Outgoing Erasmus+ studies

Dear Students! You are most welcome to participate in Erasmus+ student mobility for studies programme!
You are welcome to participate in the competition for Erasmus+ study mobility grant and spend some time studying at a foreign higher education institution (HEI).

Invitation
Who can participate?
Where to study?
Application
About the competition
Main criteria for selection
Steps after winning the competition
Documents and tasks before going abroad
About the grant
Documents and tasks during your studies
After the mobility
Additional information
Contacts 

Invitation

THE COMPETITION FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENT MOBILITY FOR STUDIES TAKES PLACE*:

• For the next Autumn semester – in February (day 1 to 28/29).
• For the next Spring semester – in September (day 1 to 30).

* Exception: the competition period for the Faculty of Health Care is one week shorter.

Who can participate?

All 2-4 year students are eligible to participate in the competition.
Studies in the foreign higher education institution can continue from 3 to 12 months. This period can be divided into several shorter ones, unless the shortest one is no less than 3 months.

Blended Mobility

Virtual and physical mobility can be blended, with a minimum period of physical mobility of 3 months. In this case it is recommended to start with a period of virtual mobility and continue with physical studies at a foreign HEI. The grant is calculated for the physical period only, unless the student participates in online studies after s/he leaves to the country of the host institution.

Erasmus+ studies is an opportunity for those who:

• Have good academic achievements (no debts),
• Are willing to get international experience,
• Are willing to learn new subjects,
• Are willing to experience new studying ways,
• Are willing to improve their foreign language skills,
• Are willing to get to know new countries and cultures,
• Are willing to find friends from all over the world!

Where to study?

List of agreements for study mobility

Application

If you are willing to take part in Erasmus+ student mobility study competition, please fill in the Erasmus application.

Please note that applications are accepted until 00:00 of the last day of the competition. You can fill in the application only by using your VIKO e-mail.

About the competition

The selection of candidates for Erasmus+ student mobility for studies is carried out in different faculties by Erasmus+ programme Selection Board, assigned by the dean of each faculty. The selection procedure has to be finalised in a week after the end of the competition. Students can be invited for an interview – please check the information!

Main selection criteria

• Academic results of your previous studies;
• Good command of a foreign language(s);
• Selected study programme of the host higher education institution;
• Motivation;
• Problem solving skills;
• Priority is given to the students who participate in Vilniaus Kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences mentorship activities.

Steps after winning the competition

Preparation for ERASMUS+ studies abroad includes some paper work. You will be instructed in detail by Erasmus students mobility coordinator – please check the information!

Documents and tasks before going abroad

• Application for a foreign HEI   – usually can be downloaded from host HEI’s website;
• Learning Agreement for Studies– to be signed by the student, Vilniaus Kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences and host HEI responsible persons;
• Invitation Letter from the host HEI;
• The European Health Insurance Card (copy) – applicable for students of EU countries. Other students have to take private insurance.
• Language test – login information will be sent during the preparation stage by your coordinator. More information: https://erasmusplusols.eu/en/about-ols/
• Grant Agreement – prepared by your coordinator after all initial documents are ready.

About the grant

Additional Support:

• Students from socially disadvantaged groups can receive 200 EUR/month extra or their subsistence.
• Students with special needs (illness, etc.), can apply for the additional support to the Education Exchanges Support Foundation (Information here).

Erasmus+ grant for studies abroad is calculated multiplying the number of months by the fixed amount per month for a particular country. The grant calculation for extra days of another month is carried out by multiplying the number of the days by 1/30 of the fixed amount per month.

Erasmus+ grant is paid in two parts:

• 80% of the grant is transferred before the beginning of your Erasmus+ studies;
• 20% of the grant is transferred after the completion of your Erasmus+ studies, having presented all the necessary documents (see below) and completed all the necessary surveys and tests.

Documents and tasks during your studies

If you wish to change your Learning Agreement (one or more subjects) during your studies, you should inform your Erasmus coordinator. In case your application is approved, you will need to complete:

• Changes of the Learning Agreement– to be signed by the student, Vilniaus Kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences and host HEI responsible persons;

After the mobility

After returning from your studies abroad, you have to present:

• Transcript of Records
• Certificate with your mobility start/ end dates.

The following are to be completed at the end/ after your studies abroad:

• On-line EU Survey – in 30 days after receiving the invitation by e-mail.
• OLS language test – at the end of your studies abroad.
• A report about your Erasmus experience.

 Additional information

• • General Information
  • Erasmus student Charter
  • Erasmus ID of Vilniaus Kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences LT VILNIUS10

Contacts

International Relations and Projects Service, central building of Vilniaus Kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences, Saltoniškių str. 58, room 115.
Responsible person for student mobility: Vilma Kardauskė, e-mail:  v.kardauske@viko.lt, erasmus@viko.lt 
mob. tel. +370 615 80632.

See you!