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KA171 – Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by external policy funds

What is International Credit Mobility (ICM)?

For 35 years, the European Union has funded the Erasmus programme which has enabled over 4 million European students to spend part of their studies in another higher education institution (HEI) in Europe. In 2015, Erasmus+ opened up these opportunities to individuals and organizations from other parts of the world. Through “International Credit Mobility” – ICM for short – European HEIs can set up mobility agreements which partners around the world to send and receive student and staff. This programme is the continuation of ICM (KA107) from the 2015-2020 programme period, and the first call for applications was launched in call 2022 of Erasmus+.

Why participate?

ICM projects aim to help participants acquire key skills, support their professional development, and deepen their understanding of cultures. These projects aim to increase the capacities, attractiveness and international dimension of the organizations taking part too.
The key action KA171 of the Erasmus+ programme for International Credit Mobility (ICM) promotes the implementation of mobility projects outside the EU, in line with the internationalisation of higher education institutions strategy. The goal of this action is to attract students and teachers towards the European universities, supporting them in the competition with the global higher education. At the same time, the objective is to expand the range of possible destinations for European students and teachers with an openness towards other Countries of the world.

Goals:

❍ Promoting Excellence in Higher Education
❍ Strengthen soft skills for labour market integration (spirit of initiative, digital and linguistic skills)
❍ Exploit the full potential of new technologies
❍ Promote social inclusion
❍ Raise the level of teaching and professional capacities

Recipients:

❍ Students
❍ Teachers
❍ Technical and administrative staff

Mobility types:

❍ International Student mobility for Study, from 2 to 12 months, or from 5 to 30 days for short-term doctoral mobility or if part of a blended mobility
SMS – Student mobility for Study, from 2 to 12 months
It is opened to short cycle, first cycle (Bachelor or equivalent) or second cycle (Master or equivalent) students, as well as third cycle doctoral candidates.
The mobility period can last from 2 months (or one academic term) to 12 months.
Short-term doctoral mobility or blended mobility can last from 5 days to 30 days.
❍ International Student mobility for traineeship, from 2 to 12 months, or from 5 to 30 days for short-term doctoral mobility or if part of a blended mobility
SMP – Student mobility for Traineeships, from 2 to 12 months
It is opened from call 2023 to short cycle, first cycle (Bachelor or equivalent) or second cycle (Master or equivalent) students, as well as third cycle doctoral candidates.
The mobility period can last from 2 to 12 months.
❍ International Staff Mobility for Teaching, from 5 days to 2 months
STA – Staff Mobility for Teaching, from 5 days to 2 months
For academic staff and (from call 2018) for invited staff from non-academic organisations to teach at a partner higher education institution (HEI) abroad.
The mobility period can last from 5 days to 2 months.
❍ International Staff Mobility for Training, from 5 days to 2 months
Short-term doctoral mobility or blended mobility can last from 5 days to 30 days.
STT – Staff mobility for Training, from 5 days to 2 months
For teaching and non-teaching staff in the form of training events abroad (excluding conferences), job shadowing, observation periods and/or training at a partner HEI.
The mobility period can last from 5 days to 2 months.

Please note:

A blended mobility for the academic staff for teaching and training may be planned. In this case, the minimum number of teaching hours shall be reduced by 50%.

How to Participate:

