Scholarship and Costs
tudents participating in the Erasmus+ programme have the right to apply for a scholarship that helps cover additional expenses related to the exchange. The financial support of the Erasmus+ programme may not cover all of the costs related to study and/or internship abroad, and thus self-financing may also be necessary.
Scholarship for long-term traineeships
Higher & medium living cost countries |
Denmark, Ireland, France, Italy, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Lichtenstein, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Iceland, Malta |
824€/month |
Lower living cost countries
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Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Turkey, Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Serbia |
756€/month |
Regions 5 and 14 | Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State, Faroe Islands, Switzerland, United Kingdom | 824€/month |
Regions 1–4 and 6–13 | Other partner countries | 700€/month |
Estonian Government Scholarship
Students participating in Erasmus studies, will receive an additional one-time 135€ scholarship on behalf of the Estonian Government.
Top-up for green travelling
Green travel is defined as the travel that uses low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car-pooling. The support consists of a single contribution of 50€ and up to 6 days (3+3) of additional individual support to cover travel days for a return trip, if relevant.
In case the student is not able to verify that she/he has used low-emissions means of transport for the trip to the host country and back, the university has the right to reclaim the grant in the entire amount.
Erasmus+ programme additional support (250€/month) for students with fewer opportunities
The student is entitled to additional support intended for students with fewer opportunities when they are:
- recipient of Estonian needs-based study/special allowance,
- parent of minor child/children,
- from foster care background,
- with diminished work ability,
- with special health needs or a chronic illness.
To apply for additional support the student needs to present a declaration of honor to TLU International Studies Specialist.
Read more about need-based and special need-based allowances here
Inclusion Support
The Inclusion Support is a grant based on actual expenses, intended for higher education graduate students who would not be able to participate in Erasmus+ mobility without additional financial support. It must be applied for sufficiently early before the start of mobility, and all potential expenses must be considered and detailed in the application (along with amounts). The Inclusion Support does not cover expenses related to visas and insurance, as these are covered by the living allowance. It should also be noted that the Erasmus+ programme is not intended to cover all possible expenses, and participants must take into account their own contribution.
Read more about the Inclusion Support here!
For further information, and applying, contact TLU International Studies Specialist at outgoing@tlu.ee, tel 640 9134 (case-based applications).
Scholarship for short-term traineeships
Scholarship for short-term blended mobility
- 1st to the 14th day of physical mobility – 79€/day;
- 15th to the 30th day of physical mobility – 56€/day;
- travel support (only for students with fewer opportunities and students travelling to partner countries except regions 13. and 14)
Estonian Government Scholarship
Students participating in Erasmus studies, will receive an additional one-time 135€ scholarship on behalf of the Estonian Government.
Top-up for green travelling
Green travel is defined as the travel that uses low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car-pooling. The support consists of a single contribution of 50€ and up to 6 days (3+3) of additional individual support to cover travel days for a return trip, if relevant.
In case the student is not able to verify that she/he has used low-emissions means of transport for the trip to the host country and back, the university has the right to reclaim the grant in the entire amount.
Erasmus+ programme additional support for students with fewer opportunities
- The amount of additional one-time scholarship depends on the duration of the physical mobility period:
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5-14 days of physical mobility = 100€
15-30 days of physical mobility = 150€
Student is entitled to additional support intended for students with fewer opportunities when they are:
- recipient of Estonian needs-based study/special allowance,
- parent of minor child/children,
- from foster care background,
- with diminished work ability,
- with special health needs or a chronic illness.
To apply for additional support the student needs to present a declaration of honor to TLU Senior Specialist for International Studies.
Read more about need-based and special need-based allowances here
Travel support rates
Travel grants apply only to students with fewer opportunities and students heading to partner countries.
Travel distances | In case of standard travel | In case of green travel |
Between 10 and 99 km | 23€ per participant | - |
Between 100 and 499 km | 180€ per participant | 210€ per participant |
Between 500 and 1999 km | 275€ per participant | 320€ per participant |
Between 2000 and 2999 km | 360€ per participant | 410€ per participant |
Between 3000 and 3999 km | 530€ per participant | 610€ per participant |
Between 4000 and 7999 km | 820€ per participant | - |
8000 or more | 1500€ per participant | - |
NB! Calculate your travel distance HERE!
Inclusion Support
The Inclusion Support is a grant based on actual expenses, intended for higher education graduate students who would not be able to participate in Erasmus+ mobility without additional financial support. It must be applied for sufficiently early before the start of mobility, and all potential expenses must be considered and detailed in the application (along with amounts). The Inclusion Support does not cover expenses related to visas and insurance, as these are covered by the living allowance. It should also be noted that the Erasmus+ programme is not intended to cover all possible expenses, and participants must take into account their own contribution.
Read more about the Inclusion Support here!
For further information, and applying, contact TLU Senior Specialist for International Studies (case-based applications).
More information: erasmus@tlu.ee, 640 9136.
Important to know
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The calculation of the mobility period is counted ‘in days’ considering every month to have 30 days. Starting and ending date of the mobility is agreed in Learning Agreement. The actual duration of the exchange is confirmed by the Letter of Confirmation once the exchange has ended.
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The first part (80%) of the scholarship for long-term traineeship is paid before the exchange and the second part (20%) after the exchange, if all the requirements have been fulfilled. The scholarship for short-term traineeship is paid 100% before the exchange.
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If the duration is shorter than planned, any excess grant amount will be reclaimed after the exchange has ended.
- All tuition fee paying students who have been admitted before the academic year of 2018/19 are exempted from paying the tuition fee to TLU during their semester/year abroad, given they will not register for any of the TLU courses during their exchange period (incl. registering for the BA/MA thesis/final exam), as the latter automatically means the obligation to pay tuition fee.
- All tuition fee paying students who have been admitted between the academic years of 2018/19 and 2021/22 (both academic years included), have to pay 50% of their tuition fee to TLU during their semester/year abroad. If their degree studies at TLU extend to an additional semester/year because of not managing to complete the degree studies during nominal time, they have to pay the tuition fee for each additional semester.
- All tuition fee paying students who have been admitted in the academic year of 2022/23, have to pay 100% of their tuition fee to TLU during their semester/year abroad.
- The traineeship organization may pay the trainee for their work.