3,4 million SEK funding for the Erasmus Programme 2009/2010

06 Nov 2009 | Posted By: Maria Markenroth

By: Peter Warda, Erasmus Coordinator Jönköping University and International Programme Student Coordinator JIBS

In August 2009 Jönköping University (JU) received a new record in scholarship funding for outgoing exchange students, student mobility placements, teacher and staff exchange within the Erasmus programme. The International Programme Office (IPO) grants the funding annually to educational institutions in Sweden applying for Erasmus.

The total amount of funding received by JU from the IPO for 2009/2010 was 3,4 million SEK. This can be compared to approximately 2,7 million SEK in received funding for 2008/2009.

The increase in the scholarship funding for 2009/2010 was a result of a successful academic year 2008/2009 with 126 outgoing Erasmus students. A positive exchange among teaching and administrative staff also contributed to the increased funding. The record funding for this academic year was based on the following 2008/2009 activities:

The student interest for the Erasmus programme at JU has increased over the last three years. In 2007/2008 JU had 86 outgoing Erasmus students in total. For academic year 2009/2010, 130 students at JU have accepted their place to study abroad within Erasmus. The popularity to enrol in the exchange programme is especially prevalent among students at Jönköping International Business School.

The Erasmus funding for 2009/2010 will help many students, teachers and administrators to support their finances while going on an exchange. We strive for a further increase in outbound mobility with time.

As Erasmus Coordinator for Jönköping University it is a great pleasure to grant the scholarships to individuals taking part in the Erasmus mobility programme.

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