Nordplus is the education program of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The objective of the program is to promote and develop Nordic cooperation in education in the Nordic and Baltic countries, support Nordic languages and cultures, and promote common cultural understanding between these countries.
The Nordplus exchange studies grant consists of:
- a travel grant of up to 660€ and
- a subsistence grant of up to 250€ per month.
Students can also apply for:
- short-term stays, at least 5 days, receiving a max of 70€ per week.
PhD students may not apply for Nordplus grants.
The International Division manages the Nordlys network for the university and students can apply for mobility grants from the office. Students can apply for both long-term and short-term mobility grants, from five days. Students have to find suitable courses offered by one of the Nordlys partner universities. The course must be credit-bearing and be approved by the student’s UI faculty. They can be summer courses or intensive courses and students can also take courses at UNIS in Svalbard. Teachers can also apply for grants for teaching at the Nordlys partner universities. Students and teachers can contact the International Division for further information.
Information on grants from other Nordplus networks can be requested from the network contact person at UI.
Students can apply for a supplementary grant for additional costs due to disability or illness. The application should be sent to EDUFI - Finnish National Agency for Education but the International Division can assist with the application.
