Erasmus Plus Programme Inter-institutional agreement 2017/18-2020/21 between programme countries The institutions named below agree to cooperate for the exchange of students and/or staff in the context of the Erasmus Plus programme. They commit to respect the quality requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education in all aspects related to the organisation and management of the mobility, in particular the recognition of the credits awarded to students by the partner institution. A. Information about higher education institutions Name of the institution (and department, where relevant) Erasmus code (academic agreement promoters, e-mails, phones) Website (e.g. of the course catalogue) POLITEHNICA UNIVERSITY O BUCHAREST (Romania) aculty of Automatic Control and Computers (PUB-AC&C) Prof. Dan STEANOIU Hdan.stefanoiu@acse.pub.ro Vice-dean AC&C International Cooperation Prof. Mircea EREMIA Heremia1@yahoo.com ERASMUS+ PUB Coordinator Phone: +40 21 316 9561 ax: +40 21 411 1010 Hhttp://acs.pub.ro/en/ UNIVERSITÉ LILLE 1 (rance) Polytech Lille (Graduate School of Engineering) () Blandine KOWALSKI Erasmus Departmental Coordinator Hblandine.kowalski@univ-lille1.fr HBlandine.Kowalski@polytechlille.fr Phone: + 33 328 767 310 Dr. Nathalie DELOSSE Hnathalie.delfosse@polytech-lille.fr Academic contact person Hwww.polytechlille.fr/english Hwww.polytechlille.fr/erasmus+stud ents Hwww.polytechlille.fr/ima Hwww.polytechlille.fr/ic2m 1/8
B. Mobility numbers 1 per academic year The tables below are valid for each academic year included into the duration of this agreement. The partners commit to amend the tables below in case of changes in the mobility data by no later than the end of January in the preceding academic year. M code of the sending institution) TO code of the receiving institution) Subject area code (ISCED) Subject area name Study cycle (short cycle, 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd ) Number of student mobility periods Student Mobility for Studies Student Mobility for Traineeships (total number of months of the study periods or average duration) PUB-AC&C 0714 Electronics and Automation 1 st (IV th year only), 2 nd 3x10 = 30 PUB-AC&C 0714 Electronics and Automation 1 st, 2 nd 3x10 = 30 M code of the sending institution) TO code of the receiving institution) Subject area code (ISCED) Subject area name Number of staff mobility periods Staff Mobility for Teaching (total number of days of teaching periods or average duration) Staff Mobility for Training PUB-AC&C 0714 Electronics and Automation Person(s) and specific topics to be set upon request 2x5 teaching days PUB-AC&C 0714 Electronics and Automation Person(s) and specific topics to be set upon request 2x5 teaching days Notes 1. Subject area code & name and study cycle are optional. Inter-institutional agreements are not compulsory for Student Mobility for Traineeships or Staff Mobility for Training. s may agree to cooperate on the organization of traineeship. In this case, they should indicate the number of students that they intend to send to the partner country. Total duration in months/days of the student/staff mobility periods or average duration can be indicated if relevant. 2. The staff for teaching in previous table has been set by mutual agreement between the two institutions. 1 Mobility numbers can be given per sending/receiving institutions and per education field (also see: http://www.uis.unesco.org/education/documents/isced fields of education training 2013.pdf, page 18). 2/8
C. Recommended language skills The sending institution, following agreement with the receiving institution, is responsible for providing support to its nominated candidates so that they can have the recommended language skills at the start of the study or teaching period: Receiving institution (Erasmus Optional: Subject area codes Language #1 of instruction Language #2 of instruction Recommended language of instruction level 2 Student Mobility for Studies (Minimum recommended level: B1) Staff Mobility for Teaching (Minimum recommended level: B2) PUB-AC&C 0714 Romanian 0714 rench English or rench English (for project in labs) B1 B1 B2 B2 or more details on the language of instruction recommendations, see the course catalogue of each institution (links provided on first page). PUB-AC&C ( ) comments: The spoken language during the 1 st cycle is Romanian. However, students with sufficient level of English can perform quite well, as many of course materials are in English. Exams can be passed in English on demand. rench is a language that Romanian teachers