Erasmus+ Blended Short-Term Mobility (also known as BIP) is an exchange program that consists of both a digital and a physical component. To participate, you must earn at least 3 ECTS credits, and the physical part of the mobility must last between 5 and 14 days. You may receive a scholarship for the physical component.
Erasmus+ Blended Short-Term Mobility (also known as BIP) is an exchange program that consists of both a digital and a physical component. To participate, you must earn at least 3 ECTS credits, and the physical part of the mobility must last between 5 and 30 days. You may receive a scholarship for the physical component.
Students at USN (University of South-Eastern Norway) can receive scholarship support for participating in blended mobility, which combines physical mobility with a virtual component. It is possible to engage in short-term mobility from the first year of study. Note that only students admitted to degree programs at USN are eligible to apply. Students in one-year programs cannot receive Erasmus+ scholarships.
In short-term mobility, the physical component must be between 5 and 30 days. The maximum scholarship duration is 14 days. Overall, the physical mobility and the virtual component must account for a minimum of 3 ECTS credits (equivalent to 3 study points).
Scholarship Rates
- 70 EUR per day for the first 5-14 days (79 EUR for start-up in H23).
- Travel days before and after the activity can also be covered.
Example: If you participate in physical mobility for 5 days and have two travel days, you will receive a scholarship for 7 days.
--> Please be aware that Erasmus+ activities are never fully funded. The scholarship covers part of the costs of your stay abroad, and you will need to cover the remaining expenses yourself.
Additional Grants:
Students facing fewer opportunities might receive additional grants:
- 100 euros for short-term mobility lasting 5 to 14 days.
Note that this additional grant does not apply to internships.
Green Mobility:
You can apply for support for environmentally friendly travel (“green travel”). The scholarship for green travel is a one-time payment of 50 EUR. It is a requirement that over 50% of your travel is done using environmentally friendly modes of transportation (bus, train, bicycle, and/or carpooling).
Students interested in green travel must complete a “Declaration on Honour” document, which you will receive after applying.
Application Procedures:
- Fill out the online application form and upload confirmation of the activity.
- The form must be completed at least 1 month before the physical part of the short-term stay begins.
If your application is approved, you will receive an email from the Erasmus+ coordinator with information about the process, deadlines, and forms.
Required Documents:
Before the Physical Mobility:
- Scholarship Agreement: You will receive this agreement from the Erasmus+ coordinator after submitting the application form.
- Online Learning Agreement (OLA): You need to create this yourself here.
- Language Test (OLS): Note that this applies only to students with physical mobility lasting more than 14 days. You will receive the language test via email from the Erasmus+ coordinator.
After the Physical Mobility:
- EU Report from the Stay
- Confirmation of Stay