Erasmus+ supports student exchanges at all levels of study — Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral — both within Erasmus+ Programme Countries and between Programme and Partner Countries. Students can take part in mobility activities for 2–12 months per study cycle.

At AUB Mediterraneo, participating in Erasmus+ means enriching your education with valuable international experience — without the burden of extra tuition abroad. You continue paying only your regular fees at AUB Mediterraneo, while the Erasmus Grant helps cover accommodation, daily living costs and travel expenses.

Studies or traineeship abroad will be recognised through the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), ensuring a smooth transition between institutions. All mobility activities are built on transparent agreements between sending and hosting organisations.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a valid mobility activity for studies, you must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time student studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Pursue the mobility activity after completing your first year of studies and earning a minimum of 60 ECTS credits.
• Do not pursue the mobility activity during your final semester of study at AUB Mediterraneo.
• Good academic record.

Requirements

• Enroll in minimum 24 ECTS and maximum 30 ECTS at the Host University for each mobility semester.
• Enrollments are only for in-person courses.
• Attend a pre-departure orientation.
• While participating in the Erasmus activity, you should not be registered for any courses at AUB Mediterraneo.
• Your chosen mobility destination should be a Programme Country other than Cyprus and different from the country of your residence during your studies.
• Select a Partner University listed in the Inter-Institutional agreements (list updated every semester when a new call is published).
• Accident and Liability Insurance is required.

Grant Support

For mobility between EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme and to third countries not associated to the Programme from Regions 13 and 14, monthly amounts are defined by National Agencies/National Authorities and/or HEIs on objective and transparent criteria. The exact amounts will be published on the websites of National Agencies and HEIs.

Group	Countries	Grant / month
Group 1 – Countries with higher living costs	Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden. Third countries not associated to the Programme: Region 13 (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State); Region 14 (Faroe Islands, Switzerland, United Kingdom).	674 EUR per month
Group 2 – Countries with higher living costs	Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain.	606 EUR per month
Group 3 – Countries with higher living costs	Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.	550 EUR per month
Third Countries not associated to the Programme (Regions 1–12)	Eligible countries (Regions 1–12)	700 EUR per month

Students and recent graduates on short-term physical mobility (blended mobility and doctoral short-term mobility):

Duration of the physical activity	Daily amount of destination country without exception
5 – 14 days of activity	79 EUR
15 – 30 days of activity	56 EUR

Travel Support
You may calculate the distance through the Erasmus+ Distance calculator tool

Between 10 and 99 KM	28 EUR per participant
Between 100 and 499 KM	211 EUR per participant
Between 500 and 1999 KM	309 EUR per participant
Between 2000 and 2999 KM	395 EUR per participant
Between 3000 and 3999 KM	580 EUR per participant
Between 4000 and 7999 KM	1188 EUR per participant
8000 KM or more	1735 EUR per participant

Extra grant for people with disabilities – Students with fewer opportunities

Long term mobility
Students and recent graduates with fewer opportunities (applicable for all countries)	250 EUR per month
Short term mobility
5 – 14 days of activity	100 EUR
15 – 30 days of activity	150 EUR

How to apply

• Find the Universities with which your Faculty has an Erasmus+ Inter-Institutional agreement and the available places in each. (Inter-Institutional agreements)
• Complete the Application Form.
• Send via email the required documentation to the Erasmus+ Office. Provide information about the Erasmus courses offered at the host university of your choice.
• The Erasmus+ Office will coordinate with the Deans to assess course compatibility and support you with the study plan worksheet.

Application documents

If you are interested in participating in the Erasmus+ Program, submit with your online application form the following documents:

• Completed Application Form (completed online through the link)
• Copy of ID card or Passport
• Proof of Language Proficiency
• 1 small photo
• Progress Report (ask at [email protected])
• Copy of official Student Residence Permit (only for non-EU applicants)
• Unofficial Transcript
• Course Equivalency Form
• CV (preferably in Europass format)
• Motivation letter (mini essay)

Insurance: To participate in Erasmus+ mobility you should have “Accident and Liability Insurance”.

