WHAT IS THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAM?

The Erasmus+ program takes its name from the recognition of the Erasmus program within the framework of previous European programs for higher education. The European Commission's program for education, training, youth, and sports aims to promote skills, employability, and the modernization of education, training, and youth systems in all areas of lifelong learning. Erasmus+ enables students enrolled in higher education institutions at all levels of study (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) to move to a partner institution abroad with full recognition for the duration of their studies. There is also the possibility of undertaking an internship at a host organization abroad with full recognition for the duration of their project (information: erasmus.uop.gr).

THE ERASMUS+ PROCEDURE AT TEDD

Student mobility at TEDD is facilitated through Erasmus+ and is centrally regulated by the institutional Erasmus+ regulation (PAPEL). TEDD supervises the operation of Erasmus+ in the department through an academic coordinator appointed by the General Assembly. The academic coordinator works with the Erasmus+ office of the University of the Peloponnese, as well as with host institutions, and also ensures that new agreements are concluded that reflect the research and scientific interests of the department.  In addition, the coordinator organizes informational meetings to promote the program and evaluates applications for Erasmus+ scholarships for students in the department, as well as applications from incoming Erasmus+ students, once per semester. On an individual level, they guide students on all academic issues related to mobility, from choosing an institution to selecting courses abroad. In addition, they are responsible for the recognition of courses in their department. Finally, the coordinators also supervise the smooth integration of incoming Erasmus+ students into the department and provide them with counseling. Informative material on the partner institutions for outgoing students is available at Erasmus+ UOP.

SUBSIDIES/BENEFITS

Students can move for studies from 2 to 12 months in physical mobility per cycle of studies, from the 1st year of their studies. This period may include an additional internship period, if planned, and may be organized in different ways: 1) either one activity after the other 2) or both at the same time. The combination follows the funding rules for study mobility. The grant amount received by students moving abroad for studies or internships is considered a contribution to the total cost of mobility. The amount of the monthly grant for students moving abroad for studies is determined according to the host country as follows:

GROUP 1 | COUNTRIES WITH HIGH COST OF LIVING

COUNTRIES: Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden | Partner countries from Region 14: Faroe Islands, Switzerland, United Kingdom

AMOUNT: Monthly grant amount (EUR/month): 520e

COUNTRIES WITH MEDIUM COST OF LIVING

COUNTRIES: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain | Partner countries from Region 5: Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City

AMOUNT: Monthly grant amount (EUR/month): 470e

COUNTRIES WITH LOW COST OF LIVING

COUNTRIES: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Turkey

AMOUNT: Monthly grant amount (EUR/month): 420e

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

Students and recent graduates with fewer opportunities who are participating in studies or traineeships receive supplementary support in addition to the European Union grant (EU) grant to cover individual expenses under the Erasmus+ program, amounting to €250 per month. Detailed information is available at https://erasmus.uop.gr/

CONTACT INFORMATION

ERASMUS+ Office Manager: Stavroula Babali (Tel. +30-27210-45171 and 45190,  Email: erasmus.kal@go.uop.gr)

Students are also given the opportunity to undertake optional internships through Erasmus+ at institutions abroad. The Erasmus+ program funds students to undertake internships at host organizations abroad for a period of 2-12 months, with the right to a monthly grant depending on the host country. Internships can be carried out in European Union member states, as well as in specific countries outside the European Union, based on the Department's program agreements. The department responsible for the Erasmus+ program is the Foundation's Public and International Relations Department.

Internships through the Erasmus+ Program are credited with ECTS in proportion to internships carried out in Greece. In detail:

A three-month full-time internship is credited with 18 ECTS.

Internships of longer duration are credited with a maximum of 18 ECTS.

A three-month part-time internship is credited with 12 ECTS.

Internships of shorter duration are not recognized as equivalent and are not credited with ECTS.

GRANT / BENEFITS

Monthly grant through the ERASMUS+ program.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

Students and recent graduates with fewer opportunities who are participating in studies or internships receive supplementary support in addition to the European Union grant (EU) grant to cover individual expenses under the Erasmus+ program, amounting to €250 per month. More information is available at https://erasmus.uop.gr/