ERASMUS STUDENTS
Below are the responses to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the impact of Brexit on Erasmus.
Please note, the answers provided are general advice for reference purposes and should not be taken as specific advice based on your individual circumstances. If you have questions not answered below, please contact us at erasmus@qub.ac.uk
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Will the Erasmus programme continue?
The University is committed to providing a range of international opportunities to its students during their degree programme.
The UK can continue to participate in the Erasmus programme until the end of the current cycle of the programme, up to 31 May 2023. Exchange opportunities and funding continue for the 2020-21 academic year, subject to the approval of your international placement by your School. The level of funding for 2021-22 onwards is to be confirmed.
Although the UK government has announced that the UK will not be participating in the next Erasmus programme, other options for student exchanges and work placements in Europe and worldwide will be available. The details of these new programmes are currently being developed and should be published during 2021
- Do I need a visa to study or work in Europe post Brexit?
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 and the transition period ended on 31 December 2020.
New rules on travel to the EU came into effect from 1 January 2021 for UK nationals. Living, studying and working in an EU country depends on the rules in that country. You may need to apply for a visa or residency, especially if your visit will be for a duration of more than 90 days. Information on the requirements for your host country are available on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website on Living in Europe and their detailed information for each country. Information about healthcare is also available there.
Holders of an Irish or other EU passport may continue to move and reside freely within the European Union.
Nationals of other non-EU countries may require a visa to live, study or work in the EU.
- How do I apply to go on an Erasmus placement?
Whether you have a compulsory year abroad in Europe as part of your degree or are considering an optional Erasmus placement, you should continue to apply through your Queen’s School in the normal manner. Please contact your School Erasmus Programme Director for guidance on the application process. Their details and other useful information is available here.
- Can I still come to Queen’s as an Erasmus student from another European country?
Queen’s currently has student exchange agreements with a large number of universities all across Europe and are committed to those relationships. We expect to continue to be able to accept incoming exchange students. Please contact your home university for guidance on their selection process and the availability of funding. Information on applying to Queen’s as an Erasmus student is available here.