Erasmus+

What is Erasmus?

Erasmus plus or Erasmus + is a program created by the European Union for training, work experience, youth exchange and self-improvement in the sports arena. Erasmus is a system established for the purpose of ensuring that universities and graduate students and their education staff are able to continue their education at a university abroad and that people can obtain new job opportunities. This program, implemented within the scope of Lifelong Learning Program between 2007 and 2013, will be implemented as Erasmus + between 2014-2020.

Many programs (Comenius, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig Programs and Youth Program and 5 international cooperation programs: Erasmus Mundus, Tempus, Alfa, Edulink and Industrialized Countries Cooperation Program), which are operational under the name of Lifelong Learning, are now covered under the Erasmus + On the personal side, Erasmi applications are very easy.

Erasmus, a student exchange program, is part of Erasmus + and allows students to study abroad or to work in a university abroad.

Purpose of Erasmus Plus

Erasmus + was established in order to provide international education and increase cooperation between countries. It includes academic exchange and youth exchange programs as well as internships and business associations in the field of business and sports.

Educational Programs You Can Benefit Erasmus

As part of the Erasmus plus (Erasmus +) student exchange program you can go abroad in two ways:

Studying at a European university

Internship in a European company

Students may participate in both programs for one time only. Erasmus grants are limited to a maximum of 12 months per student. It is also possible to combine studying abroad with internship in one go.

 Unit Coordinator: Inst.Bedrettin VAROL