It is a programme for higher education institutions, students and staff. Its aim is to support international cooperation between HEIs, to enable students to study and/or complete a work placement/internship – abroad, to promote the mobility of HEI staff, to provide numerous opportunities for HEIs to participate in projects with foreign partners.

Data

  • The “Erasmus+ annual report 2021” summarizing the implementation of the Erasmus+ program in 2021 presents the following key figures:
  • Under the new 2021-2027 perspective, more than EUR 28 billion were allocated to projects;
  • In 2021 alone, around 648,000 students and staff representatives participated in mobilities.
  • In 2021, the program supported about 65,000 people with fewer opportunities, which consitutes for 10% of all mobilities;
  • In 2021 alone, nearly 19,000 projects were approved, connecting more than 70,000 organizations from program countries;
  • At the end of 2021, the number of participants in mobility activities since 1987 reached 12.5 million;

Erasmus Charter

The Erasmus+ program started on January 1, 2014 and replaced the existing programs: “Lifelong Learning” (and its sector programs – Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius and Grundtvig), the Jean Monnet action, the “Youth in Action” program and five other programs (including Erasmus Mundus and Tempus). For the first time in the history of educational programs in the European Union, sport-related initiatives will also be supported.

Duration of the Erasmus+ Program:

  • 2021-2027 (2027/2028 – the last academic year covered by the program).

By the decision of the European Commission, WSEI University holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) and fully participates in the implementation of the decentralized activities of the Erasmus+ Program Action 1. Educational Mobility.

Implemented actions

As part of the ERASMUS + program, Action 1. Educational Mobility, WSEI University is awarded a grant for the implementation of the following activities related to cooperation with program countries.

Student mobilities

  • long-term study mobility of students to other program countries – for a period of 2 to 12 months;
  • long-term mobility of students for traineeships to other program countries – for a period of 2 to 12 months;
  • mobility of graduates for traineeships to other program countries – for a period of 2 to 12 months.
  • short-term mobilities for studies of students to other program countries – from 5 to 30 days with a mandatory virtual part;
  • short-term study mobility of students within Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) – from 5 to 30 days with a mandatory virtual part;
  • short-term mobility of students on internships and mobility of graduates and post-docs – from 5 to 30 days with a mandatory virtual part.

Contact

University Erasmus + Coordinator
Marta Drygała
E-mail: marta.drygala@wsei.pl
Phone: +48 81 749 32 27

More information about mobilities under the Erasmus + Program is available at the Center of Projects and International Cooperation,

1st floor, room 103
E-mail: erasmus@wsei.pl
Phone.: +48 81 749 32 27

F.A.Q.

Information about Erasmus+ programme can be found on the WSEI webiste. You can also contact erasmus@wsei.pl for additional informations.

Domestic and foreign students of the first and second cycle, on full-time and part-time studies as well as university staff can take part in the Erasmus+ programme. The condition for participation by a student is to complete at least one year of studies. Therefore, the first-cycle students may travel only from the second year of studies. Only students of commercial studies may apply to study abroad.

By submitting necessary application forms. Application forms should be submitted to the Centre of Projects, International Cooperation and Development Strategy (second floor, room no.103) before the deadline announced on the WSEI website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic scans of application forms sent to erasmus@wsei.pl are also accepted.

Application deadlines are published on the WSEI website.

  • EU member states and United Kingdom
  • 3 EEA countries – Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway
  • Turkey, Serbia, Republic of North Macedonia

Only if they are EEA countries – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway; Turkey, Serbia, the Republic of North Macedonia or the United Kingdom

Students may go to study abroad only within the framework of signed inter-institutional agreements between the University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin and the host institution. Foreign universities must have an ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education) card entitling them to participate in the program. Detailed information and a list of all inter-institutional agreements valid in a given academic year are published on the University’s website. The student should choose a partner university that offers the study program(s) corresponding to the field of study of the home university at a specific level, i.e. on the first and second cycle studies.

The following types of institution meet the criteria of the host institution: foreign institutions/enterprises, research and development institutions, non-profit organizations, administration units in foreign universities, e.g. libraries, financial departments, dean’s offices, foreign cooperation departments, foreign schools (primary, lower secondary, secondary) for students of pedagogical faculties and specialties.
Students look for a place where they would like to do an internship independently.

The internship CANNOT be carried out in:

  • institutions of the European Union,
  • managing authorities of European Union programs,
  • diplomatic missions of the student’s home country,

The total duration of the mobility period, including participation in previous Erasmus+ activities (so-called “mobility capital”), cannot exceed 12 months for the one study cycle or 24 months in the case of 5 year cycle studies. The maximum duration of mobility within the framework of studies is 6 months. The minimum duration of the traineeship is 2 months, maximum 3 months.

Yes, the so-called “newly-minted graduates” can go for the traineeship abroad. They must start recruitment in the last year of their studies, ie before their graduation, and complete their traineeship/internship within a period not exceeding 1 year from graduation.

The amount of the grant depends on the form of mobility (studies / internships) and the host country. The current grant rates can be found on the WSEI website.

The minimum level of knowledge of the English language is B2.

Yes, part-time students can go abroad for studies and traineeships abroad within Erasmus+ programme.

Upon return, all you need to do is complete the exchange assessment questionnaire, as well as complete the English language proficiency test.

No. The total period of the exchange is determined before the mobility.

Upon return, you should submit all documents to the Center and complete the exchange assessment questionnaire, as well as complete the English language test.

Yes, going aborad is obligatory to receive Erasmus + grant.

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