ERASMUS+ KA171
Introduction to Erasmus+ KA171 Programme
(Mobility with Partner Countries – Non-associated Third Countries)
The Erasmus+ KA171 programme aims to enhance international cooperation in higher education by supporting mobility between Programme Countries and non-associated third countries. Through inter-institutional agreements, it enables student and staff exchanges with partner universities outside the EU.
Under this programme:
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Students at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels can participate in study or traineeship mobility.
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Academic and administrative staff can take part in teaching or training mobility.
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The programme promotes intercultural dialogue and academic collaboration.
For detailed information; Please Visit Turkish National Agency
Dokuz Eylül University (DEU) International Academic Relations Office (IARO) oversees all ICM operations at DEU. This unit is responsible for organizing application calls and facilitating incoming student exchange mobility. The application process commences with the incoming student application call initiated by DEU IARO unit, which contacts partner institutions. Prior to their applications, applicants must be officially nominated by their home universities. An official nomination from the applicant’s home University should be sent by email to erasmus.icm@deu.edu.tr. Applications lacking official nominations will not be accepted.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
- Students must be registered in an Erasmus+ partner university and enrolled in studies leading to a recognized degree or other recognized tertiary level qualification (up to and including the level of doctorate).
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two regular semesters (remedial and prep excluded) with a minimum GPA of 2.20. Graduate students must have completed at least one regular semester (remedial and prep excluded) with a minimum GPA of 2.50).
- The student must not have been on an Erasmus exchange for more than a total of 12 months per study cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s and research studies are counted separately), including the time period applied for in this application.
How to Apply?
Students registered in formal education programs at higher education institutions may benefit from the program provided their home institution and DEU have signed a bilateral Erasmus+ KA171 ICM Exchange Agreement.
Enrolment Documents for Students
Enrolments will be accepted via e-mail (erasmus.icm@deu.edu.tr)
Enrolment documents for the ICM Program are as follows:
• Current student certificate in English (signed and stamped with a recent date)
• Current Transcript of Records in English (signed and stamped with a recent date)
• Document of Language Proficiency
• Home University Confirmation Letter
• Copy of Passport / National ID Card
• Special Needs Statement & Proving documents (If applicable)
* These document templates will be provided by DEU IARO to partner institutions during the application call.
Nomination Deadlines for Students
Nomination Deadline for Home Universities:
15 July (for Fall Semester & Academic Year)
01 December (for Spring Semester & Academic Year)
For detailed Information please read DEU Erasmus KA171 Information for Partners document.
STAFF MOBILITY
Duration and Context of the Mobility
Each staff mobility, either teaching or training mobility, should last at least 5 working days. Depending on the (remaining) quota as well as the availability of the partaking staff members (both the participant and the host at the receiving institution) the mobility may last from 5 working days (1 week) to 2 months. Please get in touch with erasmus.icm@deu.edu.tr for (remaining) quota information.
Teaching Mobility
As per the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program rules, each teaching mobility is required to last at least 5 workdays and 8 teaching hours. Participants can also have meetings with the faculty members of the host institution in addition to the 8 hours of teaching. Actual teaching in this context should require the teacher to be physically present with the students. Please note that the teaching mobility requires at least 8 hours of teaching per five working days of mobility. It should be noted that the teaching time should be increased as the duration of stay is increased. In cases where teaching and training mobilities are combined, the minimum teaching duration should be 4 hrs.
Training Mobility
As per the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program rules, each training mobility is required to last at least 5 workdays and can comprise of job shadowing or observation period trainings at a partner university. The training mobility shall support the professional development of HEI administrative and academic staff. Please note that conferences do not fall within the scope of the training mobility under Erasmus+ ICM.
Selection, Nomination, Application & Placement
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Faculty/Staff members must be the full-time employee of a partner university
Selection
The selection process will evaluate the applicants and will prioritize candidates according to the established criteria and budgetary availability. The selection process will be based on the principles of equity, fairness and transparency.
Please note that the below criteria are only advisory. Each institution can define different criteria for applicants as long as the selection process is based on the principles of equity, fairness and transparency.
For detailed Information please read DEU Erasmus KA171 Information for Partners document.
KA171 (With Third Countries Not Associated to the Programme)
- Agreement Procedure
Workflow Chart for DEU Units - Procedure for Partner Universities: Once you reach a mutual agreement with the relevant department regarding the terms and conditions, it is sufficient to send the Partner Info Sheet and the 2021–2027 KA171 Agreement Form to icm@deu.edu.tr.
Applications must be completed by the end of December at the latest. KA171 project applications are opened by the Turkish National Agency in February each year, and results are announced in August. - Agreements
KA171 Agreement List (Excel file will be uploaded) - ACADEMIC INFORMATION
