The purpose of the Nordplus program is to strengthen cooperation between the institutions participating in the program through exchanges, experiences, good practice and innovative results. Grants can be applied for network collaboration, intensive courses, joint study programs and student and teacher mobility.

The application is done electronically via the Nordplus Application and Report System in February for the coming academic year. Reports on Nordplus projects are done electronically via the Nordplus Application and Report System in December for the past academic year.