1. Introduction
Welcome to the page dedicated to students interested in Erasmus mobility at UTCB! Here, you will find clear, tested, and up-to-date recommendations designed to provide the support you need in preparing, carrying out, and making the most of your international experience. Ultimately, it will help you expand your international network.
2. Why Choose a Mobility Program?
Main Advantages:
- Acquire specialized academic competencies in an international environment.
- Develop transversal skills (intercultural communication, autonomy, adaptability).
- Increase your employability: international experience is highly valued by employers.
- Expand your professional and academic network in Europe.
- Experience a memorable personal journey: make friends, explore cultures, travel.
- Bring back new ideas, innovative methods, and best practices to UTCB.
3. How to Prepare – Recommended Steps
- Internal Decision: Think about what you want to achieve: study or internship? In which field? What time frame?
- Selecting the Host University/Company: Check the list of available partners and destinations; review the university profiles, programs, and language of instruction. Gather as much information as possible from their websites.
- Preparing Your Application File: Complete the application form, write your motivation letter, update your CV, and, if needed, include language certificates and the academic transcript for the completed semesters.
- Selection and Approval Process: Ensure that you meet the UTCB and Erasmus deadlines. Announcements will be first posted on the UTCB Students Microsoft Teams Group – International Relations & EU-CONEXUS Channel, and then shared on the UTCB social media channels.
- Pre-departure Logistics: Obtain approvals in advance, keep email correspondence with the host university, apply for the grant, arrange accommodation, health insurance, and travel. Don’t forget to prepare the following two essential documents: European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
- Departure and Adaptation: Take time to adjust to the new environment, culture, and educational/work system.
- Mobility Execution: Follow the study/internship plan, stay in touch with UTCB, engage with life at the host university, and document your experiences.
- Return and Utilization: Confirm the recognition of credits/activities, prepare a report/feedback, and share your experience with the UTCB community.
4. Our Advice Before Departure
- Check Your Budget: The Erasmus grant is a support, but additional costs (accommodation, transport, materials) may arise.
- Accommodation: Search for options in advance, and contact the host university for local recommendations.
- Health and Travel Insurance: Ensure you are covered for health needs, as well as for potential electronic devices (e.g., laptop).
- Minimal Luggage: Consider the season, adapt quickly to the new environment, and pack essential documents (diplomas, identification, money).
- Language Proficiency: If the courses or internship are in another language (e.g., English, German, French), ensure your proficiency level is appropriate.
- Networking: Before departure, connect with UTCB students who have already been on mobility programs – direct experience is invaluable.
- Cultural Openness: Adopt a “learning by being there” mindset – explore locally, open up to people, and recognize that lessons come not only from the classroom.
5. During the Mobility
- Actively Participate in Courses/Internship: Ask questions, collaborate, and use the host university’s resources.
- Document Your Experience: Keep a journal, blog, or photo album of your experiences – this can be useful for the final report or the UTCB website.
- Make Local and International Friends: Diversity is a major advantage.
- Get Involved in Campus Life: Join clubs, volunteer, participate in projects, and go on excursions.
- Reflect on Your Experience: What is different from UTCB? What have you learned about yourself? What would you bring back home?
- Stay in Touch with UTCB: Send updates, and participate in webinars/online information sessions if applicable.
6. Upon Return – What’s Next and 7. Useful info
8. Call to action
Are you interested in participating in an Erasmus mobility next semester?
We invite you to start discussions with the Outgoing Mobility Coordinator for students: Ramona Diac on UTCB’s Microsoft Teams.
Join all recurring information sessions about ERASMUS+ mobilities:
- ERASMUS DAYS – annually in October
- ERASMUS OPEN DOORS – annually in March/April
The selection of students for long-term mobilities is carried out centrally by UTCB, and the selection calls are generally held during the following periods:
- 10 February – 10 March of the current year, for mobilities taking place in the first and second semesters of the next academic year
- 15 September – 5 October of the current year, for mobilities in the second semester of the current academic year
