Students enrolled at TalTech can apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship for internships. Applications for Erasmus+ internship scholarships are open year-round. However, students must submit their application at least 1 month before the start of the internship*.
Host organisations may include companies, training centres, research centres, and other organisations, including higher education institutions. European Union institutions, bodies, and agencies are not eligible as host organisations.
Students can participate in the Erasmus+ programme multiple times, either as a student or as an intern, up to 12 months per one level of study (Bachelor/Master/PhD).
*Applications submitted in July will be processed in August.
Internship Duration & Eligibility
To apply, a student should:
- have a GPA at least 3.0;
- have sufficient foreign language proficiency, min. B2;
- find an internship position independently or with the help of the Internship Curator in their School;
- ensure that the internship is related to their field of study;
- receive ECTS for the internship afterwards, for short-term internship at least 3 ECTS.
In case you are doing your internship on your last semester before graduation, the end date of the mobility shall be:
- 15th of May in Spring semester;
- 15th of December in Autumn semester.
At present, TalTech does not offer Erasmus+ funding for recent graduates. Should this change, we will update the website accordingly.
*NB! Limited budget. Applications can be accepted only while funds remain available.
Good to know
In case you have already fulfilled the internship course in your curriculum, you can still go for your internship abroad and use the course UTT0130 - Internship Abroad (Välispraktika) to fulfill the requirement for ECTS.
Please note that scholarships can only be awarded for internships that take place physically at the host institution. Online internships are not eligible for funding.
We are unable to fund internships that are already underway or have been completed. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must submit their applications at least 1 month before the internship start date.
If you are studying in one of the joint study programmes between TalTech and another Estonian university, students can apply from the leading side only: Strategic Design and Technology (EADM) students must apply through TalTech.
Scholarship
- 824 EUR per 30 days – Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
- 756 EUR per 30 days – Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
- 700 EUR per 30 days – Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey
As part of the Erasmus+ programme, students have the opportunity to participate in the international dimension, which allows mobility to third countries not associated with the programme.
If a student is interested in this option, the first step is to contact the TalTech Mobility Centre. The Mobility Centre will check whether a cooperation agreement with the host university already exists or whether a one-time cooperation agreement can be established.
Scholarship:
- Region 1-12: 700 EUR per 30 days
- Region 13-14: 674 EUR per 30 days
NB! There is a limited budget for International Dimension, meaning applications can be accepted only while funds remain available.
Third countries not associated to the Programme:
| Region 1: Western Balkans | Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro |
| Region 2: Neighbourhood East | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine |
| Region 3: South-Mediterranean countries | Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia |
| Region 4: Russian Federation | Territory of Russia as recognised by international law |
| Region 5: Asia | Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, DPR Korea, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macao, Singapore and Taiwan |
| Region 6: Central Asia | Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
| Region 7: Middle East | Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
| Region 8: Pacific | Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Australia, New Zealand |
| Region 9: Sub-Saharan Africa | Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo - Democratic Republic of the, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Region 10: Latin America | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela |
| Region 11: Caribbean | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago |
| Region 12: US and Canada | United States of America, Canada |
| Region 13 | Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State |
| Region 14 | Faroe Islands, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
- Up to the 14th day of activity — 79 EUR per day
- 15th to the 30th day of activity — 56 EUR per day
All students going for Erasmus+ mobilities will receive a standard travel support. Travel support is calculated by the European Comissions distance calculator.
| Travel distance | In case of standard travel (incl 1+1 travel days) | In case of green travel (up to 3+3 travel days) |
| 10-99 km | 28 EUR | 56 EUR |
| 100-499 km | 211 EUR | 285 EUR |
| 500-1999 km | 309 EUR | 417 EUR |
| 2000-2999 km | 395 EUR | 535 EUR |
| 3000-3999 km | 580 EUR | 785 EUR |
| 4000-7999 km | 1188 EUR | 1188 EUR |
| 8000 km or more | 1735 EUR | 1735 EUR |
Students, who prefer sustainable means of transport to their exchange destination and back, can receive a green travel support. Sustainable means of transport is defined as the travel that uses low emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car-pooling.
When using green travel option, the participant must present tickets/boarding passes (after the mobility) to TalTech and fill in the Green Travel Declaration form (request from the Mobility Centre).
Students who are entitled to fewer opportunity top-up are as follows:
- recipient of Estonian need-based study/special allowance;
- parent of minor child/children;
- from foster care background;
- with diminished work ability;
- with health related special needs or chronic illness.
Fill in the Declaration of Honor/Kinnituskiri (request from the Mobility Centre) and send it to [email protected].
| Long-term internship | Short-term internship |
| 250 EUR per 30 days |
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Erasmus+ Inclusion Support is additional financial support for students who may face obstacles to participating in international mobility without extra assistance. The support is intended to help ensure equal access to Erasmus+ opportunities for participants with fewer opportunities and/or special needs.
