Ara 14, 2017

2018-2019 Erasmus+ Study & Traineeship Applications

Erasmus+ study/traineeship mobility applications will be active between 29 January – 12 February 2018, 16:00. Please be advised that late applications will not be accepted. You may apply online for the Erasmus+ Programs by KION application system.

Erasmus+ Study Mobility Application

Erasmus+ study mobility application deadline is 12 February 2018, 16:00.

You must apply to Erasmus+ study mobility online and select up to four institutions and submit your online application. Application link and instructions will be provided by email on January 28th.

Erasmus English Language Exam (ELE) will be held on 17 February 2018, Saturday, at 9 AM. If you have taken the ELE during 16-17 academic year, you do not need to retake the exam. ELE scores are valid for two years. Other language exam (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) scores will not be considered valid for the Erasmus evaluation/ranking. The location of the exam will be announced after the application deadline via MyOzU announcements.

Once the results are announced students will be asked to confirm their placements. Placed students must submit their commitment forms and any additional requirements to the OzU IO via the online system by March 23, 2018 at the latest; otherwise they will not be nominated to the partner institutions and will be considered withdrawn from the program.

Presentation, partner institution info, Erasmus+ program info and other important notes can be found in the following links. All applicants are responsible for reviewing the information provided under these links.

General Erasmus+ Program Rules
Presentation (list of partner institutions, program rules, documentation and mobility grants, important notes, etc.)
Erasmus Language Exam Guideline (Specifications, Sample Questions and Answer Key)

Eligibility Criteria to Apply to the Erasmus+ Study Mobility:

Undergraduate students:

Min. CGPA: 2.20
60/100 pts in ELE
Having completed at least one semester at OzU degree programs.

Graduate students:

Min. CGPA: 3.00
60/100 pts in Erasmus Language Exam
Approval from academic advisor and the relevant Graduate School is required.

Ranking & Eligibility Criteria to Participate in the Erasmus+ Study Mobility:

Ranking will be based on 50% CGPA + 50% ELE
Having completed freshman year (60 ECTS) at OzU by the time exchange semester starts.
Participants must be full time students who have not obtained all the credits required towards the diploma/degree and has a course load of min. 30 ECTS/semester.
Students who have previously participated in the Erasmus+ program and students who withdrew after the given deadline, will be deducted 10 points at the time of evaluations.
Students with disabilities will be added 10 points. You must submit “Disabled Identity Card” at the time of applying.
Students who are the children of Veterans/Martyrs will be added 15 points. You must submit “Veteran/Martyr Identity Card” at the time of applying.
Students who wish to participate to the program in their countries of citizenship will be deducted 10 points.
Students who have benefitted from the Erasmus mobility activities (either study mobility or traineeship mobility) may participate in Erasmus+ program multiple times as long as the total mobility period does not exceed 12 months.

Call for Second Placement

Students who are not placed during the 1st evaluation period will be invited to make institution selections with the remaining available quotas.
Students who are placed but fail to submit their commitment forms on time will not be invited to make institution selections during the second round placement. It will take place during Summer 2018 and eligible students will be notified by IO.

Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility (Internship) Application

Erasmus+ traineeship mobility application deadline is 12 February 2018, 16:00.

Students must apply to Erasmus+ traineeship mobility online. Students must submit their acceptance/invitation letters sent by the companies to the OzU IO via email by 30 March 2018 at the latest; otherwise their applications will not be considered valid.

Erasmus English Language Exam (ELE) will be held on 17 February 2017, Saturday, at 9 AM. If you have taken the ELE during 16-17 academic year, you do not need to retake the exam. ELE scores are valid for two years. Other language exam (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) scores will not be considered valid for the Erasmus evaluation/ranking.

The location of the exam will be announced after the application deadline via MyOZU announcements.

Presentation, Erasmus+ program info and other important notes can be found in the following links. All applicants are responsible for the information provided under these links.

General Erasmus+ Program Rules
Presentation (program rules, documentation and mobility grants, important notes, etc.)
Erasmus Language Exam Guideline (Specifications, Sample Questions and Answer Key)

Eligibility Criteria for Applying to the Erasmus+ Traineeship (Internship) Mobility Undergraduate students:

Min. CGPA: 2.20
60/100 pts in Erasmus Language Exam

Graduate students:

Min. CGPA: 3.00
60/100 pts in Erasmus Language Exam
Approval from academic advisor and the relevant Graduate School is required.

Ranking and Eligibility Criteria to Participate in the Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility:

Ranking will be based on 50% CGPA + 50% ELE.
The sector and enterprise must be compatible with the applicant’s diploma program.
The host institutions must be compatible with the Erasmus+ Program Guide. The receiving organization can be any public or private organization active in the labor market or in the fields of education, training and youth. For example, such organization can be:
- public or private, a small, medium or large enterprise (including social enterprises);
- public body at local, regional or national level;
- social partner or other representative of working life, including chambers of commerce, craft/professional associations and trade unions;
- research institute;
- foundation;
- school/institute/educational center (at any level, from pre-school to upper secondary education, and including vocational education and adult education);
- non - profit organization, association, NGO;
- body providing career guidance, professional counselling and information services;
- Program Country HEI awarded with an ECHE.
Students who have previously participated in the Erasmus+ program and students who withdrew after the given deadline, will be deducted 10 points at the time of evaluations.
Students with disabilities will be added 10 points. You must submit “Disabled Identity Card” at the time of applying.
Students who are the children of Veterans/Martyrs will be added 15 points. You must submit “Veteran/Martyr Identity Card” at the time of applying.
Students who wish to participate to the program in their countries of citizenship will be deducted 10 points.
Graduate students must submit the approval of their academic advisors.
Students who have benefitted from the Erasmus mobility activities (either study mobility or traineeship mobility) may participate in Erasmus+ program multiple times as long as the total mobility period does not exceed 12 months.

General Terms for Traineeship Mobility

Traineeship duration is minimum 2 months.
Students cannot be placed in the European Union institutions, agencies and establishments which pursue EU programs.
Students can benefit from the traineeship opportunity within 12 months upon graduation with the condition of applying before graduation in their final year.
Students will create contacts with enterprises/organizations in order to find their own internship places and submit an Acceptance Letter (Letter of Intent/Invitation) to the International Office. You may start your search by visiting the following link: www.erasmusintern.org

Information Sessions

International Office will hold information sessions on both programs (Erasmus+ Study and Traineeship Mobility) on the following days and hours. For individual consultation, you must set up an appointment by emailing: international.relations@ozu.edu.tr

1st session: 18 December 2017, Monday, AB2 #G16, 12:30-13:45
2nd session: 19 December 2017, Tuesday, AB1 #245, 10:50-12:30
3rd session: 27 December 2017, Wednesday, AB2 #102, 10:50-12:00

OzU International Office