Short-term stays abroad

Study or traineeship abroad doesn’t always have to last an entire semester. Check out the opportunities available for shorter activities abroad.

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What options do I have?

During your degree, you can go abroad for shorter stays. This is a great opportunity to explore another country and meet others with similar interests. It’s often possible to apply for grants for these stays.

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Shorter study activities or traineeships abroad can be combined with regular semester exchange during your degree. It’s a good way to test if a full semester abroad is right for you, or to explore new opportunities if you’ve already been on exchange.

On this website, you’ll find examples of shorter stays abroad for studies and traineeships, as well as information on how to apply for financial support.

Remember that you can always contact the International Office or your student advisor if you have questions about studying abroad.

Study stays organised through your study programme

Some study programmes offer the opportunity for a short-term study abroad during your degree. In other study programs, there may be opportunities for short-term stays during the academic year, such as through temporary academic collaborations between UiS and one or more institutions abroad.

If you’re wondering whether there are relevant opportunities for your study programme, please contact your student advisor.

Challenges

UiS is a member of a university alliance for collaboration within higher education: the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). This alliance focuses on challenge-based learning (CBL), where students tackle real-world problems in teams consisting of other students, academic staff, and employees from organizations and local businesses.

More information about ECIU challenges.

Micro-modules

ECIU also offers micro-modules, allowing you to enhance your expertise in a subject area of interest and shape your own learning. The topics for micro-modules you enroll in don’t have to be directly related to your study programme. Micro-modules come in various formats; some are fully digital, while others take place at host institutions abroad.

More information about ECIU micro-modules.

Summer schools

Many universities abroad offer shorter study programmes during the summer. Please note that students usually have to pay fees to participate in summer schools, but it may be possible to apply for a grant if the programme meets the criteria outlined in the grant section below. You must explore any relevant summer schools on your own, but feel free to contact the International Office if you have questions about grant opportunities.

Traineeships organised through your study programme

Short-term traineeships abroad are typically organised through the study programme. If you’re wondering whether this may be relevant for you, please reach out to your student advisor.

Can I receive a grant?

You can go on short-term stays abroad regardless of whether you receive a grant or not. If the activity you wish to participate in meets the criteria below, you can apply for a grant from UiS. Please note that applications that don’t meet the requirements will be declined.

Are you a PhD student? Please check the intranet for more information on mobility options and application forms.

Grants for short-term study abroad are funded by the Erasmus+ programme.

Learn more about grant rates and documentation requirements.

Criteria

  • Structure: The activity must include both a physical component taking place abroad and a virtual online component.
  • Duration: The physical part of the stay must last between 5 and 30 days.
  • Credits: The combined physical and virtual components of the activity must yield a minimum of 3 ECTS.
  • Host Institution: There must be an exchange agreement between UiS and the host institution.

Applying for the grant

Application deadline: 2 weeks before the start date of the physical component of the activity.

Link to the online application form.

ECIU activity that doesn’t meet the criteria?

If you plan to participate in a micro-module or challenge abroad that doesn’t meet the criteria for Erasmus+ grants, you can contact the ECIU team at UiS to inquire about other support options.

Grants for short-term traineeships abroad are funded by the Erasmus+ programme.

Learn more about grant rates and documentation requirements.

Criteria

  • Structure: The activity must include both a physical component taking place abroad and a virtual online component.
  • Duration: The physical part of the stay must last between 5 and 30 days.

Applying for the grant

Application deadline: 2 weeks before the start date of the physical component of the activity.

Link to the online application form.

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