Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) opens up the opportunities for student and staff mobility not only within Europe but also in other parts of the world. Under ICM, a HEI in a Partner Country can send their students and staff to a HEI in a Program Country and vice versa. Students are able to study abroad for a limited period of 3 to 12 months for which credits are obtained and recognized. 

After the mobility phase, the students return to their sending institution to complete their studies. 

Applicants and participants must respect any restrictions placed on EU external assistance imposed by the European Council. Applications have to be in line with the overall EU values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities as foreseen in art 2 of the Treaty of the European Union. 

For further reference, the list of Partner and Program countries can be seen here.

For other detailed information, please see relevant sections of the official Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2022 - Version 2

Requirements regarding visa and residence permits 

Participants in Erasmus+ projects may need to obtain a visa for staying abroad in the EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme, or in a third country not associated to the Programme hosting the activity.