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Erasmus + programme

What is the Erasmus + programme?

Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life. It supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda. The programme also

The Erasmus + programme gives students the opportunity to go to a foreign higher education institution for part-time studies and / or traineeship. Each student has the opportunity to participate for mobility for up to 12 months and receive the grant.

ERASMUS + provides an opportunity to go to foreign universities and companies to do:

All students participating in the programme must participate in a selection process carried our by the International Relations Department.

KVK announces and organizes public selection for Erasmus + studies and traineeship abroad in accordance with the selection criteria approved by the institution and the procedure for conducting the competition. All students participating in the selection are informed about the selection criteria, organizational arrangements, number of applicants and selection results. The competition takes place twice a year (usually in February-March and September-October). Students are selected for recent graduate traineeship before the end of the study period.

  • Results of academic activities of the previous academic year;
  • Study / traineeship programme offered by the host institution;
  • Has no academic or financial debts;
  • Foreign language skills;
  • Is motivated to study / do a trianeeship abroad;
  • A person’s ability to solve problems.
  • Fill in the application form online;
  • Participate in the Erasmus + selection, which takes place twice a year: in February / March and in September / October.
  • Find a foreign university or traineeship place. We cooperate with 200 foreign higher education institutions and companies in more than 20 countries.
  • Document management.
  • Foreign language test.
  • You will gain international experience and professional knowledge.
  • Learn foreign languages and get free language courses.
  • You will find friends around the world.
  • You will meet other cultures.
  • Your Erasmus + study and traineeship will be included in the Diploma Supplement, which you will receive after completing a KVK.
  • Erasmus + alumni get work twice faster per year than other graduation.
  • One third of Erasmus + trainees receive a job offer in companies that have practiced.

The European Student Card Initiative will enable every student to easily and safely identify and register themselves electronically at higher education institutions within Europe when moving abroad for studies, eliminating the need to complete onsite registration procedures and paper work.

„Erasmus+ Mobile App“
„Erasmus+ Mobile App“ is a students’ single point of entry into the Erasmus+ programme. The App will provide a broad range of information, tools and services to help students plan and carry out their exchange, supporting a first rate mobility experience.

  • Study mobility can last from 2 to 12 months.
  • Traineeship mobility can last from 2 to 12 months.
  • Recent graduates traineeship must be implemented within 1 year after graduation.
  • The total duration of mobility in studies, traineeships and recent graduates traineeship may not exceed 12 months.
  • The student does not pay for KVK dormitory until they have gone to Erasmus + mobility.
  • The student has to take care of their own insurance.

Last updated: 2022-12-15
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