Erasmus+ ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Erasmus+ is not just about studying abroad – it is a unique opportunity to gain valuable e will serve you well throughout your life. You will learn how your field of study is taught in another country, improve your language collaborate in an international environment, and make new friends across Europe. What's mo attractive item to your resume that will catch the eye of any employer. Who is Erasmus+ intended for? Erasmus+ is intended for all students of Charles University who are enrolled in an accredi master's or doctoral study programme be it full-time or part-time. Where can participants go? • Participants can go to any country in the Erasmus+ programme except the Czech Republic. These are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Franc Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slove Sweden, Turkey You can also go to the UK and Switzerland. • If certain destinations are stipulated as a result of the strategic priorities of the fa also possible to travel to other countries around the world in individually assessed cas more information about Erasmus+ International mobility here [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN- • Charles University is also a member of the 4EU+ Alliance [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UK-11716 includes seven prestigious universities: Heidelberg Universität [ URL "https://www.uni-h en"] , Paris-Panthéon-Assas University [ URL "https://www.u-paris2.fr/en"] , Sorbonne Un "https://www.sorbonne-universite.fr/"] , University of Copenhagen [ URL "https://www.ku. Université de Gen?ve [ URL "https://www.unige.ch/"] , Universit? degli Studi di Milano [ www.unimi.it/en"]  and the University of Warsaw [ URL "https://en.uw.edu.pl/"] . Student University can go to these universities for Erasmus+ stays even if they are not on their unit's "own" list of Erasmus+ destinations. • Charles University currently also has 3 strategic partners [ URL "https://csp.cuni.cz/CS University of St. Andrews [ URL "https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/"] , University of Zurich www.uzh.ch/en.html"]  and Macquarie University [ URL "https://www.mq.edu.au/"] . It is a to travel to these universities under the Erasmus+ programme, especially if you plan to academic career and you would be tempted to work with these institutions in the fields o teaching in the future.   • Charles University is also a member of the prestigious Coimbra Group, which includes the Student Exchange Network [ URL "https://www.coimbra-group.eu/student-exchange-network/"] students to go to associated universities even if there is no bilateral agreement, or be specified number of places.  When can I apply? Generally, from the first year of bachelor's study according to the dates and conditions f procedures at their home faculty or basic unit.  How are stays funded? • The Erasmus+ scholarship is a fixed monthly/daily amount, which varies according to the and the destination country. • All information about funding, including the increase in the green mode of travel and in (students with specific needs and limited opportunities) can be found here [ URL "https: UKEN-2366.html"] • You are entitled to a higher scholarship if you choose an environmentally friendly mode travel to and from the destination (the first journey to the destination and the last wh the Czech Republic). The following are considered ecological modes of transport: train, shared car (carpooling). Please note that the latter is not considered carpooling when someone takes you to the p and returns without you (family, friends). For further information, see here [ URL "http UKEN-2366.html"] . • Your scholarship can be increased if you are a student with specific needs (e.g. disabil limited opportunities (e.g. socio-economic disadvantages). For further information, plea erasmus.outgoing(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "erasmus.outgoing(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] . How many times can I go on Erasmus?  As many times as you pass the selection procedure, but please NOTE that the total time spe per one cycle of study (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral) may not exceed 12 months, or 24 mo course of study is an undivided master's programme (e.g. law or medicine).  What language level is required of me? • You are required to have knowledge of English at a B2 level or the appropriate level in (if, for example, classes at the foreign institution are taught in German). Verification skills depends on the foreign institution and also your home faculty/basic unit.  • There are several ways of verifying and improving your language skills (free of charge). • By taking a language test and a follow-up course on the EU Academy platform: https:// academy.europa.eu/courses/welcome-to-the-eu-academy [ URL "https://academy.europa.eu/c to-the-eu-academy"] . • By completing courses offered at the faculty  • Communication with other international students at Charles University – e.g. in the Er Network [ URL "https://esncuprague.cz/"] , participation in the Buddy programme [ URL cuni.cz/UKEN-1440.html"] or participation in events such as International Wednesday [ ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-267.html"] . Why go on Erasmus? • You gain experience of how your field of study is taught abroad. • You improve your language skills. • You learn how to work in an international team. • You establish contacts and friendships with students from all over Europe. • You experience life in a different environment and become independent. • It looks good on your CV. What types of stays can I go on? • Study stay [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-154.html"]  – the main goal is to study for a sem entire academic year.  • Traineeships [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-155.html"]  – the main goal is to work for a fo institution. Such a stay is usually shorter than a semester.  • Short-term Ph.D. mobility [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2362.html"]  – designed for doctor length varies from 5 to 30 days. • Blended intensive programme [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2368.html"]  – training course a by a partner institution (depends on individual offers).  • Traineeship for graduates [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2367.html"]  – must be completed w of graduation, but the application is submitted while still studying at Charles Universi