WHAT IS ERASMUS+ STUDIES

Erasmus+ gives you the opportunity to complete  part of your studies at a European Higher Education Institution with full academic recognition.

You will live abroad, meet new people, experience new cultures, and improve your language skills — all while enhancing your academic and professional development.

During your stay, you will receive a monthly scholarship funded by the European Union through the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY).

The amount varies depending on the host country and may change each year.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Erasmus+ Programme aims to strengthen cooperation, exchange, and mobility among educational systems and to promote the development of the European academic community.

ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible if:

  • You are enrolled in at least the 2th semester of your studies
  • You have the required foreign language proficiency for the host institution
  • You have successfully completed at least 50% of your curriculum courses (excluding electives and foreign language courses).

DESTINATIONS

Erasmus+ includes:

EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

EEA Countries: Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein.

Candidate countries: Turkey, Serbia.

DURATION

You can study abroad through Erasmus+ for 3 to 12 months per study cycle (Bachelor, Master, PhD).

Zero-grant mobilities (without funding) are also possible.

Erasmus+ Studies : Phase A

Funding –Scholarship Erasmus

Financial Support by Country
High cost of living Also included (Non-associated Third Countries – Regions 13 & 14) Medium cost of living Low cost of living
Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Finland Αndorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, Faroe Islands, Switzerland, United Kingdom Greece, Estonia, Spain, Cyprus, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey
550€ / month 550€ / month 500€ / month 450€ / month

Grant for Travel Expenses – Applicable to All Participants

Outgoing students receive funding to cover travel expenses, which is calculated based on the distance in kilometers between the place of origin and the location of the mobility activity.

The amount is determined according to the distance band, as shown in the following table.

Travel Distances Standard Travel Grant (in euros per participant)
Between 10 and 99 km €28 per participant
Between 100 and 499 km €211 per participant
Between 500 and 1,999 km €309 per participant
Between 2,000 and 2,999 km €395 per participant
Between 3,000 and 3,999 km €580 per participant
Between 4,000 and 7,999 km €1,188 per participant
Equal to or greater than 8,000 km €1,735 per participant

Note : Scholarship amounts  are set annually by IKY (National Agency).

Additional Funding for Students with Fewer Opportunities

Students who meet specific economic and social criteria are eligible to receive an additional supplementary amount of €250 per month, on top of the basic individual support grant.

For more information, please contact our office.

  1. Finding a Host University

Check the list of partner universities your school (and department) collaborates with for student mobility.

Pay close attention to each university’s application deadlines.

  1. Selection of Erasmus Courses

You can find the courses offered to Erasmus students on the host university’s website.

If the list is not available, send them an email requesting it.

  1. Course Recognition

Print the list of courses offered by the host university and the list of courses you still owe at HMU.

Arrange a meeting with your academic coordinator to determine which courses can be recognized by HMU if successfully completed abroad.

⚠️ Important:

To avoid sanctions, you must register for at least 30 ECTS and successfully complete at least 15 ECTS.

If you fail to pass any courses, 20% of the scholarship will not be paid, and you may be asked to return the remaining 80%.

Also, don’t forget to renew your registration for the next semester at HMU before leaving.

  1. Application to HMU

Students of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) community who are interested in participating in the programme are kindly requested to submit their application through the platform www.morpheus.hmu.gr

(select Erasmus+ / Erasmus Courses Application/number 55 ), and attach the following documents:

(a) Application form (available on the platform)

(b) Detailed transcript of records (automatically issued by the platform)

(c) Curriculum Vitae (CV)

(d) Foreign language certificate

⚠️ No changes can be made after submission.

  1. HMU Approval & OLS Test

After your application is approved (you’ll receive an email), send a message to evamen@hmu.gr to check scholarship availability.

Once confirmed, the Nomination will be sent to the host university.

You will also receive access to the OLS Test (Online Language Support) from the EU.

⚠️ Do not lose your OLS codes — you’ll need them again upon your return.

  1. Letter of Acceptance

Wait for the host university’s approval.

This may come either as an official Letter of Acceptance or as an email with further instructions.

  1. Application to the Host University

Follow the application instructions provided by your host university.

  1. Learning Agreement

Complete the Learning Agreement electronically.

It must be signed by you, your department’s academic coordinator, and the host university.

Instructions can be found [here].

  1. IKY Contract | Privacy Policy

Fill in the Grant agreement in the word file.

( articles 2, 3, 4 would be filled in by us ). Then print it twice and sign it with a blue pen.

⚠️ Important:

The Grant agreement must be submitted to our office in its original hard copy form.

It should not be sent by email.

  1. European Health Insurance Card

Obtain it free of charge from your insurance provider (e.g., IKA, OAEE).

If you are not insured, contact the HMU office for more information.

https://www.e-efka.gov.gr/el/elektronikes-yperesies/eyropaike-karta-asphalises-astheneias

  1. Bank Details

Submit a photocopy of the first page of your bank account booklet (preferably National Bank).

You must be the main account holder, and the IBAN and SWIFT/BIC must be clearly visible.

  1. Submission of Documents

Print all the above (4a–4d, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) and submit them together to the International Relations Office of HMU .

  1. VISA

Students without Greek citizenship must consult their embassy regarding visa requirements.

Erasmus+ Studies: Phase B

  1. Arrival / Departure:

Upon arrival at your host university, visit the International Relations Office to have your Arrival/Departure Form signed.

Send it immediately to evamen@hmu.gr to begin the payment process.

  1. First Scholarship Payment:

You will receive 80% of the scholarship approximately 40 days after submission.

  1. Departure from Host University:

Before leaving, visit the International Office again to have the Arrival/Departure Form signed for your return.

⚠️ Request that your Transcript of Records be sent to evamen@hmu.gr.

 

Erasmus+ Studies: Phase C

IMPORTANT:

All supporting documents must be submitted to the International Relations Office within one month from the departure date stated on the Arrival/Departure Form.

Late submission it will cause a significant delay in the payment of the scholarship.

  1. EU Survey:

Complete the online questionnaire sent to your email by the European Commission.

  1. OLS Test (2nd):

You will be asked to complete the second OLS test. Print and include the results.

  1. Certificate of Course Recognition:

You will be notified by your department’s Secretariat when it is ready.

  1. Final Submission:

Submit documents 16,17, 18, 19, and 20 to the International Relations Office.

  1. Final Payment:

You will receive the remaining 20% of the scholarship approximately 40 days after submission.

Before You Leave

Please read all the above information carefully before your mobility.

We remain at your disposal for any clarification.

 

FINAL NOTES

⚠️ The Erasmus+ scholarship covers only part of your living expenses — please inform your family before applying.

  • Always use your institutional HMU email for online applications and system access.
  • Ensure all your data are accurate — errors may delay or cancel your funding.
  • Scholarship rates may change annually according to EU regulations.
  • Upon return, students must present a Certificate of Attendance showing successful completion of at least 15 ECTS.
  • Failure to meet this requirement may result in loss or return of scholarship funds.
  • You must stay at the host university for at least two months , otherwise, you will be required to return the entire amount of your scholarship.

IMPORTANT:

All documents must be submitted to the HMU International Relations Office at least one month before departure .

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00–13:00, except Wednesday.