Erasmus+ note:

Post-Brexit the UK is not part of the Erasmus+ funding framework. Most of Durham's partners in Europe are in the Erasmus+ framework and may use paperwork which includes Erasmus+ logos or wording, however, this does not mean that Durham students going to Europe are Erasmus+ students and does not make them eligible for Erasmus+ funding.

Funding:

• The University participates in the UK Government's Government Turing [funding] Scheme to support European placements. However, the Turing funding call for 2025/26 has not opened. We will bid for as much funding as we can, however, we cannot guarantee full funding from Turing. Within the Turing [funding] Scheme, priority is given to Widening Participation. Please note: Turing is a funding scheme, not an exchange programme.
• Erasmus+ is not available to Durham students (including EU nationals).
• Switzerland is not part of the Erasmus+ programme. It runs its own parallel programme called the The Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP). SEMP offers funding to students to study at a Swiss partner university for between 3 and 12 months:
  • SEMP funding for students going to Switzerland is administered by the host university and not by Durham University.
  • There is no guarantee of SEMP funding so if you are allocated a place at a Swiss partner university, you should contact your host institution to request full details about the SEMP grant, including how to apply, how much funding is available, and when it is paid.
  • If funds are limited, your host institution will determine who receives funding.
  • If you receive SEMP funding, you are not permitted to receive Turing funding as as we are not permitted to double fund students.

Regulations:

• Agreements are largely subject specific – each department has links with specific universities. Places are ring-fenced for students from the ‘owning’ department. Combined / Joint Honours students can apply through any of their individual subjects;
• 12 month maximum length of placement;
• Apply to department in Michaelmas term of second year. Less competitive than Non European Exchange – for 2024/25 around 90% of applicants were successful;
• Some partners will teach in the host country language, but some will teach in English;
• Students will have to meet Turing Grant Regulations to be eligible for funding.

Options:

• Students may apply for institution-wide or specific department to department places

Departmental Agreements

The majority of exchange agreements are at a departmental level. Please click on your relevant Department to find the agreements available to you.

Combined and Joint Honours students are able to choose from agreements within their subject area/s. Students are required to seek approval from all departments including the Combined Honours exchange coordinators.

Your Departmental Exchange Coordinator can provide further information and assistance about options available through your department.

Please be aware that if an institution is neither linked with your Durham department nor is not one of the institution-wide agreements, then you are not able to undertake a GO placement there. Not all partnerships are available for all levels of study. Some institutions have agreements with Durham departments for PG study only.

Research Exchanges

A number of our European Exchange partners allow for exchange at PGR level. It may be possible to undertake a research exchange at an institution not linked to your Durham department. You should use the links above to identify institutions that offer PGR exchange.