FAQ
wearefreemovers is a platform dedicated to supporting free mover students, offering guidance, resources, and tools to study abroad for a semester without enrolling in a full degree program overseas.
A free mover is a student who independently arranges to study abroad for a semester or more, without participating in a formal exchange program like Erasmus. More details can be found here.
We offer guidance on choosing universities, application processes, and preparing for life abroad, including health insurance and accommodation options.
Use our university finder to search for institutions based on your field of study, location preferences, and other criteria.
Eligibility depends on your home university’s policies and the host institution’s requirements. Check the eligibility criteria here.
You can apply by finding a suitable university through our university finder, and following the application process outlined by the selected institution. Detailed steps are available here.
Studying abroad for a semester offers flexibility and a less costly experience compared to a full degree program. It allows you to gain international exposure and academic credits without a long-term commitment.
Yes, studying abroad for a semester as a free mover is generally cheaper than enrolling in a full degree program overseas.
Costs vary by institution and country. You can find tuition fees in our university finder, and living costs in our destination guides.
The prices you find on wearefreemovers are straightforward and refer only to full semester university’s fees. We do not ask for any additional service fee.
Yes. You would have international study experience at a selected university on your resume, which means a lot in today’s job market, and full credit recognition toward your home university’s degree program, as explained here.
Yes, you must continue paying your home university’s fees during your semester abroad.
If you can study abroad at your dream place with the Erasmus or any funded study abroad program, you should pick that option, as you don’t have to pay the selected university’s fees (but you still have to pay your home university’s ones). However, if you are not allowed to study abroad with a funded program, if you don’t like the destinations proposed by that kind of option, or for any other reason, you can opt for a free mover semester.
Usually yes, but for no more than a full academic year.
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Our university finder lists over 500 institutions that accept free movers. Partner institutions have an edge in the admission process.
There is no difference; all these terms refer to a semester of independent, credit-recognized mobility. More info here.
Benefits include gaining international experience, improving language skills, networking opportunities, and enhancing employability.
It is important to confirm credit recognition with your home university before applying. We provide resources to help you discuss this with your academic advisor.
Work policies vary by country. Check the regulations of your host country regarding student employment.
Some universities and organizations offer scholarships for independent study abroad. We put together a simple list of websites that are offering scholarships. See them on this page.
