If you have been nominated for exchange to a university within the EU/EEA or other affiliated countries (e.g., Turkey), you may qualify for an Erasmus+ grant.

Bachelor students must have completed 60 ECTS prior to their exchange semester to be eligible for the Erasmus+ scholarship.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, all relevant information regarding the grant will be sent to your NHH email before departure.

You may also be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant for internships in Europe. You can read more about this here. 

• Financial Funding for Students going to Europe

  Financial Funding for Students going to Europe

  Payment of the Erasmus+ Scholarship
  70% of the scholarship will be paid at the beginning of your exchange period, based on a four-month semester. The remaining 30% will be paid in the semester after your return, but only once you have fulfilled all Erasmus+ requirements. The final scholarship amount will be adjusted according to the exact start and end dates of your exchange.

  Withdrawal and Repayment

  • If you withdraw and your stay abroad was less than two months, you must repay the full Erasmus+ scholarship.
  • If you stayed more than two months, you must repay only the portion corresponding to the unused period.
  • If you must cancel your exchange due to unforeseen illness, you may apply to keep the scholarship. A valid medical certificate is required.

  Currency and Exchange Rate
  Your scholarship will be paid in Norwegian kroner (NOK), using the exchange rate applicable on the date the Norwegian Ministry of Education received the Erasmus+ funds from the European Commission.

  Scholarship Amounts

  For students going on exchange starting Fall 2025 or later:

  • €530 per month for exchanges to:
    Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland
  • €470 per month for exchanges to all other countries

  For students going on exchange before Fall 2025:

  • €530 per month for exchanges to:
    Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Sweden
  • €470 per month for exchanges to all other countries

• Extra Grant to Students with Fewer Opportunities

  Extra Grant to Students with Fewer Opportunities

  The Erasmus+ program seeks to promote equitable access and participation. For this reason, students who meet specific eligibility criteria may qualify for an additional grant of €250 per month (2025–26). The definition of students with fewer opportunities is established by the Norwegian Ministry of Education, based on guidelines provided by the Erasmus+ program. NHH will conduct random audits, and students must be prepared to submit documentation verifying their eligibility (e.g., medical certificates, birth certificates).

  Eligibility Criteria

  1. Students with children under the age of 18

  • This applies regardless of the number of children.
  • The child does not need to accompany the student during the exchange period.
  • Students must sign a Declaration of Honor to confirm eligibility.

  2. Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses

  Eligibility follows the United Nations definition (UNCRPD):

  “Students who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”

  To qualify, the condition must be:

  • long-term, and
  • significantly limiting the student’s ability to participate on equal terms.

  3. Students with refugee status

  • All students holding refugee status qualify.
  • A Declaration of Honor is required.

  Additional Eligibility Starting Fall 2025

  4. First-generation university students

  Students qualify if they are the first in their family to pursue higher education, meaning no parent or sibling has previously completed a higher education degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral level).

  5. Students belonging to Indigenous groups or national minorities

  This includes students with ties to:

  • the Sámi Indigenous people, or
  • one of Norway’s national minorities: Jews, Kven/Norwegian Finns, Romani/Taters, Forest Finns, or Roma.

  Eligibility may be based on linguistic or cultural affiliation. A student may qualify if they:
  a) speak the relevant language at home,
  b) have or had a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who spoke the language at home, or
  c) are registered — or are the child of someone registered — in the Sámi electoral register.

• Inclusion Support

  Inclusion Support

  Students with accommodation-related needs that result in additional expenses during their exchange may apply for inclusion support. Contact the Section for International Relations as soon as you are certain you will be participating in an exchange program.

• Travel Grant

  Travel Grant

  Starting in Fall 2025, you may be eligible for a travel grant. If you select environmentally friendly (“green”) travel options, you will receive a higher grant rate. To determine the amount of your travel grant, you must calculate the distance between NHH and your host university using the European Commission’s distance calculator.

  Distance	Standard Rate	Green Rate
  100–499 km	€211	€285
  500–1,999 km	€309	€417
  2,000–2,999 km	€395	€535
  3,000–3,999 km	€580	€785
  4,000–7,999 km	€1,188	€1,188
  8,000 km or more	€1,735	€1,735

• Green Travel Grant

  Green Travel Grant

  Students who use environmentally friendly (“green”) transport during their exchange are eligible for a green travel grant.

  • Travel by train or bus to and/or from your host university qualifies for the green travel grant.
  • Travel by car or boat is generally not considered green, unless the vehicle is electric.