Application deadlines: The application documents should be submitted via email on 15 October for the Spring Semester.

Needed documentation for participation

Implementing an Erasmus mobility activity demands thorough documentation before, during, and after the activity, to ensure its successful execution and funding:

1. After the final selection of participants, follow the host university’s procedures, including completing the Student Application Form and the Learning Agreement. An official Transcript of Records must also be submitted.
2. The host universities review applications, approve candidates, and sign the Learning Agreement.
3. Once approved (Application Form + Learning Agreement signed and Letter of Acceptance issued), the student must sign the official Grant Agreement to receive funding.
4. After the contract is signed, the AUB Mediterraneo Erasmus+ Office coordinates with the Finance Department to process the first installment of the grant to the student’s personal bank account (bank transfer fees outside Cyprus are the student’s responsibility).
5. Students are responsible for arranging accommodation in the host country. Housing information is typically provided with the Letter of Acceptance.
6. Course selection is done with Erasmus+ Coordinators and the relevant Deans before completing the Learning Agreement. It becomes valid after signatures from both sending and receiving institutions.
7. If course changes are needed after arrival, seek approval from the Erasmus+ Office. A revised Learning Agreement must then be signed by both institutions.
8. Upon returning to Cyprus, academic performance (grades and credits earned abroad) is communicated to the Erasmus+ Office for recognition and credit transfer.

Students must also submit the following to the Mobility Office upon their return:

• Certificate of Attendance issued by the Host University
• Study Report (completed and signed by the student)
• Grant Receipt Form (signed by the student)
• All versions of the Learning Agreement (before, during, and after mobility)
• Detailed course descriptions for recognition purposes
• Copy of airline tickets and boarding passes
• Examination schedule from the host university
• English translations of course titles​​
  
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Sub-page: Incoming Mobility

Thank you for your interest in experiencing your Erasmus+ mobility at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo!

How to Apply for Erasmus+ Exchange at AUB Mediterraneo

If you wish to take part in the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme at AUB Mediterraneo, your first step is to contact the International or Erasmus Office at your home university to express your interest and confirm your eligibility for Erasmus+ Study Mobility.

Participation is only possible for students whose fields of study fall under an existing Inter-Institutional Agreement between AUB Mediterraneo and their home institution. If no such agreement is in place, we cannot accept students.

Once your home university has approved your application and formally nominated you for mobility, the application process at AUB Mediterraneo can begin.

All partner universities are required to use the online nomination form to submit student nominations. Students are not permitted to nominate themselves—only partner institutions can carry out this step. The form must be completed in full; incomplete submissions cannot be processed.

After the nomination is submitted, all nominated students will receive an email with detailed instructions regarding the required application documents, procedures, and deadlines.

Nomination deadline:
Spring Semester 2024–25: 15 October 2025

Application documents and deadlines

Students nominated for the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme at AUB Mediterraneo must submit the following documents:

• Erasmus Online Application Form.
• Learning Agreement – students are expected to use the online version available through the learning-agreement.eu platform.
• Language Certificate (Level B2) – in English, Greek, and/or French. Accepted certificates include IELTS, IGCSE, Cambridge, TOEFL, or certificates issued by the home university/Language Centre confirming completion up to Level B2 (to be verified in the grades report).
• Official Transcript of Records / Grades Report from the home university.
• Copies of Degree Certificates – required only for students applying at Master’s level.
• Copy of ID or Passport – the same document listed in the Erasmus Application Form.

Deadline for submission:
Spring Semester 2024–25: 31 October 2025

Accommodation

A limited number of rooms are available in the student dorms, and applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If demand exceeds availability, priority will be given to early applicants. For further details, please contact the Housing Office.

Courses offered for the academic year 2025–2026

LIST OF COURSES TO BE PROVIDED

Health and Life Insurance

We highly recommend that all students obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) prior to their arrival in Cyprus, as it provides access to the same medical treatment available to local residents. More information about the EHIC can be found at: ec.europa.eu/social.

Please note that some universities may also require students to have life insurance. If this applies to you, it is essential that you comply with the requirements set by your home institution.​​​​