Erasmus Intensive Language Courses (EILC)

The Erasmus Intensive Language Courses (EILC) are specialised courses in less widely used and less taught languages organised in the countries where these languages are spoken. The EILC give Erasmus students visiting these countries for studies and placements the opportunity to study the language concerned for two to six weeks (with a minimum of 60 teaching hours in total, and at least 15 teaching hours a week) with the aim of being prepared for the Erasmus mobility period abroad.


Erasmus students may not be charged a study fee for participating in an EILC course. However, fees may be charged for excursions and similar optional events and for other charges that Erasmus students normally may be asked to pay.

Where are EILC organised?

EILC take place in the following 23 countries: Belgium (Flemish Community), Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Turkey.

Organising institutions and course descriptions can be found in the website of the National Agencies of the countries where Erasmus Intensive Lanuage Courses take place. Please follow the direct links to the websites of the National Agencies.

In case the link does not work, please contact the indicated contact person at the National Agency.

In case you need additional information about the courses, please contact the EILC organising institution.

Who can benefit?

Students registered at a Higher education institution holding an Erasmus University Charter, who have been selected for an Erasmus study or placement period in one of the European countries listed above.

Students whose main subject of study is the language of the country organising the EILC are normally not eligible to participate.


Who can apply?

Students apply for an EILC through their home institution. The selection of EILC students is a joint responsibility of the EILC organising institutions and the National Agency in the host country.

How to apply?

Applications shall be submitted electronically to the students' home institution, which will be responsible for forwarding the application to the EILC organising institution directly.

Application form for Erasmus students : Word format - PDF format

The application should be sent electronically (e-mail) and a paper copies to irene.bauer@unileoben.ac.at. All other correspondence (selection results, confirmation of students, etc.) should be done by e-mail only, if possible.