Erasmus is a sub programme of the European Union Lifelong Learning Programme that supports increased mobility in higher education, particularly among students, but also among teachers and other staff.

• Support the creation of a European Higher Education Area.
• Enhancing the contribution of higher education and advanced vocational education in the innovation process at European level.
• To offer to students the exposure to other countries and cultures not only enriches their study experience but also promotes a more European-minded, flexible and mobile workforce that improves Europe’s competitiveness and innovation potential.

Mobility for Students
Student mobility Studies (SMS)
Student mobility Placements (SMP)

Mobility for Staff Teaching Assignment (STA)
Teaching staff of a National Higher Education Institution (HEI) - teach at a foreign HEI
Staff of a foreign company, invited by a National HEI - teach at a National HEI

Mobility for Staff Training (STT)
Teaching staff and non-teaching staff of a National Higher Education Institution (HEI) - for training in a foreign HEI;
Teaching staff and non-teaching staff of a National HEI - for training in a foreign company

Intensive language Courses (EILC)
Frequency
Organization

Intensive programmes (IP)

Erasmus Actions in the University of Lisbon: SMS, SMP, STA and STT.