Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
All you need to know about opportunities for citizens and organizations from Tajikistan to participate in 🇪🇺Erasmus+ programme.
Erasmus+ — is a European Union programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport. It helps participants gain international experience, develop professional and personal skills, and establish connections with European partners.
The main goals of the program:
- improving the quality of education and professional training;
- development of digital and green competencies;
- promoting inclusion and equal opportunities;
- strengthening international cooperation and European values.
From Tajikistan (a country in Region 6 – Central Asia, “third countries not associated with the Programme”), the following can participate in Erasmus+:
- 🎓 students, graduates, and postgraduate students of universities;
- 👩🏫 university faculty and administrative staff;
- 🏛️ higher education institutions, NGO, and organizations working in the field of higher or vocational education;
- 🏢 public and private institutions participating in international educational projects.
⚠️ Youth and Sport programs (Youth and Sport sector) are not yet available to countries in Region 6, including Tajikistan.
Participation is only possible through higher education and partnership projects (KA1, KA2, KA3, Jean Monnet).
📘 For students and teachers
Citizens of Tajikistan can participate in programs through their universities if they cooperate with universities from EU countries in the following areas:
- Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) – short-term exchanges (study, teaching, internships);
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) are international master’s programmes.
How to proceed:
- Please contact the international department of your university.
- Find out if your university participates in Erasmus+ projects.
- If yes, please submit your application through the internal competition.
- If not, you can apply for an Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree yourself.
🌍 For organizations and NGOs
Organisations from Tajikistan cannot submit projects directly, but can be partners in projects submitted by organisations from the EU or associated countries.
📘 Read more:
🔗 Erasmus+ Programme Guide — Eligible Countries (Region 6: Central Asia)
Participants from Tajikistan can study, teach, do internships, and participate in projects in countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme:
🇪🇺 EU and EEA countries (Associated countries of the programme):
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Associated third countries:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
📍 Tajikistan is part of Region 6 (Central Asia) and can collaborate with organizations from all countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme.
A detailed list of countries is available at the link:
🔗 Erasmus+ Programme Guide — Eligible countries
Yes. Erasmus+ participants receive financial support (a grant) that covers:
- living expenses,
- transport, including “green travel” (train, bus, etc.),
- partly – food and personal expenses.
The grant amount depends on the destination country and the duration of the trip.
- Training or Internship (ICM): 2–12 months
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s: 1–2 academic years
- Job Shadowing or Faculty Mobility: 2–60 days
A Learning Agreement is a document that describes a participant’s educational or internship program and confirms that the results will be recognized upon their return home. It is signed by:
- sending university (in Tajikistan);
- host university (in the EU);
- the participant himself.
The Europass Mobility is an official document confirming your experience and skills gained during your studies or internship abroad.
📄 Learn more about the Europass
KA 1 – Learning Mobility:
Learning, teaching, internships, training, and professional development.
KA 2 – Cooperation Partnerships:
Joint international projects and innovative initiatives.
KA 3 – Support for Policy Development:
Projects aimed at reforming education systems, youth, and professional policy.
Jean Monnet Actions:
Supports teaching, research, and dissemination of knowledge about the European Union and its policies.
The Distance Calculator helps you calculate the distance between cities to determine the amount of your Erasmus+ travel grant.