Short exchanges and intensive weeks

Erasmus+ “Blended Intensive Programme” (BIP) programmes

Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) means a course that combines physical and virtual joint learning. A BIP course is organised by three higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme from three different Erasmus+ programme countries. These are short study modules (min. 3 ECTS per BIP course) that enable participation even for those for whom long-term individual mobility would not be possible.

Short exchanges organised by Laurea

An international period is often included in a Laurea study module. You apply for the study module during the normal enrolment period. In some cases a motivation letter is also required so that the student selections can be made.

Short-term exchanges organised independently by students (e.g. summer or winter schools)

A student may participate in short exchanges advertised on the intranet that are not Erasmus+-funded. Laurea’s own grant is available for this. Courses must provide credits that can be included in the student’s degree.

• Participating students must familiarise themselves with the criteria for short term exchange to check whether they are eligible for support. 

European Nursing Module (ENM)

European Nursing Module (ENM) 

The ENM network offers nursing and public health nursing students the opportunity to take part in a two-week short exchange in European partner countries. During the exchange, students participate in theory teaching organised by the host institution two days a week and practise in a clinical environment three days a week. The placement is observational “hands-off” practice, where the main objective is to observe the nursing culture of the host country. The exchange programme also includes various cultural events depending on the destination country.

The exchange takes place annually during the same weeks in March, May and October. The application process at your own school should be started about 6 months before a possible exchange. You can check the list of partner institutions and destinations from Laurea’s ENM coordinator.

Students accepted for ENM follow the same process in making the SoleMove mobility application as students applying for other exchanges. Laurea’s own grant is available to cover exchange costs. For more information on funding, see the funding sections on this page.

Start the application process by contacting Laurea UAS’s ENM coordinator: anu.haavisto@laurea.fi 

NOTE! In each exchange, upon acceptance to the programme participating students must request a confirmation (“confirmation of study visit”) from their tutor teacher, confirming that participation (5 credits) fits into their studies.

Watch a short video about the ENM exchange!

See the list of current short exchange opportunities: Short Mobilities for students.xlsx

Read the news opened from the links and its contained links carefully. Also note the application timing; each short exchange has its own schedule.

1. Discuss with your tutor teacher whether participation in the course is possible in relation to your studies and how it will be recognised in your degree. Complete the teacher’s confirmation form and ask the tutor teacher to sign it. This will be attached to the Solemove application. 
2. Apply for the exchange according to the instructions provided for that exchange
3. After receiving approval from the partner institution, proceed to the Solemove application (instructions for filling out the application)
4. Next you will receive an automated message with instructions for creating the learning agreement and for the funding application

Familiarise yourself with the host thoroughly and proceed with the application according to the instructions. In some exchanges you apply directly to the receiving institution and then proceed to the Solemove application, and in others the order is reversed.

NOTE! The application deadlines for long exchanges do not apply to short exchanges. Check short exchange application deadlines and instructions from the news or the relevant degree programme.

All Laurea degree students can apply for short exchanges. However, it is good to note the differing possibilities of receiving funding. See more on the grant tab. A student may apply for a maximum of 2 short exchanges during the academic year.

Participants must have a good command of English sufficient for studying and for various professional situations. Host institutions may have their own requirements regarding required language skills. The credits to be completed during the exchange must fit into your PSP. You cannot earn extra credits during the exchange. Study your host institution’s requirements carefully. The student should be flexible, proactive, able to accept diversity and have good interaction skills. Awareness of Finland, and the willingness and ability to represent Finland and Laurea abroad.

If there are more applicants for the same short exchange than we can send, we additionally use the following criteria for selection:

• Priority is given to students who have not previously been on an exchange
• Selections prioritise students from the field specified by the partner institution
• Grades of completed study modules
• Completed credits (according to your PSP)

The grant is paid about a month before the start of the exchange or as soon as possible if the application has arrived less than a month before the start. Support must be applied for before the exchange.

Erasmus+ grants

• Erasmus+ grant amounts are based on the duration of the mobility and the destination country.
• Grants may be available for up to 12 months during one degree.
• The Erasmus+ grant is tax-free income.
• The actual duration of the Erasmus+ mobility is checked after the exchange from the Letter of Confirmation issued by the host institution.

