Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The Erasmus programme was launched in June 1987 and it is one of the best-known Community actions and addresses the teaching and learning needs of all those in formal higher education and vocational education and training at tertiary level.

It has an estimated budget of €26.2 billion in the period 2021-2027.

The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.

The University of Rijeka joined this program in 2009 and has since signed over 860 bilateral Erasmus agreements with universities from most of the countries in the Erasmus programme. This co-operation includes student and staff exchanges. Since 2009, more than 2800 students and 1300 staff members of the University of Rijeka have participated in Erasmus. Since 2011, the university has welcomed more than 3400 incoming students and 1500 incoming staff members.

Student mobility and the academic recognition that comes with it are considered necessary prerequisites for an open and dynamic European educational area that will facilitate European integration and labour market mobility. The University of Rijeka promotes and facilitates student mobility through the Erasmus programme.

Students from universities that have signed the bilateral Erasmus agreement with the University of Rijeka can study at our university for one or two semesters.

Please note that incoming Erasmus students must be officially nominated by their home Erasmus coordinator. After being nominated for the Erasmus exchange, Erasmus students should upload the application form and all relevant documents to the UNIRI Erasmus application form database (see instructions under Incoming Erasmus students).

Nomination procedure:
Check the instructions for incoming Erasmus students.

Nomination deadlines:
1st June for the winter semester/whole academic year
1st November for the summer semester

Application deadlines:
10th June for the winter semester/whole academic year
10th November for the summer semester

Academic calendar:
1st semester (winter): beginning of October – end of January
2nd semester (summer): beginning of March – end of June
Examination period: February, end of June, beginning of July

Erasmus code: HR RIJEKA01
Erasmus University Charter
Erasmus Policy Statement
Erasmus Key Data 2025