ERASMUS+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The ERASMUS+ Programme comprises all of the previous EU programmes for lifelong learning, youth and sport as well as the European cooperation programmes between universities.  

Under the umbrella of the EU’s ERASMUS+ educational programme, the following mobility measures are supported within higher education:

• Studies abroad for students
• Internships abroad for students
• Mobility for teachers and instructors
• Mobility for staff members

Subsidies are awarded by the national agencies in the 34 programme countries (all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Republic of North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Turkey). In Germany, this is handled by the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD).

Further general information and advice:

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Nationale Agentur für EU-Hochschulzusammenarbeit
Kennedyallee 50
53115 Bonn

Tel.: +49 (0)228 882-8877
Fax: +49 (0)228 882-555
Email: 
Homepage: www.eu.daad.de

The Palucca University of Dance Dresden was awarded the ERASMUS Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) by the European Commission for the period 2021 to 2027. This is an important prerequisite for European universities in order to be able to participate in the ERASMUS+ programme.

Subject to the allocation of funds by the European Commission, regularly enrolled students at the Palucca University of Dance Dresden can apply for ERASMUS+ funding for study periods abroad and internships within Europe.

ERASMUS Charta for Higher Education 2021-2027

ERAMUS+ Statement on University Policy for the ECHE 2021-2027

If you are interested in spending part of your studies abroad, you should start planning and preparing as early as possible - at least a year in advance. Study, internship, summer course or something completely different - there are many possibilities. Also find out about the exchange programmes and projects at Palucca University of Dance Dresden, such as the Erasmus+ programme.

Information from the National Agency for Erasmus+ University Cooperation and the German Academic Exhange Service (DAAD)

Important points here are:

• What financial support options are available (scholarships, BAf?G, student loans, foundations)?
• Are my language skills sufficient and how can I improve them if they are not? Do I have to take a language test to prove my language skills for acceptance to study or an internship?
• What are the entry and residence regulations? Do I need a visa? If so, how do I apply?
• What documents are needed for the application? (e.g. translation of certificates, certifications or expert opinions)
• What deadlines must I meet? (e.g. application deadlines, language test deadlines, deadlines for scholarships, foreign BAf?G, etc.)
• What accommodation options are available?
• Do I need additional health insurance abroad?
• What travel medicine precautions (vaccinations, etc.) should I take and what medication do I need to take with me (doctor's appointment)?

Preparing to study abroad: Obtain information about the host institution:

• How is the study programme structured? (academic year, semester / trimester, courses, forms of examination, etc.)
• Are there any admission restrictions for the desired degree programme or do I have to take an aptitude test or entrance examination before starting my studies?
• What are the application and enrolment deadlines?
• Do I have to take a language test before starting my studies? (If necessary: dates, examination venue, requirements, period of validity)
• How is the recognition of study and examination achievements obtained abroad carried out?
• Are tuition fees payable at the host university? If so, how much?</