Czech-American Cooperation in Education: - International Credit Mobility - Study in the Czech Republic Centre for International Cooperation in Education (DZS) 20th April 2016

Centre for International Cooperation in Education (DZS) responsible for administration of various European educational programmes and other international activities in the field of education (Erasmus+ Programme, Study in the Czech Republic initiative etc.)

International Credit Mobility (ICM)

International Credit Mobility: Activities supported Mobilities of individuals between Programme and Partner Countries All levels, all disciplines Student mobility: A study period abroad at a partner HEI From 3 months (or academic term) to 12 months Staff mobility: Teaching periods Training periods From 5 days to 2 months

How to apply for ICM? Who can apply? Only HEI established in a Programme Country and awarded with ECHE Where to apply? To the National Agency of the country in which the applicant organisation is established Duration of project? 16 or 24 months

International Credit Mobility: Mobility project European HEIs apply on behalf of the partnership to their National Agency European HEI (applicant) manages the budget Budget = Organisational Support Living Allowance Travel

International Credit Mobility: Budget Czech Republic: Student Unit Costs Incoming students: 800 EUR/month Outgoing students: 650 EUR/month Staff Unit Costs Incoming staff: 140 EUR/day Outgoing staff: 160 EUR/day Travel: according to the Distance band (from 180 to EUR)

International Credit Mobility: Documents Cooperation based on the Inter-institutional agreements  fix mobility flows & conditions - signed before mobility starts ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/higher- education/quality-framework_en.htm Learning Agreement for students Mobility Agreement for staff

Cooperation between Czech and American Higher Education Institutions Call 2015: ICM funded by Partnership Instrument (PI) Region 13 „Other Industrialised Countries“ (Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea, Macao, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan) Only one round: → 12 applications / 3 awarded projects / 31 mobilities Call ? → deadline for applications: 2nd February 2016

Initiative Study in the Czech Republic

Study in the Czech Republic our initiative since 2004 focused on the promotion of Czech Higher Education abroad financially supported by the Ministry of Education Aims:  to introduce the offer of Higher Education in the Czech Republic to foreign students and partners  to support Czech Higher Education institutions in their international activities

Offer for international students Complete degree in the Czech Republic approximately foreign students enrolled at higher education institutions in the Czech Republic mainly from Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam Short study visits wide range of international cooperation activities and programmes Erasmus+ Programme for Higher Education

Why to study in the Czech Republic

Location in the heart of Europe

Long tradition of quality education

Cultural experience and fascinating history

Diverse range of programmes in foreign languages and all fields of study

Most Desirable Fields of Study highest chances for admission in technical, agricultural and forestry specializations lowest chances in law and medical subjects

Lower costs of living more affordable life than in Western Europe living costs of students: USD/month (meals, accomodation, public transport, culture)

Tuition fees programmes in Czech language at public and state universities can be studied for free programmes in foreign languages or at private colleges are charged fees tuition fees: 0 – 15,000 USD/year

Where to get more information

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