Kickstart your professional career with learning and working with people from various cultures. Oh, and your future employer will love to see you already have international experience.
See work opportunitiesErasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships, etc) abroad for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Programme countries at Bachelor and Master level as well as for doctoral candidates. These opportunities are also open to recent graduates.
Students of a Higher Education Institution and recent graduates.
All 28 European Union member states, Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Turkey.
2 months to 12 months per cycle of studies.
Erasmus+ grant as a contribution to your travel and subsistence costs. €400 to €600 per month depending on the country.
More informationFour months in Wrocław (PL) for study exchange and then one year in Krakow for traineeship
In a few words, Erasmus + can give you the best experience of your life! Don't think twice before apply for an Erasmus programme.
I went far away from home to get to really know myself.
Was on Erasmus studies for three semesters in Poland, and have been an Erasmus+ Intern recruiter for over two years 🙂
Mobility is the opportunity to taste the world
Erasmus+ Traineeship has been an unforgettable experience that let me open up to the world and to myself.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life
Going on exchange gave me the chance to start living and working in a country I would have never imagined falling for.
I didn’t get homesick. Maybe because I found people that I can truly call my Erasmus family.
It's been so exciting being on my studies and traineeship in Barcelona. The opportunities of Erasmus+ have shown me the path.
European Voluntary Service (EVS) is the European Commission's project that allows a young person to become a volunteer in another country for a specified period. The service activities can be, for example, in the field of environment, arts and culture, activities with children and many others.
Any person aged between 17 and 30.
All around the world.
2 weeks to 12 months.
Accommodation, board and any local transport are covered. You may also receive a small amount of 'pocket money'.
More informationEVS experience working with children with special needs for ten months.
Erasmus+ is a life-changing experience
Erasmus+ has changed my life in personal and professional way.
To be EVS is one of the best experience in my life. If you want, you can!
Over the time, I was growing - not only having qualifications but as a person.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other countries. The exchange of experience takes place during a stay with the experienced entrepreneur, who helps the new entrepreneur acquire the skills needed to run a small firm.
Anyone.
All 28 European Union member states.
1 month to 6 months.
Travel support and subsistence costs during the exchange.
More informationEuropean Institutions such as European Parliament, European Commission, Council of European Union, European Court of Justice and many others take on trainees. Known as stagiaires, the trainees can be students, university graduates or linguists, and are given tasks similar to those of lower-grade administrators.
University graduates from an EU member country or an EU candidate country with at least a Bachelor's degree.
Brussels,Luxembourg, Member States capitals.
1 month to 12 month (most common is a 5 month period).
Grant to cover your living and travel expenses.
More informationThe best period of my life! I learned something new every day, every day I always said yes and I loved everything from that time
I would like to have a chance to encourage others to participate in mobility programs. Helping, providing information would be a pleasure
Eurodyssée is an exchange programme of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) which allows young job seekers to benefit from a traineeship placement abroad. The sending organisation will submit the young persons application and profile to potential employers of their network.
Any person aged between 18 and 30.
All 35 Assembly of European Regions member states.
3 months to 7 months.
Either a grant or salary depending on the region.
More informationAn au pair is a domestic assistant from a foreign country working for, and living as part of, a host family. Typically, au pairs take on a share of the family's responsibility for childcare as well as some housework, and receive a monetary allowance for personal use.
Any person aged between 18 and 30.
All around the world.
1 month to 12 months.
Meals and accommodation covered by the host family plus allowance depending on the country the contract with the host family.
More informationTeaching Assistants or Language Assistants are placed in primary and secondary schools or even universities to improve English language skills of foreign students. They may also pursue individual study/research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities.
The programmes are mostly focused on university students, recent graduates and young professionals.
All around the world.
3 months to 12 months
Salary depending on the programme and country of choice.
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