The grant is based on actual additional costs related to your mobility. Depending on your individual needs, the support may cover expenses such as:
- adapted accommodation,
- travel assistance,
- medical support,
- assistive equipment,
- adaptation of learning materials,
- or support from an accompanying person.
The inclusion support grant is provided in addition to the regular Erasmus+ study grant and is based on real costs.
If you would like to apply or learn more about the application procedure, please contact us at [email protected].
Your application will be assessed by the higher education institution and the National Agency, which will determine the amount of additional support that may be granted.
Students participating in Erasmus+ programme will receive an additional 72 EUR (one time payment) on behalf of the Estonian Government.
How to apply?
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO APPLY FOR ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNSHIP
STEP 1 - Find an internship position independently or with the help of the Internship Curator in your School. Ensure that the internship is related to your field of study and meets the criteria for the internship or subject in your curriculum.
STEP 2 - Once you have found an internship position, please send the Letter of Acceptance to the host organisation for completion and signature.
If the host organization issues its own acceptance letter containing all required information (internship period, organisation details, and internship description), a separate TalTech template is not required.
Step 3 - Apply for Erasmus scholarship through SoleMove
Log in with your TalTech account. Click “Create new application” and select either Normal student exchange (long-term) or Short student exchange (short-term). For Mobility type, choose P – Traineeship, then select the appropriate application period.
Now you need to wait a bit - your application will be processed, and the final decision will be announced in SoleMove.
After receiving a positive decision:
STEP 4 - Fill in the Learning Agreement: Before the Mobility and the Terms of Placement Agreement, and have them signed by all parties. Afterwards, upload the documents to the After Mobility tab of your application in SoleMove.
STEP 5 - Shortly afterwards, you will receive a Financial Agreement. The first payment, amounting to 70% of the total scholarship, will be transferred to you after the agreement has been signed by all parties. The exact payment date depends on the signing date and is usually made on the last working day of the month.
STEP 6 - After the internship has ended, you must submit the Learning Agreement: After the Mobility and the Transfer Form from OIS once you have received the ECTS for the internship. Upload the documents to SoleMove and complete the EU Survey, which will be sent automatically to your email address. After all necessary documents have been submitted, you will receive the remaining 30% of the scholarship.
Documentation
BEFORE APPLYING:
- Letter of Acceptance (This is a template, to be filled in by the host. If the host organisation issues its own acceptance letter containing all required information, such as internship period, organisation details, and internship description, a separate TalTech template is not required.)
- Motivation Letter
- CV
- TalTech supervisors approval (only for PhD students)
BEFORE THE INTERNSHIP:
- Proof of Insurance
- Learning Agreement: Before the Mobility (Please fill in digitally!)
- Terms of Placement Agreement (Please fill in digitally!)
In case there are any changes to the dates or content of the internship, please fill in the Learning Agreement: During the Mobility.
AFTER THE INTERNSHIP:
- Learning Agreement: After the Mobility (to be filled in by the host)
Additional information
Online Language Support (OLS) is a free online language learning platform provided through the Erasmus+ programme. It is designed to help participants improve their language skills before and during their mobility experience abroad. OLS supports language learning in a flexible and accessible way, helping learners feel more confident in everyday communication, studies, work, and cultural integration. OLS supports a wide range of European languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish.
OLS provides two main types of support:
1. Language Assessment Tests
Participants can take an online language assessment to evaluate their current language level. The test helps learners understand their strengths and identify areas for improvement. Results are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels (A1–C2).
The assessment typically evaluates:
- Reading comprehension
- Listening comprehension
- Grammar and vocabulary
2. Online Language Courses
After completing the assessment, participants can access interactive online language courses tailored to their level and learning goals.
Courses may include:
- Grammar and vocabulary exercises
- Listening and reading activities
- Pronunciation practice
- Interactive lessons and videos
- Real-life communication scenarios
- Self-paced learning modules
Learners can study anytime and anywhere, making OLS a flexible tool alongside studies, internships, volunteering, or work placements abroad.
Create your account at EU Academy platform, then join the OLS community.
TalTech is a proud member of the Go2UNIS Network, supporting the mission of Go2RAIL – Travel Together – a non-profit tech startup making student travel across Europe more social, sustainable, and accessible.
What is Go2RAIL?
Go2RAIL helps exchange and international students travel together by train through its smart grouping bot that connects students on similar routes. It’s a new way to discover Europe, make friends, and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.
Why Use Go2RAIL?
- Travel greener with trains
- Connect with fellow students
- Make trips safer (night trains)
- Maximize your exchange experience
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