International student mobility

Erasmus+ is the EU program that promotes education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Its budget of 14.7 billion euro will allow more than four million Europeans to study, continue their education, obtain job experience or volunteer abroad.

• Erasmus+ Charta
• Erasmus+ Policy Statement
• Erasmus+ Student Charter

The Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation grants scholarships to promote academic exchange between Austria and the USA.

Founded in 1995, CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Students) is a mobility program by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research that supports students and teachers in Central and Southeastern Europe.

The City of Graz promotes the possibility of study-related stays abroad at bilateral partner institutions of Med Uni Graz by awarding scholarships.

The OeAD, Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalization, advises, supports and connects people and institutions in education, science, research and culture. Its most important tools are European and international exchange and transnational mobility, which the OeAD promotes and operationally supports at key positions.

• Plan your trip well and take into consideration different means of transportation (e. g., bus, train).
• Avoid flights if possible, above all short-haul flights. If you fly, book nonstop flights.
• If you are going abroad with Erasmus+: Use the Interrail Pass for Erasmus+
• Travel with little luggage. This also makes it easier to avoid taking a taxi after you arrive.
• Compensate for CO₂ emissions.
• Print out your travel documents only if it is absolutely necessary.

• Choose environmentally friendly and sustainable accommodation (e. g., passive house).
• Discover the surrounding area in the host country instead of driving far.
• Take public transportation when you check out the host country.
• If you travel throughout the country, stay in environmentally friendly accommodation and support sustainable tourism.

• Walk short distances, ride a bike or take public transportation instead of going by car or taxi.
• Use a reusable water bottle and avoid buying water if the local water quality permits it.
• Conserve resources (e.g., water, electricity).
• Inform yourself about separation of waste and recycling.
• Buy local products (e.g., at a farmers' market).
• Turn off the air conditioning if you don't need it.