Erasmus+ is the EU's flagship program for education, training, youth, and sport. Every year, thousands of participants from Malta and across Europe benefit from funded exchanges, traineeships, and projects.
Visit Erasmus.mtErasmus+ is the EU program that supports education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. It provides funding for individuals to study, train, gain experience, or volunteer abroad — and for organisations to work on European projects and partnerships.
Study or complete a traineeship at a European university for one or two semesters. Available to students and staff at accredited institutions.
Practical placements and traineeships abroad for VET learners and staff. Gain real-world work experience in your field across Europe.
Short-term exchanges (5–21 days) for young people aged 13–30. Groups from different countries come together to explore a shared theme.
Mobility for youth workers and educators to train, shadow colleagues, and share best practices at organisations across Europe.
Collaborative projects promoting grassroots sport, healthy lifestyles, and volunteering in sport across European countries.
Mobility and cooperation opportunities for adult learners and staff in adult education organisations throughout Europe.
The application process depends on your program area, but these four steps apply to most Erasmus+ opportunities.
Confirm you meet the age, nationality, and institutional requirements for your chosen program type.
Identify a partner institution, organisation, or host in another eligible country that aligns with your goals.
Apply through your sending institution or directly via the Erasmus+ National Agency in Malta.
Once approved, receive your grant, finalise logistics, and embark on your European experience.
Malta's unique position as a small English-speaking EU island makes it one of the most popular Erasmus+ destinations in Europe. Students, trainees, and youth workers come from across the continent to participate in programs hosted by Maltese institutions.
Erasmus+ is open to students, trainees, young people, youth workers, and staff from participating countries. Eligibility criteria vary by program type — students typically need to be enrolled at an Erasmus+ accredited institution.
Grant amounts vary by destination country and program type. For higher education exchanges, monthly grants typically range from €150–€700 depending on the cost of living in the destination country. Travel grants are also available.
Yes. Non-EU students enrolled at a participating institution in an eligible country can take part in Erasmus+ activities. The key requirement is typically institutional affiliation, not citizenship.
Deadlines vary by institution and program type. For Key Action 1 (mobility) projects, the main deadline for organisations is typically in February each year. Individual student deadlines are set by sending institutions, usually in spring or autumn.
No. Erasmus+ covers higher education, vocational training, school education, adult education, youth, and sport. NGOs, companies, and public bodies can all participate in certain program areas.
Erasmus.mt is the dedicated Maltese Erasmus+ resource — find programs, get support, and apply with confidence.