Short-term stays in Europe
If it’s not possible for you to spend one or two semesters abroad—for example, if you’re unable to participate in a long-term physical mobility program for academic purposes due to personal, family, health-related, or program-related circumstances—and are therefore unable to participate in a long-term physical mobility program for academic purposes, short-term stays may be an alternative:
Programs
General opportunities: summer or winter schools, language courses in Europe
Opportunities from partner universities: Short-term programs in Europe (and worldwide)
Blended Short-Term Mobility (including Erasmus funding)
refers to a combination of a shorter in-person mobility experience with a virtual component (short-term blended mobility) or participation in a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) (with a mandatory virtual phase). Blended short-term mobility is eligible for Erasmus funding.
Calls for applications for Blended Intensive Programs
SOI 178 - Challenge: Can We Trust AI in Medical Imaging? In-person classes will be held from January 25 to 29, 2027, in Trento.
SOI 176 - Challenge: Back to the Future: Energy Security and Microalgae. In-person classes will be held from November 16 to 20, 2026, in Trento.
SOI 175 - Challenge: Alternatives to Animal-Based Scientific Research. In-person classes will be held from November 2 to 6, 2026, in Trento.
SOI 158 - Challenge: Navigating the Future of Universities in Europe. In-person classes will be held from November 2 to 6, 2026, in Trento.
SOI 155 - Management and Innovation Topics. In-person classes will be held from November 16 to 20, 2026, in Trento.
Apply here : SOI Admission Application 2026/27 S1
Deadline: September 7, 2026
Blended Short-Term Mobility: Application and Funding
Funding Conditions: When participating in a Blended Short-Term Program, the in-person mobility activity must last between 5 and 30 days and be supplemented by a mandatory virtual component that facilitates a shared online learning experience and teamwork. A minimum of 3 ECTS credits must be earned for the in-person and virtual components combined.
- Check or inquire at to see if the Blended Short-Term program takes place at a TUD Erasmus partner university and whether a Blended Short-Term mobility agreement has been established with that university.
- Registration at the host university: Apply directly by the deadline through the call for applications for the BIP or Short-Term Blended Program to participate at the host university.
- Funding: You’ll receive information about funding for Blended Short-Term mobility through Erasmus+ after registering in Mobility Online; see also Funding: What Support You Can Count On.
- Registration via Mobility Online: Apply in Mobility Online for an available exchange spot in the Short-Term Blended Program no later than 30 days before the start of the virtual and in-person components of the short program (green button = spot available). If no available spot is displayed, email your BIP registration confirmation to . You will then receive the link to register via Mobility Online.
- After successfully applying for an Erasmus spot via the mobility portal, the International Office will issue your grant agreement .
- Create your digital Learning Agreement via your mobility workflow with a minimum of 3 credits and have it fully signed (by TUD and the host university) before the start of your stay.
- You can find more information about Erasmus on the Erasmus website