Erasmus internships Jolanta Preidienė Vilnius College of Higher Education (LT)

VIKO profile Founded in 2000 by merging 8 HEI (each years old); The largest accredited non-university higher education institution in Lithuania; 8 faculties; Student body – 9394; Staff – 1048 (appr. 500 acad. staff); Duration of studies: 3 – 4 years*

VISION A higher education institution which is open to innovations, flexible, self- improving, harmoniously matching the market needs with the perspective social, physical and technological study trends. An institution cherishing the spirit of creativity among teachers and students. A higher education institution being internationally recognized and seeking integration into the unique European higher education system.

MISSION To provide higher non-university education and train young people in the field of informatics, electronics, economics, business, services and management, satisfying the economic and social needs of the Vilnius region and Lithuania as well. To ensure the contemporary study process which is consistent with the European standards and closely related with the business world. To develop the students abilities and human values which are essential for the College graduates professional activities and successful continuous learning.

Compare: Internships in the curriculum: 3 periods (intro, specialty, final) Duration: weeks Aims – in the curriculum Erasmus internships: 1 period (final+?) Duration: 3-10 month Aims – in the curriculum

Administration of Erasmus internships Students FacultiesApplications Internship places IRO Selection (in Faculties) Preparations /finalizing Content - Faculties Doc., finance - IRO

ActivitiesDates & Deadlines Acting Persons Doc. DdDIRO Selection Committee Appellee Committee Deans F. Coordinators Heads of Dep. Students Start Students applications selection September / February DIIIIPForm Students competition1 week after selection deadline IDPPI Students appellee5 days after selection IIDIIII Students preparation10 days before mobility begins PPDForm Scholarship (80%)5 days before mobility begins CADIIITForm Internship monitoringDuring all internship period DPP Students reports2 weeks after intern. ends IIIIDForm Practice RecognitionAccording to VIKO recognition order IDPIDoc. Scolarship - final payment (20%) 2 weeks after students report Finish

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