Note:The evaluation of your application is subject to the availability of funds and the type of mobility approved for the current period.
For further assistance, please contact the International Office – Technical Support (see the Contacts section at the end of this page).
❍ General Information
Applications for participation in the Erasmus+ mobility programme can be submitted at any time, as part of a rolling call within the project’s implementation period.
Candidate files will be assessed periodically, depending on the availability of places and funding.
❍ For Students
Incoming Students
Please verify whether your home university is one of UTCB’s partner institutions listed under “Open Calls.”
To participate, you must apply through the specific mobility call announced by your university and follow its internal selection procedures.
Outgoing Students
Students from UTCB who wish to apply must register within the dedicated Erasmus+ mobility call and follow all relevant instructions.
If no active call is announced, applications may still be submitted under the rolling call system and will be considered once new mobility opportunities become available.
Selection Process
Application Submission: Candidates submit a complete file, including a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a detailed Study Plan describing academic objectives and planned activities during the mobility.
Document Review: The selection committee reviews applications for eligibility, academic merit, and relevance.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview to evaluate their motivation and preparedness.
Final Decision: Based on the document review and interview results, the selection committee determines the final list of selected candidates.
Selection Criteria
Academic Performance: Grade Point Average (GPA) from previous academic years.
Motivation Letter: Clarity of purpose and relevance to the candidate’s academic and professional goals.
Interview Performance: Communication skills, maturity, and alignment with programme objectives.
Tie-Breaking Criterion: Comparative GPA for candidates with equivalent scores.
❍ For Academic or Administrative Staff
Incoming Staff
Please verify whether your university is listed among our official partners under “Open Calls.”
To participate, you must apply through your university’s mobility call and prepare a dossier including:
– Invitation letter from UTCB
– Nomination letter from your home university
– Motivation letter (including justification and previous participation in exchange programmes)
– Curriculum Vitae (Europass format)
– Confirmation of employment status
– Proof of citizenship (passport copy or national certificate)
– Application form for staff mobility
– Staff Mobility Agreement for Teaching/Training
– Individual Grant Agreement (financial support contract)
– Valid insurance policy for the entire duration of the mobility
Outgoing Staff
UTCB faculty and administrative staff members must apply through institutional calls for mobility or within the rolling call framework.
The application must include:
– Official invitation from the host institution
– Approved teaching or training plan with objectives, content, and expected results
Selection Criteria
When the number of applications exceeds the available places, selection will consider:
– Relevance between mobility objectives and professional profile
– Importance of the mobility for teaching, research, or institutional development
– Prior involvement in international cooperation or Erasmus+ projects
– Potential to strengthen or initiate international collaborations
– Preference for candidates who have not previously participated in Erasmus+ mobilities
– Support for applicants with fewer opportunities
The selection process is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and merit-based access, supporting the academic and international development of both individuals and institutions.

Open calls:

2023-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000134449 (01.08.2023-31.07.2026)

(Region 3) South-Mediterranean countries
Tunisia – North American Private University
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (8 days in total)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (10 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 1 (3 months in total)
(Region 5) Asia
India – Punjabi University (Department of Basic Mathematics and Applied Sciences)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (12 days in total): The mobility has been successfully completed.
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 1 (3 months in total)
(Region 10) Latin America
Chile – Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso (Department of Informatics Engineering)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (10 days in total): The mobility has been successfully completed.
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (11 days in total): The mobility has been successfully completed.
Mexico – Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes (Department of Information Systems)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (10 days in total): This mobility has already been allocated.

2024-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000239663 (01.08.2024-31.07.2026)

(Region 1) Western Balkans
Kosovo – Kolegji Aga Xhite
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 3 (36 days in total)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (9 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (5 months in total)
(Region 2) Neighbourhood East
Ukraine – Institute of Combustion and Advanced Technologies, Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 2 (15 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (2 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (5 months in total)
(Region 3) South-Mediterranean countries
Tunisia – North American Private University
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (6 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 1 (4 months in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 1 (2 months in total)
(Region 5) Asia
India – Punjabi University (Department of Basic Mathematics and Applied Sciences)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (5 days in total): The mobility has been successfully completed.
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (2 months in total): This mobility has already been allocated.
Vietnam – Hanoi University of Mining and Geology
Vietnam – Thuy Loi University
Vietnam – Truong Dai Hoc Mo Thanh Pho Ho Chiminh
Vietnam – Truong Dai Hoc Xay Dung
Vietnam – University of Transport and Communications
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (12 days in total)
(Region 6) Central Asia
Uzbekistan – Namangan State University
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 2 (10 days in total)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (6 days in total)
(Region 9) Sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana – University of Cape Coast
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (11 days in total)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (10 days in total): This mobility has already been allocated.
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
(Region 10) Latin America
Chile – Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso (Department of Informatics Engineering)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (7 days in total): This mobility has already been allocated
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (7 days in total)
Mexico – Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes (Department of Information Systems)
Mexico – Universidad Vasco de Quiroga A.C. (Department of Science and Technology)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (7 days in total)