Instructions for filling out the grant application

Short hybrid exchanges

Short exchange programme which includes both physical and online mobility, such as a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)

Erasmus+ grant:

• 1-4 days, 79€/day
• 15-30 days, 56€/day

Students with Fewer Opportunities

Students who fulfil the conditions for the Erasmus+ grant and who have special needs or otherwise fewer opportunities for mobility (only in Erasmus+ mobilities) may be eligible to apply for additional support:

Contact the coordinator for outgoing students for more information.

Erasmus+ Fewer opportunities grant:

• 1-14 days, 100€
• 15-30 days: 150€

Travel support and Green travel Erasmus+

All Erasmus+ mobilities are eligible for travel support depending on the distance to the destination. You can calculate the distance to your host institution here: Distance Calculator – Erasmus+ set the starting location as Vantaa (Tikkurila campus). 

Travelling by low-emission modes such as bus, train or carpooling gives you additional financial support for the exchange and up to 4 additional travel days.  

NOTE! To receive the guarantee (for green travel), fill in this form and send it signed to the International Mobility Services. Also keep all travel receipts for possible EU audits. The journey should be made via the fastest possible route without stopover days. 

Travel support based on distance

Distance (km)	Green travel support (€)	Standard travel support (€)
10-99	56	28
100-499	285	211
500-1999	417	309
2000-2999	535	395
3000-3999	785	580
4000-7999	1188	1188
8000 ->	1735	1735

You can receive a grant for student exchange through various mobility programmes. You can receive only one type of support per exchange. The grant is paid about a month before the start of the exchange or as soon as possible if the application has arrived less than a month before the start. Support must be applied for before the exchange.

Through Laurea you can apply for grants for the following mobility programmes:

• Erasmus+
• Nordplus
• TFK, in short exchanges usually led by a teacher
• European Nursing Module
• Laurea’s own grant

Grant amounts depend on the duration of the exchange and the destination country, as well as the funder. Mobility grants require physical mobility. It is not possible to apply to Laurea for grants for non-study/non-work purposes.

Accessibility or inclusion support (Erasmus+, TFK and Nordplus)

In some mobility programmes it is also possible to receive accessibility or inclusion support based on actual costs.

• Support can be granted to a person whose disability, illness, learning difficulty or other special need causes additional costs for the exchange period.
• Inform the International Affairs expert if you are applying for this support. The international team applies for this support separately from the Finnish National Agency (OPH).
• The support should be applied for about 6 months before the start of the exchange

Laurea’s own grant

Short exchanges

Summer and Winter School programmes, intensive weeks, European Nursing Module or other short exchange. All destinations.

Laurea’s grant:

• A limited number are awarded each year
• 3-14 days, 70€ per activity day
• You can apply for Laurea’s own grant for short student exchanges. Read the short exchange grant criteria.
• Laurea’s own grant is limited, so it cannot be guaranteed to all applicants.
• Please note that Laurea’s grant will not be paid for an exchange participant who has been awarded another grant.

Note that you can receive Laurea’s own grant only once during your studies.

Nordplus funding

Nordplus funds the student’s participation, travel and accommodation. Binding registration is required.

European Nursing Module

Laurea’s own grant

Solegrant grant application

You can apply for a grant when

• your exchange dates are confirmed and you have also received approval from the host institution,
• the Learning Agreement is signed.

The grant application is completed electronically in the Solemove/Solegrant system. Required attachments:

• You must attach the acceptance/confirmation letter from the host institution to your grant application. The acceptance letter must show the duration of the exchange.
• In addition, you need a signed OLA or Learning Agreement form.

Grant applications are processed once a week. Processing takes longer if the application has deficiencies or is not completed. When a grant application is approved, the grant is transferred to your bank account within 1-2 weeks.

Kela study allowance

• It is possible to receive study allowance for studies abroad. Study allowance for abroad is applied for in Kela’s online service.
• Grants and allowances intended for study exchange abroad do not prevent the receipt of study allowance. Erasmus+ grants and other non-taxable exchange grants do not affect income monitoring.
• Read more about study allowance for abroad on Kela’s website and about its payment here.

The student is responsible for booking travel and accommodation independently. An exception may be some teacher-led group trips where these arrangements have been planned in advance.

