1. EMA2 ARCADE PROJECT Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

2. What is EMA2 ARCADE?  An Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project funded by the European Commission  Fund scholarships for Central Asian students and scholars that intend to spend a study/research/work period at a European University: 84 students and scholars from Central Asia to EU 5 levels of study: Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Doctorate and Staff wide variety of academic fields starting from 2012  The project funds cover beneficiaries expenses as follows: Subsistence allowance, Travel costs, Participation costs, Insurance  A Partnership of 13 Central Asian (CA) Universities, 7 European (EU) Universities and 7 Associates Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

3. Aims of the project Enabling students and scholars from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan to: spend a mobility period abroad in Europe for the purpose of studying, teaching, training and research;spend a mobility period abroad in Europe for the purpose of studying, teaching, training and research; benefit both on a professional and personal level from this experience;benefit both on a professional and personal level from this experience; Enrich their academic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.Enrich their academic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

4. Partnership: Geographical Coverage Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

5. Partners Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Central Asia EuropeKazakhstan KazNU – Al Farabi Kazakh National University KazNTU - Kazakh National Technical University ENU- Eurasian National University KSTU - Karaganda State Technical UniversityKyrgyzstan KTU - Kyrgyz State Technical University IKSU - Issykkul State Universtity TSU - Talas State UniversityTajikistan KPITTU - Khujand Polytechnical Institute of Tajik Technical University KHOROG - Khorog State UniversityUzbekistan BSU - Bukhara State University UrSU - Urgench State University NSMI - Navoi State Mining InstituteTurkmenistan TSIEM - Turkmen State Institute of Economics and ManagementItaly Polito – Politecnico di TorinoFrance ECN - Ecole Centrale de NantesGermany FUB - Freie Universität BerlinPoland AMU - Adam Mickiewicz UniversitySpain USC - Santiago de CompostelaSweden KTH - Royal Institute of TechnologyUK UWIC - University of Wales, Cardiff

6. Associates Kazakhstan Kazakh Ministry of Education and ScienceKyrgyzstan EdNet OshTU - Osh Technological UniversityUzbekistan Uzbek Ministry of Public Education TTPU - Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent Uzavtosanoat Effective Study LTD Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

7. Thematic Fields  Agriculture science;  Architecture, urban and regional planning;  Business Studies, Management Sciences;  Education, Teacher Training;  Engineering, Technology;  Geography, Geology;  Law;  Social Sciences. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

8. Target Groups  Scholarships can be awarded to beneficiaries belonging to 3 Target Groups: Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Target Group Target BeneficiariesTypes of mobility TARGET GROUP 1 Students and staff nationals of one of the CA Countries registered in one of the CA ARCADE Partner Universities undergraduate master doctorate post-doctorate academic staff TARGET GROUP 2 Nationals of one of the CA Countries, registered in: 1) a CA Associate University of ARCADE partnership; 2) in a CA higher education institution not included in the partnership; 3) having obtained a university degree or equivalent by an institution of a CA Country. master doctorate post-doctorate TARGET GROUP 3 Nationals of one of the CA Countries who are in particularly vulnerable situations, for political or economic reasons (ex. Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons) undergraduate master doctorate

9. Mobility Levels  Undergraduate: TG1 students enrolled in undergraduate programs that have successfully completed at least one year of their studies. TG3 students who have obtained a secondary school diploma.  Master: TG1 students currently enrolled in a master program. TG2 and TG3 students who have finished their undergraduate studies, hold a degree granting access to master studies.  Doctorate: TG1 students or young researchers currently enrolled in a doctoral program at their home University. TG2 and TG3 students or young researchers who have completed a master, hold a degree granting access to doctoral studies.  Post-doctorate: Young researchers holding a doctoral degree.  Staff: Academic staff or administrative staff working in the International Affairs Departments, regularly employed at one of the CA partner universities. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

10. The Scholarship Amounts  Subsistence allowance, monthly amount to be transferred to beneficiaries: Undergraduate & Master 1.000 euro Doctorate 1.500 euro Post-doc 1.800 euro Staff2.500 euro  Travel: the project will cover a round trip ticket per beneficiary from the Home to the Host Country within the limit of 1.500 euro.  Insurance: full coverage (health, travel, accident).  No tuition or registration fees will be requested by the host universities: Exchange students will continue paying their registration fees at their university of origin. Exchange students will continue paying their registration fees at their university of origin. The tuition fees for students applying for a full degree program will be covered by the project. The tuition fees for students applying for a full degree program will be covered by the project. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

11. EMA2 ARCADE When to apply? Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

12. Application & Selection Process  Candidates must apply with an online application system on internet during a Call for Applications.  The call for applications will be open the 15th November 2011 and will close the 31st January 2012.  The available scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates with a fair and transparent selection process. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

13.  Mobilities must start in 2012 according to the academic calendar of the Host University with the exception of:  34 months Undergraduate mobilities must start by the 1st September 2012;  36 months Doctorate mobilities must start by June 2012;  Staff may start anytime during the project life (2012 – 2015). Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Period of mobility

14. EMA2 ARCADE How to Apply? Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

15. Application Process Online Application System  ARCADE Online Application System includes: available study places and academic positions at each EU partner university; prerequisites and specific requirements for applying; application form to be filled in and submitted electronically. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

16. Application Documents: Passport or National Identity Document Academic Certification (Diplomas, transcripts with grades, etc) Motivation letter Language certification (check the specific requirements of the chosen course/University) Forwarding Letter (TG1 UG and Master only) Work Plan proposal (Doctorate, Post Doc, Staff) Proof of registration (TG1 only) Proof of TG3 status (TG3 only) Statement of Commitment Current CV Letter of recommendation (TG2 and TG3 only) Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Application Documents

17.  The applicant will have to follow three steps: Step 1:Step 1: Registration of an account (valid email address) Step 2:Step 2: Application - After 5 minutes reception on the account a personal link to the application form. Submission of personal data Step 3:Step 3: Upload - Confirmation that the application has been received. Link to a personal upload page. Upload of all required documents.  Closure of the application  Only complete applications will be considered during the selection process. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

18. Step 1: Step 1: Registration of an account (valid email address) Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

19. Step 2: Step 2: After 5 minutes reception on the account a personal link to the application form. Personal data and submit Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

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21. Step 3: Step 3: Confirmation that the application has been received Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

22.  See Aavailable Fields of Study Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

23.  Detailed Information Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

24.  Choice of Type of Mobility and Subject Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

25.  Link to a Personal Upload Page Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

26.  Upload of Required Documents Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

27.  One of the main commitments of the EMA 2 Programme.  One of the top concerns of students and scholars undertaking a mobility experience.  It reflects the mutual trust among the Partner Universities, that show in this sense to be aware that: The Partner Universities are all top-level Universites that offer high quality courses; The study programme at the Host University will be coherent with the study programme at the Home University; The study programme will be agreed between Home and Host University matching their academic offer. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Recognition of Studies

28. For Exchange Students the study period taken within the ARCADE project will be recognized in your Home Universities: Learning Agreement/Work Plan proposal agreed with Home and Host University; at the end of the mobility the Host University will issue a Transcript of Records in which are stated all the exams he/she has taken with correspondent grades and ECTS credits. Once back, the Home University recognizes the studies taken abroad and it transfers the corresponding credits to the local academic career. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Recognition of Studies

29. For any further information:  visit ARCADE web site http://www.arcade.polito.it http://www.arcade.polito.ithttp://www.arcade.polito.it For any questions or doubts:  contact the official project e-mail address: arcade@polito.it Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino ARCADE Project Contacts

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