  The amount of the green travel grant is determined by the distance between NHH and your host university:

  • 100–499 km: €285
  • 500–1,999 km: €417
  • 2,000–2,999 km: €535

  To qualify, at least half of the total round-trip distance must be completed using green transport. Distances can be calculated using the European Commission’s distance calculator, and the full journey must be documented with train or bus receipts.

  Additional Travel Days for Green Travel

  Students who travel using green transport may also be granted additional travel days, depending on the region:

  • Two additional travel days within the Nordic region
  • Four additional travel days in Central Europe (up to 1,999 km according to the distance calculator)
  • Six additional travel days in Southern Europe (up to 2,999 km according to the distance calculator)

• Language and Language Test

  Language and Language Test

  You must demonstrate adequate language proficiency for your Erasmus+ exchange.

  • The Erasmus+ agreement specifies the required English language level for your host university. Most universities require a B1 or B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Many universities require incoming exchange students to provide proof of language proficiency. Contact the Section for International Relations if you need documentation.

  EU Academy Language Test

  Although taking a language test is no longer mandatory for Erasmus+ exchange, you may use the EU Academy Placement Test to document your language skills.

  The test is available in all 24 EU languages. To take the test, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the EU Academy and log in: https://academy.europa.eu/
  2. In the search field, type “placement test”
  3. Choose your language (generally English)
  4. Click “Enrol”
  5. Click “Attempt quiz now”
  6. The test takes 10–45 minutes
  7. Once all questions are answered, click “Finish attempt”
  8. Your results will be displayed on the final page

  This test can serve as a formal record of your language proficiency if required by your host institution.

• Grant Agreement

  Grant Agreement

  Students participating in an Erasmus+ exchange must complete and submit a Grant Agreement by August 31, 2025. This agreement is a formal contract between the student and NHH, specifying the grant amount and the payment schedule.

  • The grant is initially calculated to cover a four-month exchange semester (or nine months for double degree students who will be abroad for two semesters).
  • At the conclusion of the exchange semester, the grant will be recalculated based on the dates specified in your Confirmation of Erasmus+ Exchange Period form.

  Please note: This submission requirement applies only to students going on exchange in Fall 2025.

  Grant Agreement

  Students participating in the Spring 2026 semester should not submit their Grant Agreements at this time. Any submissions for semesters other than Fall 2025 will be deleted.

• Online Learning Agreement

  Online Learning Agreement

  Before embarking on an Erasmus+ exchange, you must complete a Learning Agreement. This agreement must be signed by the Erasmus+ Coordinator at NHH, the host university, and yourself.

  NHH uses the Online Learning Agreement (OLA), which is digitally signed by all parties:

  1. Create your Online Learning Agreement here. Use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox; do not use Internet Explorer.
  2. Log in via Feide or Google. Feide is recommended.
  3. Complete the entire OLA before signing. A step-by-step guide is available here  (in Norwegian).
  4. Once signed by you, the OLA will be sent to NHH (“Sending Institution”).
  5. Afterwards, the OLA will be sent to your host university (“Receiving Institution”) for signing.
  6. You will receive an email confirmation once the agreement has been signed by all parties.

  Please note: Not all universities can sign OLAs digitally. Most universities are expected to adopt digital OLAs during the 2023–24 academic year. If your host university requires a Word version, a draft is available below.

  Learning Agreement (Word)

• Obligations for Erasmus+ Students

  Obligations for Erasmus+ Students

  As a recipient of the Erasmus+ grant, you are required to complete the following steps:

  1. Read the Erasmus+ Student Mobility Charter. The charter outlines the rights and obligations of students and institutions participating in the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme.
  2. Complete and submit the Erasmus+ Grant Agreement
  3. Take the Erasmus+ Language Test (Online Linguistic Support, OLS). You should take the test before and after your mobility in the language of instruction at your host university. The test is not mandatory, but you will receive an invitation via email.
  4. Complete the Erasmus+ Online Learning Agreement (OLA) at the beginning of your semester abroad.
  5. Submit the Confirmation of Stay (CoS) document at the end of your semester abroad. The form must be signed by a coordinator at your host institution and returned to NHH. The dates indicated on the CoS form are used to calculate your final grant amount.
  6. At the end of your semester, you will receive an email requesting feedback about your exchange. This questionnaire is separate from the survey issued by NHH, and you are required to complete both.
  7. Consult NHH’s Erasmus Policy Statement. This document outlines NHH’s strategy for fulfilling its commitments under the Erasmus Charter.