Erasmus +

What is Erasmus+?

Erasmus+ is a program that provides funding for various actions and projects across several fields, including higher education. Each year, a budget is allocated to Paris School of Business to support mobility opportunities.

How long can I go abroad?

Erasmus+ exchanges typically last one semester. The duration can range from 3 to 6 months depending on the host country and institution, with an average length of 4.5 months.

Will I earn a degree from the host university?

Students do not earn a degree from the host university (abroad). You will receive your degree from Paris School of Business upon your return, after having your results from abroad validated and successfully completing all the credits required by your program.

What is the ECTS credit system?

The ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) allows Paris School of Business to fully recognize and validate studies completed abroad. An ECTS credit represents a workload rather than a grade. Each semester corresponds to 30 ECTS, and a full academic year at a European university corresponds to 60 ECTS.

Do I need to pay the tuition fees at my host university?

No. During your mobility, you remain enrolled at Paris School of Business and continue to pay your tuition fees there. However, some host universities may charge additional fees (e.g., health insurance, student associations, materials, etc.). Please check with your host university for specific details.

How can I finance my Erasmus+ stay?

1. All students selected for an exchange with an Erasmus+ partner university are entitled to a grant, within the budget allocated to Paris School of Business. The monthly amounts vary depending on the cost of living in the destination country. Below are the monthly amounts for the 2024/2025 academic year:

• Group 1: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden – €606
• Group 2: Cyprus, Spain, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic – €550
• Group 3: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey – €550

2. For students with fewer opportunities, an additional €250 per month will be added to the monthly amount listed above. To be eligible, one of the following criteria must be met (as defined by the French government):

• Participant with a disability or a long-term illness (ALD)
• Person living in a rural revitalization area (ZRR)
• Participant residing in a priority urban district (QPV)
• Student receiving a social scholarship in higher education (levels 6 and 7)
• Recipient of a middle school scholarship (levels 1 to 3)
• Recipient of a high school scholarship (levels 4 to 6)
• Participant from a household with a family quotient (Caf) of €551 or less
• Unemployed for more than one year (category A)
• Person enrolled in one of the following programs:
  • Programs against school dropout and reintegration
  • Special education programs for students with disabilities (ASH): Ulis, Segpa, IME, ITEP, etc.
  • Insertion volunteering contract
  • Contractualized career development and autonomy programs (Pacea) and youth engagement contracts
  • Adapted military service (SMA) or voluntary military service (SMV)
  • Tapaj program (alternative work paid per day)

3. Participants will also receive a contribution towards travel costs for the round trip. The amounts vary depending on the chosen mode of transportation and the distance between their home and mobility destination. Eco-friendly transportation options include cycling, buses, carpooling, and trains. The assigned amounts are as follows:

Distance traveled

• 100 - 499 km
• 500 – 1999 km
• 2000 – 2999 km
• 3000 – 3999 km
• 4000 – 7999 km
• 8000 km of more