Language skills and proof for an Erasmus stay

In principle, a language level of B2 in the national or working language is mutually agreed between the partner universities for a student exchange within the framework of Erasmus+. This language level is automatically confirmed with the nomination by the home university.

In general, Erasmus+ does not require a mandatory language certificate. However, universities can request a separate language certificate on an individual basis. For more information on this students shall contact the International Offices of the respective university or check the homepage of the partner university concerning information for exchange Erasmus students.

If proof is required, you can use the EU’s Online Language Support (OLS), which is well-known within the framework of Erasmus+.
At the end of a language test, a certificate is made available for download. In order to find out, if the OLS certificate is sufficient and accepted, please contact the Erasmus partner universities individually.

Online Linguistic Support (OLS) – EU Academy

Preparatory online language test

The EU Academy is an open online learning platform of the European Commission. In addition to language tests and language courses, it will offer various learning content and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course). Online Language Support (OLS) is part of the EU Academy. The platform offers tests in all 24 official EU languages as well as 5 languages of third countries associated with the program and courses in 22 languages. The offer will be constantly expanded.

• currently VOLUNTARY for all E+ scholarship holders (at the beginning of the mobility)
• To join, E+ students have to create an EU login account – after that one or more language tests as well as language courses can be taken.
• Result of the test has no impact on receiving the E+ scholarship.
• ACCESS: see Guide to Online Language Support (OLS)