Over the past 40 years, the EU’s education programmes have become key instruments for the internationalisation of German universities. The funding opportunities offered by the Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus, Tempus and other programmes have provided lasting support for academic cooperation between universities and the mobility of their staff and students within Europe and beyond.
Key Action 1 – Mobility of individuals
- Mobility projects between programme countries within Europe: mobility of students and higher education staff (KA131)
- Mobility projects between programme and partner countries outside Europe: mobility of students and higher education staff (KA171)
Funding opportunities under the Key Action
Study at a partner higher education institution in Programme and Partner Countries
Work placements for students or graduates in organisations or companies in programme countries, and work placements for students in organisations or companies in partner countries
Teaching by German higher education representatives at partner higher education institutions in Programme and Partner Countries
Teaching by representatives of companies and organisations from programme countries at German higher education institutions
Teaching by foreign higher education representatives from partner countries at partner higher education institutions in Germany
Further education and training for German higher education representatives and staff at partner higher education institutions in programme and partner countries
Further education and training for foreign higher education representatives and staff from partner countries at partner higher education institutions in Germany
Source: Mobilität von Einzelpersonen – Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit - DAAD
The EU’s Erasmus+ education programme for 2021–2027 focuses on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life. Key Action 131 primarily supports physical mobility, although blended mobility is also possible. The following mobility activities are funded under Key Action 131:
The Erasmus+ programme enables not only Europeans to study, undertake further training and gain experience abroad, but also participants from outside the European Union. Since 2015, individuals and organisations from all over the world have been able to take part in Erasmus+ mobility schemes in the field of higher education.
Under the KA171 funding line, European higher education institutions can enter into mobility agreements with partners around the world to send and receive students and staff.
Pforzheim University currently has the following ongoing projects under KA171 with the following countries and partner universities:
Project 2023:
Period: 1 August 2023 – 31 July 2026
Region: Southern Mediterranean countries (Region 3)
Countries: Morocco and Palestine
Partner universities: ESCA Ecole de Management (Casablanca), Al-Quds University (Jerusalem)
Funding for: Incoming students and teaching staff (Students are chosen by their home university)
Project 2024
Period: 1 August 2024 – 31 July 2027
Regions: Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
Countries: Indonesia and Senegal
Partner universities: ITB - Institut Teknologi Bandung, UGM – Gadjah Mada University (Yogyakarta), Groupe Supdeco Dakar
Funding: Incoming students and teaching staff (Students are chosen by their home university)
The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) sets out the fundamental principles and minimum requirements that higher education institutions must meet when applying for and carrying out activities under the Erasmus+ programme. Any higher education institution that wishes to apply for or participate in the Erasmus+ programme must hold a valid ECHE.
You can find our Erasmus Charter and Policy Statement here.
Erasmus KA 131
Erasmus University coordinator: Alina Ziß
Erasmus KA 171
Erasmus University coordinator: Julia Schulz
Contact person for Outgoing students (SMS and SMP)
Contact person for teaching and staff mobility (STA/STT)
Contact person for Blended Intensive Programes (BIP)
