active participation in society;
- Greater awareness of the European project and EU values;
- Greater motivation to participate in future education or training (formal/non-formal) after the period of mobility abroad.
Mobility Regulation Erasmus Charter 2021-27
Who can Participate and Apply?
Higher Education students, regularly enrolled in a course leading to a degree, in any Study Cycle (CTESP, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate) can participate in study mobility.
Types and duration of Erasmus+ Mobility
Erasmus+ mobility can be long or short term. Long-term mobilities are mobilities that can last a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 12 months. Short-term mobilities are mobilities of less than 2 months. Short-term mobilities may consist of intensive mixed programs - Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs). BIP are mobility programs that include an in-person and a distance component.
Dates for applications 2024/25
| Home | End | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st * | 01/15/2024 | 03/01/2024 |
| 2nd ** | 03/06/2024 | 06/28/2024 |
Language aptitude certificates
Before applying, you must take the free Language Aptitude Exam available on the OLS platform - Online Language Support. Taking this exam is a prerequisite for students on ERAMUS+ mobility for a period of 14 days or more. It must be carried out in the language that will be used during the mobility and the result must be that required at the respective host institution. Submission of the OLS exam result in pfd format is mandatory for the SMS application to be valid..
How can you apply?
Before making your application, speak first to the mobility coordinator of your Organization Unit. The list of contacts can be found on this page.
This coordinator will advise and clarify any doubts about the mobility process, particularly about the partner HEIs and countries available for your course.
The best way to start planning your Mobility is to consult the countries and Universities where you can carry out your mobility. The full list of existing agreements for your course can be found in the option below.
24/25 Mobility Incentive Program
Partner institutions for Mobility
Consult the map of partners mobility
On the partner map, the best way is to choose the Agreements option from the top menu. Then choose your course from the list ofstudy fields. The list of options that appears below corresponds to the list of partner institutions available for your course
In the image shown above, the chosen options are Agreements, Program = Erasmus, Study Field (course) = Architecture and, finally, the partnership status = Active
Where to apply?
The application for the Erasmus+ Mobility Program consists of different phases. In the list below you can briefly find the main steps you should follow throughout your application
- Meet with the Coordinator responsible for the mobility of your course or college. The different contacts can be found on this page. The mobility process involves choosing a course and a host institution/country. In addition to this choice, undertaking a mobility requires the definition of a study agreement (Learning Agreement). This agreement will define the curricular units that you will undertake at the host institution, and which will subsequently be recognized for your course.
- For additional questions, please contact the International Relations Support Office at the University Center of Lisbon or Porto. Ask your questions in person or via email Mobility@ulusofona.pt
- Study mobility is supported by a scholarship. The value of this scholarship depends on the host country and standard of living. The monthly values are tabulated by the ERASMUS + Agency
- Once your doubts have been clarified, you can submit your application. The application is made online. It will be validated by the International Office and the Mobility Coordinator, who will decide on the acceptance of your application in this first phase
- If your application is accepted, the next step will be to define the Study Agreement. It is a process that must be monitored and agreed between you, your departmental coordinator and subsequently by the host institution
- The application is carried out virtually and requires the presentation of some mandatory documents
- All communications with the International Office regarding the application process will be carried out via email.
Lisbon University Center and Porto University Center
Before filling out, consult the FAQ with instructions on how to make your application for outgoing mobility available on this page< /a>. Alternatively, send an email to mobilidade@ulusofona.pt
Study Agreement - Learning Agreement
The Learning Agreement corresponds to the study program that you will undertake during your mobility period. The study agreement defines the curricular units and ECTS credits that you will take at the host institution and that will be subsequently recognized through equivalence to curricular units in the study program at Universidade Lusófona. You should, whenever possible, find a correspondence in ECTS between the curricular units to be completed in mobility and which you want to correspond to in your home course.
How many ECTS should I take during mobility?
The limit number of credits to be taken under the long-term Erasmus + Mobility for Studies (SMS) program is 30 ECTS. For short-term mobility programs (BIPs) the minimum number of ECTS is 3.
