Call for Applications — ERASMUS+ ICM Scholarships (mobility to University of Barcelona)

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For Jimma University master’s and PhD students — Academic year 2026/2027

The University of Barcelona (UB), within the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) projects, has opened a call for incoming student mobility for the 2026/2027 academic year. Through inter-institutional agreements, UB offers a limited number of scholarships for study stays at UB for students from partner institutions, including Jimma University.

Who can apply?

  • Registered Jimma University students enrolled in an official master’s or doctoral (PhD) programme at the time of application and who will remain enrolled during the mobility.
  • Applicants must have completed at least one academic year of their current programme at Jimma University.
  • Mobility must be physical (students must travel to Barcelona) and take place during the 2026/2027 academic year.

What the scholarship covers

  • Monthly subsistence allowance for the duration of the stay (amounts depend on length of stay and destination).
  • Travel allowance calculated by distance band.
  • Illness, accident and repatriation insurance for the mobility period.

Important dates

  • Deadline to apply: 28 April 2026
    Applications received after the deadline or incomplete will not be considered.

Application procedure (how to apply)

  1. Complete the online Erasmus+ application form at the University of Barcelona application portal:
    https://www.ub.edu/mobilitat-internacional/en/incoming-students/information-students-other-universities/online-acceptance-application-data-registration-procedures-and-documents/erasmus-icm/calls
  2. Upload all supporting documents and complete the Learning Agreement or Research Plan proposal (indicate courses or research activities to be done at UB and recognition at Jimma University).
  3. Sign the application online (click “SIGN THE APPLICATION” / tick the confirmation box and update). After signing you will receive a registration number by email. Signing is mandatory — unsigned applications will not be accepted.
  4. Jimma University will perform eligibility checks and submit nominations; UB will evaluate and confirm final selection.

Required documents for master’s students

  • Current academic transcript (master’s and, if required, bachelor results).
  • Proof of language proficiency: certificate or official transcript demonstrating at least B2 in English OR B1 in Spanish/Catalan
  • Completed Learning Agreement (study programme at UB) or study plan.
  • Signed application form (online).

Required documents for PhD students

  • Academic records of bachelor and master programmes.
  • Proof of language proficiency: B2 in English OR B1 in Spanish/Catalan (
  • Pre-acceptance letter from a UB professor and acceptance by the coordinator of the home doctoral programme.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Research plan for the mobility (including current status of doctoral project).
  • Any additional documents requested by Jimma University.

Additional support and inclusion

  • Students with fewer opportunities may be eligible for an extra allowance (up to 250 EUR/month). Additional costs linked to special needs or disabilities may be covered upon justified request and documentation (certified disability ≥33% or accredited condition).
  • Scholarships are not compatible with other Erasmus+ grants for the same mobility.

Obligations of selected students

  • Obtain the required visa for Spain.
  • Carry out the mobility according to agreed dates and the Learning Agreement/Research Plan.
  • Complete Erasmus+ documentation before, during and after the mobility (Grant Agreement, Learning Agreement, arrival certificate, mobility certificate, online final assessment, etc.).
  • Respect UB and Jimma University rules. Serious breaches may lead to withdrawal of funding.

Questions and support (Jimma University)

  • For questions about the Jimma University nomination process and internal requirements, contact the Jimma University International Relations Office
  • Email: taye.addisalem@ju.edu.et
  • For questions about UB procedures, the application portal or technical problems with the online form, students can contact: erasmus.icm@ub.edu

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