EXCHANGE STUDIES ABROAD Erasmus studies and internship abroad

EXCHANGE STUDIES ABROAD Erasmus+ studies and internship abroad Natalja Denissova Department for Development, Erasmus+ coordinator

EXCHANGE SCHEME Ø All EU countries and candidate countries + (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Turkey). Tal. Tech has more than 400 partner universities Ø One student can study and do an internship abroad in one study level altogether maximum 12 months: Erasmus+ studies 1 or 2 semesters Erasmus+ internship 2÷ 6 months Ø Erasmus+ scholarship for every exchange student Ø The credits completed abroad can count at Tal. Tech Ø There are student exchange opportunities outside of Europe as well (Bilateral Agreements) https: //www. taltech. ee/en/bilateral-agreements#p 993

REASONS TO PARTICIPATE Erasmus+ is an excellent opportunity: Ø to gain valuable international experience Ø to develop both academically and professionally Ø to enhance foreign language skills (Erasmus+ program working language is English, small languages of EU) Ø Valuable addition to your CV and Diploma supplement Ø Your Erasmus+ stories in Virumaa College YEARBOOK

CONDITIONS FOR APPLYING Ø Bachelor's students can apply starting from their second semester Ø Should prove your motivation during a short interview with the Schools selection committee Ø SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING does not have additional requirements: grade point average at least 3. 0 is not required

CONDITIONS FOR APPLYING • be on a sufficient language level - min level B 2* *If you received at least 75 points from the high school English examination, that certificate is also accepted for Tal. Tech's application. *Results from internationally recognized language tests (TOEFL, IELTS etc); *Information about Tal. Tech testings can be found here https: //www. taltech. ee/en/application-information#p 810

IMPORTANT TO KNOW Ø Exchange is only possible between universities that have signed an agreement https: //www. taltech. ee/en/studyabroad Ø Agreements are between FACULTIES - Virumaa College belongs to School of Engineering Ø Agreements state a specific number of students and level of study Ø NB! GENERAL AGREEMENTS https: //www. taltech. ee/en/general-agreements Ø Depending on available spots, you can also apply to other faculties’ agreements

IMPORTANT TO KNOW Ø You can attend courses or write your final thesis (Only if the receiving university can provide you with a supervisor) Ø When going to study abroad, you are obligated to complete subjects of at least 15 ECTS per semester that fit into your curriculum Ø All subjects taken at the host university are confirmed with a LEARNING AGREEMENT before the study period begins Ø All subjects confirmed on the Learning Agreement and passed will be transferred to Study Information System of Tal. Tech(ÕIS) Ø IF YOU GO ON EXCHANGE, YOUR STUDY PERIOD IN TALTECH WILL BE EXTENDED BY A SEMESTER (if need be) • NOTE! ECTS - European Credit Transfer System, 15 ECTS/credits = 15 EAP

APPLYING FOR STUDIES There are two application rounds: Ø September for spring semester: Additional application round for exchange studies during Spring semester 2021 in Tal. Tech partner universities will be open from 31 st of August until 21 st of September 2020 Ø February for autumn semester or the whole academic year 1. How to apply: https: //www. taltech. ee/en/application-information#p 16028 2. Select 3 partner universities 3. Submit the Exchange Studies application via ÕIS: Upload your CV, Language Certificate, Motivation Letter 4. Check your e-mail and ÕIS for an invitation to interview 5. Pass an interview to prove your motivation

ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP Grants in the Academic Year 2020/2021 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, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Turkey Students participating in Erasmus studies, will receive an additional 250 EUR per semester on behalf of the Estonian Government

ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP Please note that: Ø Scholarship WILL NOT COVER all expenses! Ø Credit transfer into Study Information System (ÕIS) is free of charge

ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNSHIP ABROAD Ø 720 euros per 30 days: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK Ø 670 euros per 30 days: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Turkey NB! 70% of the whole scholarship will be paid out in the beginning of the internship/studies and 30% in the end, after all the mandatory documents are filled in and submitted

ERASMUS +INTERNSHIP Ø Students can do a traineeship/internship in a workplace abroad lasting from 2 to 6 months, if coordinated with the faculty. Application for internship is open all year long! Please apply at least one month before the start of your internship! Ø Acceptance Letter from the organization

HOW TO FIND PLACEMENT? Ø Mostly independently by contacting companies directly Ø During Erasmus studies Ø With faculty coordinator’s help Ø In the web page of Mobility Center https: //www. taltech. ee/en/internshipabroad#p 1028 Ø Host organisations for student placements may be enterprises, training centers, research centers and other organizations including higher education institutions in one of the 32 participating European countries.

DOCUMENTS FOR ERASMUS+ INTERSHIP The list of the needed documents for Erasmus+ internship (before and after) can be found here https: //www. taltech. ee/en/internshipabroad Learning Agreement for Traineeships shoud be confirmed by three parties – the student, his home university and the receiving company Financial AGREEMENT between the student and his home university

Any questions you have, please contact NATALJA DENISSOVA, Tal. Tech Virumaa College, room 24, working hours 8. 00 - 16. 00 natalja. denissova@taltech. ee tel: 33 63921