and students can easily understand. Moreover, some courses are given in rench. Some Master Modules at PUB-AC&C are taught in English. Nevertheless, most Master programs are taught in Romanian. If necessary, basic Romanian lessons can be arranged, free of charge. ( ) comments: It is deemed understood that students must have the necessary level to be able to attend lessons and sit exams. rench language knowledge is highly recommended. D. Additional requirements Best candidate ERASMUS students have to be selected from each institution, as result of annual contests. The sending institution is in charge with offering the ERASMUS student or teacher the fellowship during the mobility period. The host institution is in charge with offering the ERASMUS student or teacher a convenient accommodation. Moreover, for ERASMUS teachers, the host institution should set some working places with internet connection. Both institutions have the infrastructure to welcome students and staff with disabilities. PUB-AC&C ( ) comments: Enrolment. There are no enrolment special requirements. The foreign student is in charge with selecting the courses that bring her/him the number of required ECTS by the sending institution. 2 or an easier and consistent understanding of language requirements, use of the Common European ramework of Reference for Languages (CER) is recommended, see http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/europeanlanguage levels cefr. 3/8
Admission to Master programs at AC&C. Master courses can be taken by foreigners without any restriction, but no graduation diploma is delivered. Getting the Romanian graduation diploma at Master level is only possible for foreigners if some double diploma agreement has already been set between the two institutions, prior to students mobility. No such an agreement exists between PUB-AC&C and. Teaching Staff Mobility. A letter of invitation issued by an authorized AC&C contact person is required, prior to implementing Teaching Staff Mobility. Provisional Learning Agreement. Students have to fill in a Learning Agreement reporting the courses they would like to attend during the ERASMUS study period at PUB-AC&C. Information on courses is available at: Hhttp://acs.pub.ro/en/. Erasmus Student Network (ESN). The ESN Romania team is providing help and advice on request, for all ERASMUS+ incoming students at PUB-AC&C. or further information the ESN page can be visited: Hhttp://www.esn.ro/. ( ) comments: Enrolment: as exchange student. Admission: to be discussed at the department level. Teaching Staff Mobility. A letter of invitation issued by an authorized contact person is required, prior to implementing Teaching Staff Mobility. Students with disabilities. Lille 1 University student disabilities service may offer assistance or possible timetable adjustments to students with disabilities. E. Calendar 1. Applications/Information on nominated students must reach the receiving institution by: Receiving institution (Erasmus PUB-AC&C Autumn term (month) May June 1 st Spring term (month) January November 15 th 2. The receiving institution will send its decision within 5 weeks. 3. A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution no later than 5 weeks after the assessment period has finished at the receiving institution. 4. Termination of the agreement. The inter-institutional agreement can be terminated by mutual consent of both parts. Unilateral agreement termination can be decided as well, but, in this case, the decision to discontinue the exchanges notified to the other part by 1 st Octoberr 20yy will only take effect as of 1 st October 20yy+1. 5. Neither the European Commission nor the ERASMUS Programme National Agencies can be held responsible in case of a conflict between the parts of this agreement. PUB-AC&C ( ) note: The selected students should contact either the AC&C at < Hdecanat@acs.pub.ro> or the PUB ERASMUS office at < Herasmus@upb.ro>, at least one month prior to their journey in Romania, in order to set the details of their stay (accommodation, venue, etc.). ( ) note: Applications should be sent to Miss Blandine KOWALSKI < Hblandine.kowalski@univlille1.fr>, < HBlandine.Kowalski@polytech-lille.fr>, the ERASMUS Departamental Coordinator. 4/8