2025-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000326111 (01.08.2025-31.07.2027)

(Region 1) Western Balkans
Bosnia and Herzegovina – UNIVERZITET U SARAJEVU
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (10 days in total)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (9 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
Kosovo – Kolegji Aga Xhite
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (14 days in total)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (9 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
Montenegro – University of Montenegro, Faculty of Economics
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (10 days in total)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (9 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (6 months in total)(Region 2) Neighbourhood East
Azerbaijan – AZERBAYCAN TEXNIKI UNIVERSITETI
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Outgoing: Number of participants = 1 (9 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 2 (4 months in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Outgoing: Number of participants (1 with fewer opportunities) = 1 (2 months in total)
Republic of Moldova – Technical University of Moldova
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 1 (13 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (2 with fewer opportunities) = 3 (6 months in total)
Ukraine – Institute of Combustion and Advanced Technologies, Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 2 (14 days in total)
❍ Student mobility for studies – Incoming: Number of participants (2 with fewer opportunities) = 4 (4 months in total)

Closed calls:

2022-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000071019 (01.08.2022-31.07.2025)

(Region 12) USA and Canada
United States of America – Mississippi State University (Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
❍ Staff mobility for teaching – Incoming: Number of participants = 2 (10 days in total)

Implemented Mobilities:

2022-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000071019 (01.08.2022-31.07.2025)

⚠ Dr. Mohsen Razzaghi, Mississippi State University (USA), Professor of Mathematics, Head of Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Delivering lectures in fractional calculus and their applications between April 8-12, 2024.

2023-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000134449 (01.08.2023-31.07.2026)

⚠ Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Punjabi University, Patiala (INDIA), Professor of Mathematics, Head of Department of Basic and Applied Sciences.
Delivering lectures in differential geometry with indefinite metrics between May 20 – June 04, 2024.

⚠ Dr. Alexandru Cristian Rusu, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (CHILE), Full Professor, Director of Doctoral Program in Informatics Engineering, Escuela de Ingeniería Informática.
Delivering lectures in Customers and User Experience and their applications between June 03 – June 14, 2024.

⚠ Dr. Ion Mierlus Mazilu, Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest, (ROMANIA), Associate Profesor, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Delivering lectures in Modern Teaching Methods in Computer Science at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (CHILE), Escuela de Ingeniería Informática between March 14-28, 2025.

2024-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000239663 (01.08.2023-31.07.2026)

Ongoing Mobilities:

2023-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000134449 (01.08.2023-31.07.2026)

⚠ Dr. Carlos Argelio Arévalo Mercado, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes (MEXICO), Full Professor, Department of Information Systems (Sistemas de información).
Delivering lectures in Learning Programming, Educational Technologies, Metacognition and their applications between April 13 – April 24, 2026.

2024-1-RO01-KA171-HED-000239663 (01.08.2024-31.07.2026)

Useful Links:

https://dri.utcb.ro/en/erasmus-office/mobilitati-incoming-ka1/
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/mobility-and-learning-agreements/learning-agreements/studies-agreement-guidelines-ka171

Contacts:

Erasmus+ KA171 Project Coordinator:
Assoc.Prof. Ion MIERLUS-MAZILU, PhD. email: ion.mierlusmazilu@utcb.ro
International Relations Office:
Anca MĂRGINEANU email: anca.margineanu@utcb.ro
Mia TRIFU (Staff) email: iro@utcb.ro
Doina IRODEL (Students) email: erasmusin@utcb.ro

Disclaimer:

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