What is the Erasmus+ Programme?
Erasmus+ is an international exchange programme for students and academic staff, allowing them to study or teach in another European country. It’s not only a chance to gain knowledge in a new environment but also an opportunity to discover different cultures, broaden your horizons, and build an international network.
Why It’s Worth Thinking About Erasmus Right Now?
Erasmus+ can become a natural part of your study path. Already at the stage of choosing a university, it’s worth considering mobility options so you can plan your courses and semesters in accordance with the programme’s requirements. It’s also an excellent way during your studies to:
- develop language skills,
- gain experience in an international environment,
- broaden your professional and personal horizons.
Erasmus+ Step by Step
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Fill in the form available on the CDV website and indicate the partner university or institution where you want to carry out your scholarship or internship.
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In the application, highlight your academic achievements, foreign language skills, and your activity at the university and beyond.
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You will receive information by email and/or phone from the Erasmus+ Coordinator. Results will also be available online.
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Together with the Erasmus+ Coordinator and the Dean, you set up the study programme or scope of the internship, putting it into the “Learning Agreement” (LA) / “Training Agreement” (TA).
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You fill in the forms required by the foreign university (including the Student Application Form) and send them along with the LA or TA for the signature of the receiving university’s coordinator.
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You receive an official “Acceptance Letter” from the host university, including details of the academic year schedule, accommodation, and organisation of your stay.
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With the documents (signed LA/TA and Acceptance Letter) you report to the Erasmus+ Coordinator. You will receive from them a certificate confirming your status as a participant in the Erasmus Program. This certificate is needed to legalise your stay abroad or to obtain a visa (Turkey); often also required by the host university upon arrival.
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The amount of Erasmus+ scholarship is set annually by the European Commission. The number of grants awarded each year depends on resources available to CDV (funds allocated each year by the National Agency). Remember that the Erasmus+ scholarship is a mobility support grant and is intended only to cover the difference between the cost of living/studying in the host country and the cost in your home country. Before departure, you receive the first part of the grant (70%). The remaining funds are paid after your return and after the mobility has been settled.
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You obtain the European Health Insurance Card or purchase an insurance policy. In some countries, registration of residence is necessary. Some foreign universities require Erasmus scholars to obtain mandatory local insurance. In addition to the health card, it’s also recommended to purchase accident insurance.
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After completing the formalities, you must meet the University Coordinator to fill in and sign the appropriate contract, no later than 3 weeks before departure. The agreement commits you to:
- carry out studies during the declared period; if the actual stay at the host university ends up being shorter than what’s stated in the agreement, the scholarship period will be proportionally shortened;
- immediately inform the university about any changes in study schedule or programme;
- provide the host university’s confirmation of the actual dates of stay (“Confirmation of Stay”) confirming that studies/internship were undertaken and that records (Transcript of Records) are obtained;
- not apply for other EU‑funded scholarships for the same mobility;
- complete foreign study evaluation surveys after you return.
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You carry out studies or internship according to the agreed programme, earning ECTS credits and developing competences in an international environment.
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After your stay ends you submit the required documents (Confirmation of Stay and Transcript of Records), complete the survey and receive the remaining part of the scholarship, calculated based on the actual dates of stay from the Confirmation of Stay. All completed courses will be transferred to your Virtual Univeristy.
FAQ
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To apply for an Erasmus+ mobility, you must be an active student of the Bachelor`s, Engineer`s or Master`s degree study programme and have a completed year of studies.
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You may apply for the Erasmus+ study or internship only through your home university. Universities receive funding for student mobility on their own and manage the admission process, evaluation of applicants, organisation of exchanges, and scholarship payments.
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You may plan to go to a foreign university that has a cooperation agreement with your home institution — a partner university. You may carry out part of your studies only in the faculty teaching the same or a related study programme. The full list of universities accessible to CDV students is available on the website.
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Within Erasmus+ you can do internships in any university/institution/company in an EU country. An agreement between the institution and CDV is not required. The student finds an internship offer independently and provides the chosen placement in the application.
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From 2 to 12 months (within one academic year). An Erasmus+ stay abroad cannot last for more than a single academic year — which means a scholarship begun in the summer/winter semester of one academic year cannot be continued into the next academic year’s winter/summer semester.
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Key criteria are your academic results (grade point average) and knowledge of the foreign language in which your courses abroad will be conducted.
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Yes. In Erasmus+ it is possible to go abroad for studies or internships more than once, for up to 12 months per cycle of study, regardless of the type or number of mobility periods. Previous participation in Erasmus+ under the “Lifelong Learning” programme will be taken into account if applying for Erasmus+ in the same study cycle.
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Yes. Part‑time or distance learning students are eligible under the same rules as full‑time students.
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ECTS is the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System introduced by the European Commission. Its purpose is to standardise academic systems across EU countries. In short, it means that for attending lectures, exercises and other academic activities students receive credits reflecting the amount of work put into studies. To have your Erasmus stay recognised, you must earn at least as many ECTS credits as you would during the same semester at CDV.
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In Erasmus+ the student covers travel costs on their own. Participants in all mobility types receive a travel allowance. The amount depends on the distance between your home institution and the place of mobility. The starting point is the address of your university. The travel allowance increases if “green travel” criteria are met.
Depending on the destination, you can choose to travel by plane, train, bus or your own car. Of course, the earlier you book tickets, the cheaper they will be. Once you know the semester start date at the host university, check if they organise an Orientation Week. This is a preparatory period for Erasmus students, usually lasts about a week. It includes information sessions, social events for students, etc. It’s worth participating: you’ll get useful info about the academic year organisation, selection of courses, and, most importantly, make your first connections with other international students.
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Basic information is available on the CDV website: https://cdv.pl/o-nas/erasmus and on the National Agency for Education: https://erasmusplus.org.pl/
You can also contact the Erasmus+ Coordinator at CDV — erasmus@cdv.plLearn more about Erasmus+ at CDV
Detailed information regarding Erasmus+ mobility and documents to download are in the “Erasmus+” section in the Virtual University.
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