Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training or Teaching

Apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship for educational or training mobility and gain international experience! 

The scholarship amount consists of a daily living allowance ranging from 110 to 170 EUR, depending on the destination country, and travel support ranging from 20 to 1735 EUR. 

Application deadline: Applications are continuously accepted and processed. 

Application processing: The International Coordination Office reviews submitted applications on the first and third Monday of each month. Applications submitted after the third Monday of the month will be reviewed on the first Monday of the following month. The evaluation is completed within 1 week, and payment is made within 1 week of both parties signing the contract. 

Payments: Payment will be made within 1 week from the signature of the contract by both parties. 

Implementation of mobility: By July 31, 2026 

Applications must be submitted at least 1 month before the planned departure! 

For any questions, please contact us at: erasmus@metropolitan.hu 

Applications can be submitted by filling out the following questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/Q6izLd5vq2?origin=lprLink 

1. The applicant must be a full-time, part-time, adjunct, or volunteer instructor, or a full-time administrative employee at the Budapest Metropolitan University. 
2. The applicant must have the necessary language skills for the planned teaching or participation in the training. 
3. The applicant must have the approval of their direct supervisor to participate in the mobility – coordination with the supervisor is required before submitting the application. 
4. In order to support as many participants as possible, the main rule is that only mobility lasting up to 5 working days can be supported, and support can be granted once per semester. 
5. To ensure the effective use of funding and the diversification of mobilities, the review of applications may be influenced by the chosen destination and institution. If the institution to be visited has already been visited by 3 employees in the same semester, the International Committee cannot support the application. It is recommended to consult with the International Coordination Office staff regarding the destination choice before applying. 
6. Weekend days – except in special cases – are not accepted as activity days, and they can only be supported if the professional program falls on the weekend and this can be justified. 

1. Teaching Mobility 

A minimum of 8 hours of teaching over 5 working days. If you spend more than 5 working days abroad, the required number of teaching hours increases proportionally.

1. Training Mobility 

Networking, learning about similar roles and structures at other universities, gathering experience, mapping best practices, job shadowing, participation in staff weeks, etc. 

As a lecturer, you can also participate in training mobility, and in this case, you do not have to teach during your time abroad. 

IMPORTANT: Participation in a conference cannot be supported by the Erasmus+ program. 

Erasmus+ support can only be applied for activities within Europe. 

In case of activities outside Europe, a separate call will be issued. 

The METU’s educational mobility partners can be found here.

We also recommend the Teaching Mobility page. 

The METU’s training mobility partners can be found here.

You can participate in an organized International Staff Week by choosing from options here: http://staffmobility.eu/staff-week-search. These are typically one-week events organized around various professional topics, offering networking opportunities, cultural programs, and knowledge expansion. The site is international, so you’ll have the chance to meet other participants with similar interests. This opportunity is especially interesting for staff but is also available for lecturers. 

Additionally, you can travel to any higher education institution with an ECHE (European Charter for Higher Education) based on an individual agreement. 

Please note that in case of direct contact with the host institution, communication and email exchanges may take longer. It may also happen that there is no capacity to host the staff member. Please take these factors into account when planning the dates for your mobility. 

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden | 170 EUR 

The third countries not associated with the 13th and 14th region program | 170 EUR 

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain | 152 EUR 

Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Poland, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Turkey | 132 EUR 

Based on the distance of the applied institution. The calculation is based on the distance determined by the official Erasmus Distance Calculator. This is a flat rate, so it is not per direction. 

Travel under 500 km? Go green! 

What counts as a green mode of transport? 

Green travel modes include: 

1. Train 
2. Long-distance buses 
3. Bicycle 
4. Carpooling (when the car is used by multiple passengers) 

Important! Airplanes and ships are not considered green travel modes, so using these transport means will disqualify you from receiving the support. 

The living allowance is provided for the days spent working abroad, which must be supported by a participation certificate. In addition, we provide an extra 2 days of living allowance for the day before the first day of work abroad and the day after the last day of work abroad. Regardless of this, it is possible to travel earlier or return later, but no support is provided for additional days. 

