Are you seeking a way to combine a high-quality European education with unforgettable experiences in one of Europe's most picturesque countries? National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” announces the opening of a competitive selection process for the Erasmus+ credit academic mobility program at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Austria. Three Poltava Polytechnic students will have a unique opportunity to spend the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year at an Austrian university, receiving a grant of €5,500 to cover expenses.
- Number of spots: 3
- Financial support: each student will receive a grant of 5500 Euros, which will cover accommodation, meals, and other necessary expenses in Austria.
- Language of instruction: English (B2/C1 level).
- The course catalogue can be found here.
- Dormitory: Mobility participants are provided with student accommodation (ÖJAB-Haus), located directly next to the university building (ÖJAB-Haus Eisenstadt - Student and Youth Dormitories).
- Application deadline: October 10, 2025
- English language test: October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM, room 318 C.
Important! Only adult students currently in their 2nd-4th year who have high academic performance and possess English language skills at the B2/C1 level are eligible to participate in the exchange program.
Learn more about academic mobility programs at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland by following this link.
Procedure for Participating in the Erasmus+ Academic Mobility Program Competition
Step 1. Contacting the Graduating Department
- The student contacts their graduating department to request consideration for participation in the program.
- The department compares the academic disciplines of the Ukrainian educational program the student is enrolled in with the program at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland.
- If the disciplines align:
- The department prepares two official memos (according to the list of documents for mobility) and informs the dean's office about the need to issue a transcript of records (academic performance statement).
Students for whom the department has not prepared two official memos, and the dean's office has not issued an academic performance statement, i.e., students who do not have supporting documents confirming the possibility of credit transfer, will not be admitted to the English language test.
Step 2. Preparing Personal Documents
The student prepares the following documents:
- CV in English (in PDF format with a photo, no more than two pages);
- Motivation letter in English (up to 1 page, PDF);
- Scan copy of international passport (1st spread, PDF);
- Passport-sized photo (.jpg);
- English language proficiency certificate (if available).
- Motivation letters will be checked for plagiarism and AI usage. It is forbidden to submit the same letter for multiple mobility programs.
- Documents not prepared in accordance with the requirements will not be accepted.
Step 3. Submitting Documents
The package of documents is submitted simultaneously in electronic and printed form through the graduating department to the International Relations Office (room 213-C).
Email address for submission: interoffice@nupp.edu.ua
Step 4. Candidate Selection
- Candidates undergo an English language test and interview.
- The following are also taken into account during selection:
- social circumstances (low income, children, disability, adoption status, chronic diseases, etc.),
- participation in volunteer, educational, scientific initiatives, or projects.
Contacts
For more detailed information, please get in touch with the International Relations Office: interoffice@nupp.edu.ua (room 213-C) or the program coordinator – PhD in Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of Germanic Philology and Translation, Anna Pavelieva (email: kunsite.zi@gmail.com, phone: +3-8-(095)-91-08-192).
You can read about the experience of Poltava Polytechnic students studying at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland last academic year here and here.
The Erasmus+ program is an invaluable experience that will enrich your academic and personal life, enabling you to deepen your knowledge, enhance your language skills, and make new friends from around the world. Take advantage of this chance!
It is worth noting that the Poltava Polytechnic faculty can participate in academic mobility programs and internships. Students can study abroad through grant-funded Erasmus+ credit academic mobility programs for a semester or a full academic year at leading universities in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greenland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and the Czech Republic.
For more detailed information on current internship, teaching, and academic mobility programs abroad, please get in touch with the International Relations Office (room 213-C, interoffice@nupp.edu.ua) or the International Relations Coordinator coordinator – Ph.D. in Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of Germanic Philology and Translation, Anna Pavelieva (email: kunsite.zi@gmail.com, phone: +38-(095)-91-08-192).
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