Erasmus+ for Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)

Fancy a short stay abroad? Then take part in a BIP and receive an Erasmus+ grant!

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What is behind BIPs

Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs for short) are courses that consist of a virtual phase and a short stay in another European country (min. 5 - max. 30 days). BUW students can apply for an Erasmus grant for their participation in a BIP.

At least 15 students from at least three different universities from at least three different countries take part in a BIP.

Participation in one (or more) BIP enables BUW students to gain international experience within a short period of time and to familiarise themselves with another university and other teaching and learning cultures.

You have successfully applied to your faculty and have been selected. You have received confirmation from the faculty.

Please send the following documents by e-mail to teamoutgoing[at]uni-wuppertal.de with the subject"Application BIP":

  • Application form
  • Transcript of grades (for all subjects, if applicable)
  • Valid certificate of study
  • Confirmation of short-term mobility with details of the exact period
  • Letter of motivation, addressed to the International Office, with reference to the Erasmus+ scholarship and on the study-related nature of your planned short-term mobility (German)
  • Curriculum vitae (German)

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Funding is provided by the International Office in 6 steps:

  1. You have successfully applied to the faculty and have been selected
  2. You have successfully applied to the International Office with the required application documents (see no. 2)
  3. You have submitted your fully signed Learning Agreement as a PDF to the International Office
  4. The International Office will send you the Grant Agreement with further information.
  5. The International Office will arrange payment of the grant by bank transfer before the start of the mobility (subject to change).
  6. You submit the final documents after your physical mobility

Documents to be submitted

  • The mandatory documents must be submitted before and after the mobility in order to receive the mobility grant. Pre-mobility documents include the current enrolment and the Learning Agreement. Post-mobility documents include theLetter of Confirmation and the Transcript of Record
  • For the additional funding of Green Mobility and the Social Top-Up, the submission of a declaration on honour is required.
  • For the funding of additional travel days in connection with Green Mobility, corresponding dated proof (e.g. train ticket) must be submitted.

What is subsidised?

  • 5 - 14 days x € 79.00 / day
  • 15 - 30 days x € 56.00 / day

Possible top-up (increase):

  • Social Top Up "Fewer Opportunity": physical (from GdB 20) or chronic impairment, mobility with child/children, first-time graduates (from winter semester 22/23) and working students with a monthly income >€450 <€850. Please indicate this in your application. A top-up for short-term mobility can be granted once for 5-14 days in the amount of €100 or once for 15-30 days in the amount of €150**.
  • From call 2024: students receive travel grants for short-term mobility (ask the IO for the funding rates)
  • From call 2024: up to 6 additional travel days can be funded if the use of a sustainable means of transport can be proven

The Learning Agreement is a mandatory document and the requirements of the EU education programme apply. Unless otherwise specified, students are requested to use the Online Learning Agreement.

Who signs my Learning Agreement?

With the three signatures, the Learning Agreement is complete and fulfils one of the requirements for eligibility for funding.

  • You
  • The Recognition Officer at the sending institution
  • The person responsible at the receiving institution

As a participant in the Erasmus+ programme, you are responsible for ensuring that you have adequate insurance cover during your physical stay at the partner university. This includes at least adequate health insurance, liability insurance and, if necessary, accident insurance. Find out about the various benefits on offer at an early stage.

Information on the funding amount in the ERASMUS programme

The funding rates and funding criteria in the ERASMUS programme are determined by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The maximum possible funding period and funding amount is determined by the amount approved by the DAAD in the so-called "grant agreement".
The scholarship amount for students is determined based on the information they provide on the duration of their stay in the "Application for ERASMUS Scholarship" and the available budget. Against this background, it is possible that the financial ERASMUS funding period is shorter than the duration of the student's stay. Students will be informed of the exact amount of the grant when the Grant Agreements are sent out.

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