In order to support as many participants as possible, the main rule is that we can only support mobilities of a maximum of 5 working days, and one mobility per semester can be applied for. 

Please note that the Erasmus support is only a contribution to the travel costs and may not cover all your expenses. 

The support amount can be used for anything; no accounting is required, and no invoices need to be submitted. 

If there is any participation fee (e.g., workshop fee), the support amount will also contribute to that; we cannot provide separate funding for this (usually requested for organized Staff Weeks). 

Once your travel is confirmed, you can start booking accommodation and purchasing flight tickets even before the support amount arrives. However, please consider that if the trip fails due to reasons other than force majeure, we cannot reimburse already incurred expenses. 

Erasmus+ additional support for participants with disabilities or health conditions 

Support is available for students and staff with disabilities or chronic health conditions who have received an Erasmus+ mobility grant. Applications for this support can be made as specified in the current call. 

1. Contact the host institution or apply for the Staff Week. Contacting the institution may take more time in the case of individual destinations, so make sure to factor this in when planning your travel date. 
2. Clarify details with the host institution, and if needed, pay the participation fee (mostly applies to Staff Week cases). 
3. Complete the Mobility Agreement, ensuring all sections are filled out. Signatures from both the participant and the host institution are required. 
4. Obtain the approval of your supervisor (supporting statement from your direct supervisor) (see "Useful Documents, Links"). 
5. Once the invitation is confirmed, submit your application to METU with the signed Mobility Agreement, English CV, motivational letter, language proficiency document, and supervisor approval (see the "Submitting the Application" section). 
6. The International Coordination Office will inform the participant about the result of the application and initiate the contract process. 
7. Contract signing for the support amount with METU. 
8. Travel. 
9. Submit final documentation (see "Report" section). 

To apply, fill out the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/Q6izLd5vq2?origin=lprLink 

To complete the form, you need to log in with your METU Office 365 password. If you have forgotten it or have not used your METU Office 365 account, please contact passadmin@metropolitan.hu for assistance. 

1. The Mobility Agreement for Teaching or Mobility Agreement for Training, signed by both the applicant and the host institution, depending on the type of planned mobility. (You can find this under "Useful Documents" on the page.) 
2. A statement from your supervisor approving the mobility. 
3. An English CV. 
4. Language proficiency certificate, language exam paper 
5. A motivational letter with an educational/training plan (either in Hungarian or English), explaining how the mobility supports your METU career and METU's internationalization goals, and outlining the planned activities, objectives, expected outcomes, and impacts. This must also be filled out in the Mobility Agreement. 
6. Bank account verification - we check that the number is correct for the contract. As the payment is made in EUR, it is recommended to provide an EUR account number. A screenshot of your online banking page is acceptable, but please cover your balance. 
7. Insurance name and number – individual insurance is required to sign the support contract (the European Health Insurance Card alone is not sufficient). 

Applications that meet formal and content requirements will be reviewed by the International Committee after their professional evaluation and support. The application platform also asks for contract-related data to prepare the contracts promptly. 

For approved applications, the International Coordination Office will prepare the contract based on the uploaded data and send it by email. If all data is correct, four printed and signed copies should be sent to us either by postal mail or internal mail: Postal address: International Coordination Office, 1148 Budapest, Nagy Lajos király útja 1-9.  

Internal mail: International Coordination Office, Infopark C Building 

The report must be submitted to the International Coordination Office within 30 calendar days after returning, via email to erasmus@metropolitan.hu. 

The report must include the following documents: 

1. A 1-page professional report (in English or Hungarian). 
2. A Certificate of Attendance – signed by the host institution; the original must be sent by post or internal mail to the International Coordination Office. 
3. Completion of the European Commission's online survey: EU Survey – this will be automatically sent to the provided email address. 

Submitting an application indicates acceptance of the application conditions. In case of any disputes, the current official Erasmus Programme Guide will apply.