The Erasmus programme is a European-wide initiative based on subject-specific exchange agreements between Schools and Departments at Nottingham and academic counterparts at partner universities across Europe.
Under the Erasmus programme, undergraduate and postgraduate students have the opportunity to undertake a study placement and/or a work placement in another European country depending on their academic School/Department. Study placements take place at one of our European partner universities. Work placements include the opportunity to work as a Language Assistant or undertake paid or unpaid work in another European country.
The programme is provided with the support of the Commission of the European Communities within the framework of the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP).
Where can I study or work abroad?
We have over 215 partner universities in 23 countries across Europe including France, Germany, Spain and Italy. For information on which partner universities and work placements are available for your School/Department and the name of your School Coordinator please see Study Abroad Opportunities by School.
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Further information
Academic information
Most academic Schools at The University of Nottingham have student exchange agreements within the Erasmus programme. Students of Modern Languages who study in Europe during their compulsory third year abroad will usually find that their exchange is organised through the Erasmus programme.
Each School/Department participating in the Erasmus programme has a member of academic staff who acts as School Coordinator and is responsible for the Erasmus agreement with the partner university, agreeing your academic study while abroad and for providing advice and support on all academic matters. You will need to liaise with your School Coordinator to find suitable modules at your host university before you apply. In some Schools, the credits gained while studying abroad will count towards your Nottingham degree.
Work placements are only available for some Schools. If you are undertaking a work placement, you will need to arrange this yourself, but it must be approved by your School in advance. You may also need to complete a work-based project. Your School Coordinator will be able to confirm the requirements.
Increasingly agreements are being signed with institutions which are able to offer courses in English, as well as the host language. Check with your School Coordinator to find out what level of language you will need to study abroad. For some countries you won't need to speak another language fluently and you will be able to study in English.
How to apply
The Erasmus programme is run by individual Schools/Departments. Students are advised to speak to their School Coordinator for information on the selection process and internal deadlines. If you are selected for an Erasmus placement, your name will be forwarded to your host university by your academic School. Your allocated host university will then send application information in due course.
How much will it cost?
All UK students who spend a full academic year abroad on the Erasmus programme are currently exempt from paying any tuition fees to The University of Nottingham for the study abroad period due to Government regulations. This has yet to be confirmed post 2011/12.
Students who are accepted onto the Erasmus programme for one semester pay the normal tuition fees to The University of Nottingham – no fees are payable to the host university.
All EU students studying/working abroad for one semester or one year through the Erasmus programme are currently eligible for an Erasmus grant, which is paid to The University of Nottingham from the British Council in the UK. For 2011/12 the monthly Erasmus grant is €225. The amount of grant you will receive depends on the duration of the study or work period.
Information for nominated students
2012/13 academic year
All students who are planning on working or studying abroad through the Erasmus programme in 2012/13 must attend one of the compulsory presentations on the Erasmus grant:
Tuesday 1st May 2.30pm Room C24 Coates Building
Wednesday 9th May 2.30pm Room A48 Sir Clive Granger Building
Friday 11th May 12.30pm Room C24 Coates Building
Log into Workspace to complete the online Erasmus Grant Application Form and register online for one of the signing sessions taking place from 15th May.
2011/12 academic year
Students studying or working abroad through the Erasmus programme in 2011/12 should refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for information about studying/working abroad on an Erasmus placement. In order to get your funding, please refer to the Erasmus Process Flowchart for information on when to return your documents.
Blank copies of all the forms you will need are below. Please refer to the FAQs for definitions of these documents and how they should be completed.
For Study Placements:
Learning Agreement
Certificate of Attendance
Online Student Report Form (study)
For Work Placements:
Training Agreement For further guidance on completing your Training Agreement please see our example of a completed Training Agreement.
Record of Work
Online Student Report Form (work)
Change of placement details: If you make any changes to your year abroad plans for either study or work placements, you must complete the Change of Placement details form which you should save, with your name and ID as the filename, and return to your School Coordinator in Nottingham by email.
Further information on the Erasmus programme can be found at the British Council website. Alternatively, you can download the Erasmus Charter 
.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the Erasmus Exchange Programme please contact the Study Abroad Team.
For academic questions please contact your School Coordinator. To find out the name of your School Coordinator, please see Study Abroad Opportunities by School.