1. EXCHANGE STUDIES ABROAD Erasmus+ studies and internship abroad
Natalja Denissova

2. EXCHANGE SCHEME
All EU countries and candidate countries + Norway and Switzerland. TalTech has got more than 300 partnership agreements
Maximum 12 months of mobility for the whole period of study at TalTech:
Erasmus+ studies – 1 or 2 semesters
Erasmus+ internship – 2÷6 months
Erasmus+ scholarship
Simple paperwork

3. REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
Opportunity to live and study abroad – gain independence
Opportunity to improve your English or learn a new foreign language
Opportunity to get to know a new culture. Make new friends – for life.
Valuable addition to your CV and Diploma supplement

4. CONDITIONS FOR APPLYING
Completed at least one semester of studies in TalTech (at the time of application)
Grade point average at least 3.0
Sufficient language level- min B2 (some universities accept B1)
High, „right kind of“ motivation

5. PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
Exchange is only possible between universities that have signed an agreement
Agreements are between FACULTIES.
Agreements state a specific number of students and study months.
NB! INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENTS
Depending on available spots, you can also apply to other faculties’ agreements

6. LANGUAGE OF STUDY Depends on the country and university
In most universities, at least some courses are offered in English (as a rule NOT in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal...)
Opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ language and culture courses (small languages of EU)

7. IMPORTANT TO KNOW
You can attend courses or write your final thesis (Only if the receiving university can provide you with a supervisor)
Minimum 15 ECP per semester
All courses taken at the host university are confirmed with a LEARNING AGREEMENT before the study period begins.
All subjects confirmed on the Learning Agreement and passed will be transferred to TalTech.
IF YOU GO ON EXCHANGE, YOUR STUDY PERIOD IN ESTONIA WILL BE EXTENDED BY A SEMESTER!

8. APPLYING for studies There are two application rounds:
for Spring semester 2019;
February 2019 for Autumn term or the whole academic year 2020
1. Study the website:
2. Select 3 partner universties
3. Submit the Exchange Studies application via OIS:
Upload your CV, Language Certificate, Motivation Letter
4. Check your and OIS for an invitation to interview
5. Pass an interview to prove your motivation

9. ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP ERASMUS+ financial support
Grants in the Academic Year 2018/2019 for studies:
520 EUR per 30 days – Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, UK
520 EUR per 30 days - Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain
470 EUR per 30 days – Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Turkey

10. Erasmus+ scholarship Please note that:
Students participating in Erasmus studies, will receive an additional 250 EUR per semester on behalf of the Estonian Government.
Scholarship WILL NOT COVER all expenses!
Credit transfer is free of charge

11. ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP for internship
Grants in the Academic Year 2018/2019 for internship:
700 EUR per 30 days – Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Norway, Sweden, UK
650 EUR per 30 days - Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey
600 EUR per 30 days – Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,
Romania, Slovakia, Macedonia
More information of Erasmus+ scholarship can be found here!

12. ERASMUS +INTERNSHIP Acceptance Letter from the organization
Students can do a traineeship/internship in a workplace abroad lasting from 2 to 6 months, if coordinated with the faculty.
One student can study and do an internship abroad with Erasmus+ scholarship in one study level altogether maximum 12 months. 
Application for internship is opened all year long!
Please apply at least one month before the start of your internship! 
Acceptance Letter from the organization

13. HOW TO FIND PLACEMENT?
Mostly independently by contacting companies directly
During Erasmus studies
With faculty coordinator’s help
In the web page of Mobility Center
- Placements offers
Host organisations for student placements may be enterprises, training centers, research centers and other organisations including higher education institutions in one of the 32 participating European countries.

14. INTERNSHIP DOCUMENTS Learning Agreement for Traineeships
Confirmed by three parties – the student, his home university and the receiving company
Financial AGREEMENT between the student and his home university
INTERNSHIP REPORT DOCUMENTS
outgoing/internship/

15. CONTACTS THANK YOU! Any questions you have, please contact
NATALJA DENISSOVA, Virumaa College, room 24
Working hours
THANK YOU!