Study abroad
Erasmus+ for first- and second-cycle students
With Erasmus+, you can study for a semester or a full year at a partner university in Europe. FVO recognises the courses you complete abroad, and you receive a monthly grant towards your living expenses.
The Erasmus+ 2026 call covers mobility from 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2027. The regular deadline was 30 April 2026; later applications are also accepted while funding remains available. Check available places with the International Office.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
Full-time and part-time FVO students at first- or second-cycle level can apply to a partner university with which FVO has an Erasmus+ agreement in their field (EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia and TΓΌrkiye).
Student status throughout the mobility period
Repeating a year does not prevent you from applying. You may also apply if you are employed, provided your employer does not cover the costs through a travel expense claim.
Basic knowledge of English
The Mobility Committee obtains evidence from official records.
No outstanding obligations
You must have no outstanding financial obligations from previous Erasmus+ mobility.
Up to 12 months per study cycle
Study, traineeship and zero-grant periods abroad are added together. Mobility cannot take place in Slovenia, your country of permanent residence or your country of citizenship.
Step by step
From choosing a university to departure
Start several months in advance. Universities abroad have their own deadlines, often as early as autumn for the summer semester.
Choose a university and courses
Check the partner universityβs website for available courses and the language of instruction.
Apply through FVO
Submit the online application, a short CV, a motivation letter and a draft Learning Agreement.
Selection and nomination
The Mobility Committee assesses your involvement at FVO, motivation and alignment with the internationalisation strategy. Students with fewer opportunities receive priority. Appeals against the decision must be submitted to the FVO Senate within eight days. FVO then nominates you to the university abroad, where you also submit the host institutionβs application.
Sign your Learning Agreement
After receiving your acceptance letter, the agreement is signed by you, the FVO Coordinator and the host universityβs coordinator. You cannot receive a grant without it.
Apply for the grant and prepare
Submit the online grant application and sign the grant agreement no later than 30 days before the mobility begins. We recommend the free OLS courses on EU Academy. You arrange your own accommodation, insurance and visa.
Financial support
How much will you receive?
The monthly grant depends on the host country and contributes towards living expenses. Top-ups for fewer opportunities (EUR 250 per month), travel and green travel are described on the Erasmus+ page.
| Country group | Countries | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden | 674 EUR |
| Group 2 | Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain | 606 EUR |
| Group 3 | Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, North Macedonia, Serbia, TΓΌrkiye | 550 EUR |
Indicative amounts; the exact amount and number of funded months are determined by the grant agreement. If you are preparing your final thesis abroad or earn fewer than 20 ECTS credits per semester, you will receive a grant for a maximum of 3 months. <a href=”erasmus.html#dotacije”>All grant top-ups</a>.
Recognition
Learning Agreement and ECTS credits
Your Learning Agreement lists the courses you will take abroad (Table A) and those recognised at FVO (Table B). At least 20 ECTS credits must be recognised for one semester, or 40 for two semesters. We recommend a full 30 ECTS credits per semester. Both coordinators must approve any changes during the exchange.
After your return, FVO recognises the completed study requirements or at least records them in the Diploma Supplement.
Cannot go for a full semester? Short-term blended mobility
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs): five to thirty days abroad plus online work, with at least three ECTS credits. The grant under the 2025 call is EUR 79 per day for days 1β14 and EUR 56 for days 15β30. Periods of 31β59 days are not eligible. Programmes are published under announcements.
Calls and forms
The Erasmus+ programme is co-funded by the European Union
Have a question about your exchange?
International Office and Career Centre
Lea KomeriΔki Kotnik
FVO Erasmus+ Coordinator
Trg mladosti 7, 3320 Velenje
Last updated: October 2026
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