The University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić encourages students participating in the Erasmus+ programme to choose environmentally friendly travel options whenever possible. Green travel means travelling using low-emission means of transport, such as trains, buses, bicycles, or carpooling, instead of relying on more carbon-intensive options such as air travel.
Choosing sustainable transport helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of international mobility. It can also make travelling a more enriching experience, allowing students to discover new places and connect with people along the way.
How does green travel affect Erasmus+ funding?

• A higher travel grant. The Erasmus+ travel contribution is generally higher for green travel than for non-green travel on eligible distance bands. The amount is calculated using the European Commission’s Erasmus+ Distance Calculator and depends on the distance between the place of origin and the destination.
• Additional travel days. Participants using green travel may receive individual support for up to 6 travel days, compared with up to 2 travel days for participants not using green travel, where necessary and eligible under the applicable funding rules. These days help cover subsistence costs for travel before and after the mobility activity

   

Green travel funding is subject to the rules of the relevant Erasmus+ project, and the exact grant amounts and eligible travel days should be confirmed with the university’s Erasmus+ coordinator.

Every journey is an opportunity to make a difference. Choose green travel whenever possible and contribute to a more sustainable Erasmus+ experience!