Passport, visa, residence permit

Check the required documents with the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

• An EU citizen must register their residence in another EU country if the stay lasts longer than 3 consecutive months. A student visa is required for countries outside the EU. Check the situation with the destination country’s embassy or consulate.
• Non-EU citizens: if the exchange is shorter than three months, one may travel to the Schengen area with a Finnish residence permit. If the exchange is longer than three months, a separate residence permit must be applied for each destination country.
• Note! Obtaining a residence permit may take time (especially for non-EU citizens), so it is advisable to start applying well in advance of the exchange.
• Depending on the length of the studies, due to Brexit you may need a visa for exchanges to the UK.
• Consult the government guidance and the type of visa you need
• Depending on the length of the studies, due to Brexit you may need a visa for exchanges to the UK.

Safety

• Familiarise yourself with the travel safety guide produced by Laurea: travel safety guide.
• Watch the safety video.

Insurance

• Laurea students are insured by statutory accident insurance, complemented by voluntary group accident insurance. The insurances are valid worldwide. The statutory accident insurance covers accidents occurring in curriculum-based studies and in practical training / unpaid internships both at home and abroad.
• Download the 2026 insurance documents here:  Liability insurance and Accident insurance NOTE! There is a separate document for each year.  
• Laurea students are insured by statutory accident insurance, complemented by voluntary group accident insurance. The insurances are valid worldwide. The statutory accident insurance covers accidents occurring in curriculum-based studies and in practical training / unpaid internships both at home and abroad.
• Laurea’s insurance does not, however, cover leisure time or illnesses, so students going on exchange or internships should also take out travel insurance that covers accidents and illnesses during leisure time, as well as repatriation, trip cancellation and interruption. The student must ensure that the insurance coverage is adequate for the destination country. When taking out insurance, it is advisable to mention the destination country and any countries you plan to visit during the exchange.
• Laurea’s insurance also does not cover damage to luggage, so taking out baggage insurance is highly recommended. Members of Laureamko receive discounts on insurance products with the SAMOK student card; ask Laureamko for more details at Laureamko.
• Taking out all necessary insurances is the student’s own responsibility.
• Citizens of EU/EEA countries can receive healthcare also in other member states; Finland has agreements with some other countries as well. To receive healthcare in other EU/EEA countries you need the European Health Insurance Card. More information at Kela’s website.
• The student insurance handbook can be found on the intranet Student insurances page.

Other

Read the travel advisory for your destination on the Ministry for Foreign Affairs website.

Make a travel notification on the Ministry for Foreign Affairs website according to their instructions.

Exchange certificate/Letter of Confirmation

After the exchange, upload it to the Solemove platform under the After exchange tab

If you have not received a certificate from the institution, request a completed and signed Letter of Confirmation at the end of your exchange from your host institution’s coordinator!

You can download the Letter of Confirmation here: Erasmus / Non-Erasmus Note whether the exchange was an Erasmus BIP course or another type. 

Recognition of studies / Credit recognition

• Submit an eAHOT application according to the agreed PSP placement or clarify with your teacher if this has not been agreed before the exchange. Recognition of international studies is applied for in Pakki with the eAHOT application, based on which they will be registered on your PSP. As attachments to the application you need a transcript and the Learning Agreement.
• The eAHOT application is approved administratively by the head of studies, but content-wise by your teacher tutor
• Heads of studies are responsible for recording the credits in Pakki; your teacher tutor is responsible for the content of your exchange studies.
• Submit an eAHOT application according to the agreed PSP placement or clarify with your teacher if this has not been agreed before the exchange. Recognition of international studies is applied for in Pakki with the eAHOT application, based on which they will be registered on your PSP. As attachments to the application you need a transcript and the Learning Agreement.
• Laurea uses ECTS credits (1 ECTS corresponds to 27 hours of work). According to the Learning Agreement, studies completed abroad are fully converted to the degree completed at Laurea. If the host institution does not use ECTS credits, see the credits conversion table.

Once you have received the Letter of Confirmation and your studies have been recognised, add the LoC and your transcript to the Solemove application’s After exchange tab.

Other important items:

• If your exchange took place under the Erasmus+ programme, you will receive an email requesting that you also complete the European Commission’s Erasmus+ feedback form (the EU participant report). Completing it is a mandatory part of participating in the programme.
• Share your experiences from the exchange!
• Help students planning exchanges and promote student exchange at Laurea, for example by sharing your experiences at international theme days and orientations.
• You can continue working with internationalisation, for example by acting as an international tutor.