Erasmus+ (2021-2027) is the European Union programme for education, training and international mobility, which allows university students to undertake a period of study at one or more European partner universities, benefiting from an Erasmus grant, up to a maximum total of 12 months per study cycle.
Erasmus+ Program
Promoting cultural exchange.
European educational exchange for students, lecturers and staff is an integral part of RUFA education. RUFA has participated in Erasmus+ since the 2011–2012 academic year. Today, RUFA partner universities are located in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Spain and Hungary.
Some of our Partner Institutions
GRAZ – Austria
FH JOANNEUM – UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SALZBURG – Austria
FH SALZSBOURG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
GRAPHIC DESIGN for Thesis Research
GHENT – Belgium
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE GENT – KASK
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
PAINTING (1st + 2nd level) / SCULPTURE AND INSTALLATION (1st + 2nd level) / GRAPHIC DESIGN / COMICS AND ILLUSTRATION / DESIGN / PHOTOGRAPHY AND AUDIOVISUAL / FILM ARTS
BRUSSELS – Belgium
ECOLE DE RECHERCHE GRAPHIQUE – ERG
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
PAINTING (1st level) / SCULPTURE AND INSTALLATION (1st level) / GRAPHIC DESIGN
SEOUL – South Korea
KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
GRAPHIC DESIGN / DESIGN
COPENHAGEN – Denmark
THE ROYAL DANISH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
PAINTING (2nd level) / SCULPTURE (2nd level)
TALLINN – Estonia
TALLINN UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF FILM, MEDIA AND ARTS SCHOOL
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
CINEMA
ARLES – France
MOPA
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
COMPUTER ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS
CAEN, LYON, NANTES AND TOURS – France
BRASSART
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
GRAPHIC DESIGN, COMICS AND ILLUSTRATION, COMPUTER ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS
BARCELONA – Spain
UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA
FOR THE PROGRAMMES IN
PAINTING (1st level) / SCULPTURE AND INSTALLATION (1st level)
The programme promotes intercultural learning and knowledge of the host country, encouraging dialogue, sharing and integration among students from different cultural and academic backgrounds.
Outgoing RUFA students
ERASMUS+ STUDY
- Personal motivation letter (max. 3 institutions).
- Screenshot of the reserved area showing credits, exams passed and weighted average.
- Book of personal works (Digital Portfolio) to be submitted via link, using sharing platforms.
- Dated and signed self-declaration or official certification (if requested by the Partner Institution) of the level of knowledge of the language of the host country or English.
ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP
- Institution/Student Agreement (Annex V) – to be agreed personally between the Institution and the student before departure.
Read the student privacy notice.
Incoming students
INCOMING STUDENTS MUST BE NOMINATED BY THEIR HOME PARTNER INSTITUTION; THEREFORE, ONLY NOMINATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE INSTITUTION WILL BE PROCESSED.
- Identity card
- Curriculum vitae (ENG)
- Motivational letter
- Portfolio
- Student’s study plan at the Home Institution/Transcript of records
Application deadlines
1st semester: 15 May 2026
2nd semester: 16 November 2026
Nomination deadline 1st semester: 17 April 2026 2nd semester: 16 October 2026
RUFA academic calendar
- 1st semester: mid-September 2026 – mid-February 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
- 2nd semester: mid-February 2027 – mid-July 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
Applications will be reviewed by the relevant study departments and will be accepted or rejected based on the quality of the portfolio submitted and the availability of places within the departments.
Frequently asked questions
Erasmus+ allows RUFA students to undertake a period of study at European partner universities, enriching their academic and cultural experience.
Students regularly enrolled in RUFA programmes may participate, provided they meet the requirements set out in the Erasmus calls published annually by the Academy.
Mobility may last from a few months up to a maximum total of 12 months per study cycle, including when divided across multiple Erasmus experiences.
RUFA partner universities are located in several European countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Yes. Academic credits earned at the host university are recognised by RUFA in accordance with the learning agreement approved before departure.
No. The Erasmus period is an integral part of the RUFA academic programme and does not extend the duration of studies when properly planned.
Applications are submitted through official calls published by RUFA. Procedures, requirements and deadlines are indicated in this section.
Because it offers an international educational experience aligned with RUFA’s artistic and creative programmes, helping students develop academic, language and personal skills.