Admission and Accommodation

• Apply in good time for both admission AND accommodation
• How to Apply - check host university's website, employer's details
• Ensure you have somewhere to stay for the first few days in case there is a waiting list 
• Location, distance from the university & entertainment; means of transport
• Cost; deposits, advance payments, etc., period of stay
• Facilities available
• What you may have to bring (e.g. bedding)

Grant

• Apply for your Erasmus grant - contact the Global Opportunities Team (Careers, Employability and Skills)
• Complete and return all sections of Bank Details form 
• Notify the Student Loan Company of your intended placement
• What additional sums may be made available - contact Education & Library Board to apply for enhanced student loan

Registration at the Host University

• Where and when
• What documents, photographs, etc. are needed

Immigration

• Passport
• Letter from host university / letter of offer from employer 
• Proof of financial support
• Any requirements to register with authorities, e.g police

Health & Insurance

• EHIC Form
• Private insurance for health and belongings
• Travel insurance

Climate

• What kind of clothing to take

Cost of living

• Public transport, saver tickets
• Cheap places to eat/buy food
• Student concessions generally

Academic

• Learning Agreement (study) or Training Agreement (work) - essential - should be completed before departure or soon after arrival at host.
• What choice of courses are available, content and level
• Erasmus Intensive Language Courses - apply by 25 May
• How teaching is organised, start and end dates for terms/semesters
• Methods of instruction, class sizes
• Attendance and work requirements
• Methods of assessment
• Grading schemes and issues of transcripts