Erasmus + ( ) Jelena Rožić International Relations Officer University of Banja Luka

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1 Erasmus + ( ) Jelena Rožić International Relations Officer University of Banja Luka

2 What is Erasmus+? The EU's programme to support education, training youth and sport Combines 7 EU education, training and youth programmes, and introduces sport for the first time Funding for programmes, projects and scholarships Fosters EU-EU and EU-international cooperation Total budget of 14.7 billion

3 Tempus Erasmus Mundus EU-international ERASMUS+ Youth in Action Edulink Alfa Jean Monnet 1 Learning Mobility 2 Cooperation Erasmus Sport Leonardo Comenius Grundtvig 3 Policy support EU - EU

4 3 main types of Key Action Learning mobility of individuals (KA1) Staff mobility, in particular for teachers, lectures, school leaders and youth workers Mobility for higher education students, vocational education and training students Student loan guarantee Joint Master degrees Mobility for higher education for EU and non- EU beneficiaries Volunteering and youth exchanges Cooperation for Innovation and exchange of good practices (KA2) Strategic partnerships between education/training or youth organizations and other relevant actors Large scale partnerships between education and training establishments and business: Knowledge Alliances & Sector Skills alliances IT-Platforms including e- Twinning Cooperation with third countries and focus on neighbourhood countries Support for policy reform (KA3) Open method of Coordination Prospective initiatives EU recognition tools Dissemination & exploitation Policy dialogue with stakeholders, third countries and international organizations

5 Jean Monnet 125,000 institutions Jean Monnet will support 400 teaching posts and 600 short courses globally Over 100 Centres of Excellence will be supported around the world Sport 600 collaborative partnerships including non-profit sports events 3000 partner organisations will participate in cooperation projects An annual EU Sport Forum for dialogue with sport stakeholders

6 Budget breakdown Learning mobility of individuals At least 63% 4.2% 4.8% Budget breakdown Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices At least 28% Support for policy reform 4.2% 28% 63% KA1 KA2 KA3 Between KA1 and KA2

7 International cooperation between Programme Countries & Partner Countries Programme Countries (33) Partner Countries (around 150) EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom All other countries throughout the world Other programme countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey

8 Higher education opportunities for HE institutions from Partner Countries Credit Mobility KA1 Joint Master Degree -JMDs KA1 Capacity Building KA2 Other possibilities - Strategic Partnerships and Knowledge Alliances KA2 Jean Monnet

9 1. Erasmus+ Guide: 01.ENG 2. UBL: Guidelines for the application and realization of the Erasmus+ projects at the University of Banja Luka

10 Credit mobility Erasmus+

11 Credit mobility: how does it work? Managed by Erasmus+ National Agencies in Programme Countries Individual higher education institutions (HEIs) set up interinstitutional agreement(s) Agreement sets framework for sending and hosting students and staff 3 12 months for students (I, II, III cycle) 1 week 2 months for staff 2 to 12 months for traineeships (from 2016 for partner countries)

12 Joint Master Degrees Erasmus+

13 Joint Master Degrees in brief Continuation of Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses Excellent Joint Master courses offered by consortia of HEIs from Programme and Partner Countries to attract best students worldwide through high level scholarships 350 Joint Master Degree courses to be selected, Expected to fund 25,000 students and staff over 7 years

14 Joint Master Degrees structure offer an integrated study programme, fully recognised in the countries participating require study in at least two of the Programme Countries represented in the consortium can last months ( ECTS) lead to the award of a double, multiple or joint degree to all successful students award full-study scholarships for students from all over the world

15 Joint Master Degrees: how do they work? Minimum consortium of 3 HEIs from different Programme Countries HEIs from Partner Countries can take part Funding for three annual intakes of students and guest academics, covering Total costs of students scholarships Annual flat-rate fee for management and guest academic costs After three years, a Quality Review provides successful consortia with continued shared funding of scholarships

16 Capacity Building for Higher Education Erasmus+

17 Capacity-building for higher education: objectives Build capacity and help modernise higher education institutions in Partner Countries, to ensure a structural, long-lasting impact Support modernisation & internationalisation Improve quality Improve the level of competences and skills Enhance management, governance in HEIs Promote people-to-people contacts, intercultural understanding Voluntary convergence with EU HE policy developments

18 Capacity-building for higher education in brief 1. Joint Projects: New curricula, joint degrees, learning and teaching methodologies, staff development, quality assurance, governance, Bologna tools 2. Structural Projects: Reforms at national level with the support of the authorities in the Partner Countries (policy modernisation, Bologna policies, governance and management of higher education systems )

19 Capacity-building for higher education how does it work? Projects of 2 or 3 years Projects run by consortium of institutions Consortium must include Programme Countries and Partner Countries Project can be coordinated by an institution from a Programme or a Partner Country

20 Capacity-building for higher education how to apply? Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EU Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination Applications may be from an institution in a Partner or Programme Country Apply direct to EACEA:

21 Jean Monnet Activities Erasmus+

22 Jean Monnet in brief Focus on EU studies to promote excellence in teaching and research on the European integration process in various disciplines Objectives: Equip students and young professionals with knowledge of EU subjects Stimulate teaching and research on the European Union Foster dialogue between the European Union and the world in higher education

23 Jean Monnet: how does it work? Project grants to promote excellence through: Teaching and research (Modules, Chairs, Centres of Excellence) Policy debate with academic world (Networks, Projects) Support to activities of institutions or associations

24 Jean Monnet: how to apply? Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EU Applications may be from an institution in any country of the world Only one applicant institution but informal involvement of partner institutions is possible (particularly for networks) Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination Apply direct to EACEA:

25 Jean Monnet: how to apply? Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EU Applications may be from an institution in any country of the world Only one applicant institution but informal involvement of partner institutions is possible (particularly for networks) Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination Apply direct to EACEA:

26 Other opportunities Erasmus+

27 Strategic partnerships Fostering quality and innovation in HEIs by stronger cooperation with enterprises, research organisations, social partners etc. Partner Countries able to take part only if clear added value New joint curricula, programmes Develop project-based cooperation with enterprises New learning techniques and resources Integrate various study modes (distance, parttime, modular) Programme-Country HEIs can apply to their National Agency to manage strategic partnerships

28 Knowledge alliances Structured, long-term cooperation between HEIs and enterprises Partner Countries able to take part only if clear added value Deliver new multidisciplinary curricula responding to business needs Stimulate entrepreneurship Facilitate the exchange, flow and co-creation of knowledge between HEIs and enterprises Programme-Country HEIs can apply to the EACEA to manage knowledge alliances

29 For more information visit ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus Or social media: Twitter: #ErasmusPlus Facebook: Erasmus+

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