. Information 1. Grading systems of the institutions ECTS grade PUB ( ) Mark Equivalent to Meaning 9 10 A (excellent) Highest level of Attainment 8 B (very good) High level of Attainment 7 C (good) Adequate level of Attainment 6 D (satisfactory) air level of Attainment, but with significant shortcomings 5 E (sufficient) Minimum level of Attainment 0 4 (fail) The student has not achieved the minimum performance ABSENT % of successful students normally achieving the grade The student neither did the final exam nor presented the required homework ( ) Meaning A 10 EXCELLENT- outstanding performance with only minor errors B 25 VERY GOOD- above the average standard but with some errors C 30 GOOD- generally sound work with a number of notable errors D 25 SATISACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings E 10 SUICIENT- performance meets the minimum criteria /X AIL- some more work required before the credit can be awarded AIL- considerable further work is required P ( ) note: PASS module validated but not enough students in the class to use the ECTS grading scale The best 10% of students are awarded an A grade, the next 25% a B grade, the following 30% a C, the following 25% a D and the final 10% an E. Those who have not achieved a performance sufficient to allow passing the exam receive a (ail). The ECTS users guide 3 can be helpful in understanding the European Credit Transfer System. 3 See: http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong learning policy/ects_en.htm. 5/8
2. Visa The sending and receiving institutions will provide assistance, when required, in securing visas for incoming and outbound mobile participants, according to the requirements of the ERASMUS Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources: (e-mails, phones) Website for information PUB-AC&C The Romanian Ministry of oreign Affairs Public Relations Office Phones: +40 21 319 2108 +40 21 319 2125, ext. 1352 ax: +40 21 319 6850 E-mail: Hrelatii_cu_publicul@mae.ro Hhttp://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035 PUB-AC&C ( ) note: If visa is necessary, you may also contact the AC&C at < Hdecanat@acs.pub.ro> or the PUB ERASMUS office at < Herasmus@upb.ro>, in order to get assistance. However, note that neither the AC&C nor the PUB ERASMUS office is able to obtain the visa for the applicants. (e-mails, phones) Contact first Miss Blandine KOWALSKI E-mails: Hblandine.kowalski@univ-lille1.fr, HBlandine.Kowalski@polytech-lille.fr Herasmus@polytech-lille.fr Tels.: + 33 328 767 310 + 33 320 417 572 Website for information 3. Insurance The sending and receiving institutions will provide assistance in obtaining insurance for incoming and outbound mobile participants, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. The receiving institution will inform mobile participants of cases in which insurance cover is not automatically provided. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources: (e-mails, phones) Website for information PUB-AC&C PUB ERASMUS Office Phone: +40 21 402 9284 ax: +40 21 318 1028 E-mail: Herasmus@upb.ro Contact first Miss Blandine KOWALSKI E-mails: Hblandine.kowalski@univlille1.fr, HBlandine.Kowalski@polytech-lille.fr Herasmus@polytech-lille.fr Tels.: + 33 328 767 310 + 33 320 417 572 Hwww.polytechlille.fr/erasmus+students Hhttp://www.upb.ro/en/internationalcooperation.html Hwww.polytechlille.fr/erasmus+students 6/8
4. Housing The receiving institution will guide incoming mobile participants in finding accommodation, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by the following persons and information sources: The receiving institution will inform mobile participants of cases in which insurance cover is not automatically provided. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources: PUB-AC&C (e-mails, phones) PUB ERASMUS Office Phone: +40 21 402 9284 ax: +40 21 318 1028 E-mail: Herasmus@upb.ro Contact first Miss Blandine KOWALSKI E-mails: Hblandine.kowalski@univ-lille1.fr, HBlandine.Kowalski@polytechlille.fr Herasmus@polytech-lille.fr Tel.: + 33 328 767 310 + 33 320 417 572 Website for information Hhttp://www.upb.ro/en/internationalcooperation.html Hhttp://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/ studying_at_lille_1/accommodation.htm Hwww.polytechlille.fr/erasmus+students ( ) note: Exchange students may be accommodated on campus at the new university residence Reeflex. In this case, the registration has to be made through the online Erasmus application. G. ERASMUS OICES (Erasmus Address Phones & ax E-mails PUB-AC&C Politehnica University of Bucharest Biroul ERASMUS Room R-401 313 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 6 Bucharest 060042 MANIA Polytech Lille - International Office Avenue Paul Langevin Cité scientifique 59655 Villeneuve d'ascq RANCE Phone: +40 21 402 9284 ax: +40 21 318 1028 Phone : + 33 328 767 310 Herasmus@upb.ro Herasmus@polytechlille.fr 7/8