Johannes Kepler University Linz (Linz/Austria) - Exchange Scholarship

What the Exchange Scholarship gives you

You will receive a monthly grant of approximately 550 EUR to undertake a study period abroad as part of one of Johannes Kepler University Linz’s (JKU) exchange programmes. For stays in Europe under Erasmus+ (the EU exchange programme), the grant amounts to 470 to 520 EUR per month, depending on the country, and in special cases up to 700 EUR for 2024/25. For universities outside Europe, JKU pays its own grant of 1,000 to 1,800 EUR per semester, depending on the destination, as well as a flat-rate travel allowance of up to 1,000 EUR. Shorter stays are funded on a pro rata basis. If you are going abroad with your children or have a disability or chronic illness, you will receive an additional 250 EUR per month under the Erasmus+ programme. Two additional allowances may top up this amount. If you have had your main residence in Upper Austria for at least one year and there is still a funding shortfall, you can apply to the provincial government for up to 100 EUR extra per month. The costs of language courses may also be reimbursed.

Who can apply

• University: You are enrolled as a student at Johannes Kepler University Linz.
• Exchange place: You already have a confirmed place on an exchange programme. You cannot apply until this has been approved.
• Where you go: You are studying at a European university (Erasmus+) or at a university outside Europe (JKU scholarship).
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Your nationality is irrelevant.
• Field of study: Open to all subjects.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via JKU’s online form, which every exchange student is required to complete. There are two deadlines: 1 June for stays beginning in the winter semester (earliest start date in July), and 1 November for stays beginning in the summer semester. You cannot submit the form until your exchange place has been confirmed.