Funding and grants

Erasmus+ Funding covers the following benefits:

• Academic recognition of study achievements abroad,
• Tuition waiver at the Erasmus partner university (mobility for studies) or
• EU Traineeship agreement signed by TH Lübeck, the receiving organization and the student (mobility for traineeship),
• Organizational and administrative support before, during and after the mobility,
• Language support through online courses and placement tests,
• Financial Top-Ups for students with disabilities (Grad der Behinderung ab 20), students with chronic illness and students with child(ren), and
• Individual support grant as a contribution to the additional costs for travel and subsistence related to the period of study or traineeship abroad.

The monthly amount of the individual support grant is based on the country of destination. The program countries are divided into the three following groups according to their living costs (valid from the Winter semester 2019 on):

Mobility for studies

Group 1: DK, FI, IE, IS, LI, LU, NO, SE, UK* - 450 €
Group 2: AT, BE, CY, (DE), ES, FR, GR, IT, MT, NL, PT - 390 €
Group 3: BG, CZ, EE, HR, HU, LT, LV, PL, RO, SI, SK, TR, FYROM - 330 €

Mobility for traineeship

Group 1: DK, FI, IE, IS, LI, LU NO, SE, UK* - 555 €
Group 2: AT, BE, CY, (DE), ES, FR, GR, IT, MT, NL, PT - 495 €
Group 3: BG, CZ, EE, HR, HU, LT, LV, PL, RO, SI, SK, TR, FYROM - 435 €

The traineeship can last from 2 to 12 months.The funding period is limited to 5 months but can be extended under certain conditions.

* Mobility to the UK can be funded in the Erasmus+ Program until May 2023.

An existing inter-insitutional agreement between TH Lübeck and the host university is a prerequisite for an Erasmus+ student mobility for studies. Both universities must be a holder of a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). In case of student mobility for traineeships, an EU traineeship agreement has to be signed by TH Lübeck, the host institution and the student. EU institutions and other EU bodies including specialised agencies are not eligible as receiving organisations for student mobility for traineeships.

Eligable are all students enrolled at TH Lübeck in studies leading to a recognised degree. Student mobility for studies is possible from the 3rd semester on. Traineeships abroad can be started in the first year of studies and even after graduation. Recent graduates must be selected by TH Lübeck during their last year of study, and must carry out and
complete their traineeship abroad within one year of obtaining their graduation.

Duration of the activity:

• Student mobilty for studies: 3 to 12 months
• Student mobility for traineeship: 2 to 12 months
• The same student may participate in mobility periods totalling up to 12 months of physical mobility maximum per each cycle of study, independently of the number and type of mobility activities.

After an Erasmus+ funded stay abroad, the grant holder are requested to submit a final report which will be made available for other students in the Lernraum.

To apply for an Erasmus+ funded student mobility, the student has to take these 3 steps:

Student Mobility for Studies

1. Select a partner university

2. Apply for an exchange place with the International Office, Deadline: 15 January and 1 September

Important: Late application can be accepted as long as funds are available and the deadlines at the respective partner university can still be met. Further information is available in the Lernraum.

Supporting documents:

• Application form
• Letter of Motivation
• Transcript of Records
• Enrollment certificate

3. Selection and Nomination

The International Office ranks all received applications according to the following selection criteria: Academic performance, motivation and language skills. The departments will be consulted if necessary. According to the ranking list, the students are selected for the available exchange places at the partner universites. The International Office informs the student about the decision and nominates the student at the partner university. The selection for placement at the partner university includes the selection for the Erasmus+ individual support grant.

4. Application at the partner university

After the nomination, the student has to submit the application documents at the partner university. Information is available from the partner university and the International Office.

Student Mobility for Traineeship

1. Apply for a Traineeship

2. Apply for Erasmus+ funding at the International Office, Deadline: 1 month before the start of the traineeship

Supporting documents:

• Application form
• Letter of Motivation
• Transcript of Records
• Enrollment certificate
• Proof of sufficient health, liability and accident insurance
• Learning Agreement signed by the student, receiving organization and responsible person at TH Lübeck

3. Selection

The International Office processes the application and grants the Erasmus+ individual support taking into account the available funds.

A list of former receiving organisations and reports by TH Lübeck students are available in the Lernraum.

An outward and return travel allowance depending on the country of destination is granted.

The PROMOS program supports financially short-term mobilities outside the Erasmus+ program from 6 weeks to a maximum of 6 months. The TH Lübeck sets three priorities:

• USA: Mobility for studies at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) within the Double-Degree-Programs
• China: 3 to 6 month-long student mobility at the ECUST in Shanghai
• Mobility for studies and internship worldwide (outside the Erasmus+ program).

The application for a PROMOS-scholarship has to be submitted to the International Office before 15 February.

Supporting documents:

• Application form
• Letter of Motivation
• Transcript of Records
• Enrollment certificate
• Letter of confirmation/ Internship agreement issued by the receiving organization (can be submitted later).

The International Office ranks all received applications according to the following selection criteria: Academic performance, motivation and language skills. The departments will be consulted if necessary. Mobilities to the partner universities MSOE and ECUST have priority. According to the ranking list, the International Office informs the students about the funding selection.

What do TH Lübeck students say who have spent a mobility period at the ECUST within the Shanghai scholarship program? Have a look here:

The Shanghai scholarship covers:

• Tuition Waiver in China    
• Accommodation in international dormitories (Single Room with bathroom and Internet access)
• Monthly allowance in the amount of 1000 Yuan (this sum covers study and meals on campus)
• Support through the International Office and Student Buddies in China

Costs for visa, flights and insurances have to be covered by the student. We recommend to apply for a PROMOS-scholarship to cover travel costs.

Note: If you plan to have the ECUST project work be recognized as internship as part of your studies at TH Lübeck, please clarify beforehand with the departmental coordinator whether the project task at ECUST meets all requirements.

Eligable are students enrolled at TH Lübeck in studies leading to a recognised degree in one of these departments:

• Applied Natural Sciences
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration

It is highly recommended to engange as a Chinabuddy for one semester before submitting the application to gain first experiences in dealing with the Chinese culture and way of living.

Applications have to be addressed to the Vice President for Research and International Relations, Prof. Frank Schwartze, including the supporting documents:

• Signed Scholarship form
• Meaningful Cover letter, addressing field-specific background information and the desired department at ECUST
• CV
• Transcript of Records
• Proof of English language skills (e.g. school leaving certificate)
• Letter of recommentation issued by a professor at TH Lübeck
• Additional relevant supporting documents, if applicable

Note: Before applying, an individual appointment with the China-Koordination is receommended to receive all necessary information which might not be available on the English-speaking ECUST website to choose the right department and study/ research project.

Please clarify in advance with the head of your study program or departmental coordinator whether your planned study/ research project at ECUST can be recognized as part of your studies at TH Lübeck.

The application documents have to be submitted digitally (PDF) in German and English to the China-Koordination.

For the winter semester 2021/22 the application deadline ends on 01.03.2021.

The Sino-German College of Technology at ECUST is responsible for the final selection of the scholarship candidates. TH Lübeck makes a pre-selection on the criteria academic performance and personal aptitude.