Erasmus+ Mobility
in Guimarães, Portugal
Complete your Erasmus+ mobility and internship in the birthplace of Portugal. UNESCO city, certified hosting organization, unforgettable experience.
"Portugal was born here" — Guimarães, UNESCO World Heritage
Why choose
Guimarães?
Guimarães offers the perfect combination of history, culture, and professional opportunities. A human-scale city where you’ll quickly feel at home.
Birthplace of Portugal
Historic city where the Portuguese nation was born, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001.
Affordable cost of living
Live an authentic European experience with significantly lower costs than other capitals.
Welcoming community
A university city with a strong tradition of hosting international students.
Strategic location
50 minutes from Porto, with easy access to the North region and Galicia.
Hosting
services
We take care of everything so you can focus on your learning experience. From arrival to final certification.
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What our participants say
Guimarães exceeded all my expectations. The Arts & Skills team made me feel at home from day one.
Marie Dubois
France • Erasmus+ VET, 2024
The professional experience I gained here opened doors in the job market. Highly recommended!
Klaus Schmidt
Germany • Erasmus+ VET, 2023
How does it work?
From first contact to certification, we guide the entire process.
Contact
Send us the participant profile and desired dates
Matching
We identify the ideal internship placement for the profile
Mobility
Hosting, language training and support
Certification
Evaluation and issuance of Europass certificates
Questions about
Erasmus+ in Guimarães?
Guimarães is one of the best destinations for Erasmus+ mobility in Portugal. Located in the North, it's a UNESCO World Heritage city with excellent hosting infrastructure, affordable living costs, and over 100 partner companies offering quality internship placements. Arts & Skills is an accredited Erasmus+ hosting organization providing comprehensive support.
Erasmus+ mobility in Guimarães is a European program that allows students and recent graduates to complete internships (traineeships) in Portugal. Our program includes internship placement matching, accommodation, Portuguese language courses, cultural activities, 24/7 support, and Europass certification.
Guimarães offers the perfect combination for Erasmus mobility: rich historical heritage (birthplace of Portugal), affordable cost of living compared to other European cities, strong community of international students, certified hosting organization with 500+ participants hosted, and excellent connections to Porto and Northern Portugal.
Erasmus+ VET mobility programs in Guimarães typically range from 2 weeks to 12 months, depending on your institution's requirements and the type of program. We customize the duration to match your learning objectives and provide full support throughout your stay.
As an accredited Erasmus+ hosting organization, we provide comprehensive services: internship placement search and matching, airport transfers, shared accommodation or residences, Portuguese language and culture courses, professional and cultural study visits, 24/7 support, Europass evaluation and certification, and integration activities.
Yes! Guimarães is recognized as one of the best Erasmus destinations in Northern Portugal. It's a university city with strong tradition of hosting international students, UNESCO World Heritage status, vibrant cultural scene (European Capital of Culture 2012), safe environment, and strategic location just 50 minutes from Porto.
Ready for your adventure in Guimarães?
Contact us to plan Erasmus+ mobility for your students or staff.
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