Dear Bachelor’s and Master’s students! National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” invites you to take part in the competition for the Erasmus+ ICM program at the University of Vigo (UVIgo), located in charming Spain, for the Autumn semester of the 2026/2027 academic year!
This is a unique opportunity for our students to deepen their English-language knowledge, select courses that perfectly complement their Ukrainian educational program, and gain valuable international experience in sunny Galicia.
Established in 1968, the University of Vigo has rapidly become a major centre for research and innovation in Northwest Spain. UVIgo is known for its interdisciplinary approach and strong positions in sectors prioritised by the global economy. The university boasts high-quality education and scientific developments in areas such as modern engineering (including mechanical, electronic, and telecommunications), applied economics and management, linguistic studies (philology), and constitutional law. For students of Poltava Polytechnic, this means access to advanced technical equipment, participation in real research projects, and the study of disciplines taught in accordance with the most modern European standards.
Studying at the University of Vigo is more than just academic routine. It is an immersion into a region where Celtic historical heritage coexists with the dynamic development of modern European technologies. You will gain invaluable cross-cultural communication experience, live in one of Spain’s most picturesque regions, and expand your international professional network.
This exciting opportunity is open to you! To successfully initiate the selection process, you must strictly adhere to the established deadlines and requirements. Please note the key dates for document submission and testing:
Important Dates
Application Deadline: March 10, 2026.
English Language Testing (for students): March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM (room 323-C).
1. Mobility Terms and Organisational Framework
Study Period: I (Autumn) semester of the 2026/2027 academic year.
Duration of Stay: 5 calendar months, approximately from September 01, 2026, to the end of January 2027 (according to the academic calendar of the University of Vigo).
Academic Workload: the recommended volume for successful recognition is approximately 30 ECTS credits per mobility semester.
2. Financial Support (Erasmus+ Grant)
The student receives funding under the Erasmus+ program in the following amounts:
- Monthly stipend: 1100 (one thousand one hundred) Euros per month of stay.
- Travel cost reimbursement: a one-time fixed payment of 580 (five hundred eighty) Euros to cover expenses related to travel to/from the host HEI.
3. Academic Requirements and Curriculum Structure
Selection Criteria: there are no strict limitations on specialisation or institute/faculty for participation in the competition. The key criterion is the ability to form a curriculum equivalent in ECTS volume, in accordance with the requirements of the Poltava Polytechnic educational program.
Curriculum Formation Procedure: students may choose courses from any faculty of the University of Vigo; the catalogue is available via a link. Courses are classified as follows:
- “Taught in English”: disciplines where the teaching process is conducted entirely in English;
- “English Friendly”: disciplines whose primary language is Spanish or Galician, but all learning materials, assignments, advisory support, and final assessment are provided in English;
- standard courses: disciplines taught in Spanish/Galician (require prior agreement regarding the language barrier).
Specialisations that may find equivalents in the UVIgo course list
1. Philology / Foreign Languages: numerous courses in English (both first and second foreign languages), literature, specialised language, and translation.
2. Economics and Management: courses in business administration, finance, international trade, and strategic management.
3. Engineering (Mechanical, Energy, Electronics, Telecommunications): a wide range of technical disciplines (Physics, Mathematics, Programming, Material Science, Electronics).
4. Pedagogy / Education: specialisations related to teaching (Early Childhood Education, Primary Education).
5. Law: courses in constitutional, international, and financial law.
We draw the attention of all potential participants to the fact that the range of UVIgo disciplines is much broader, spanning from advanced engineering developments to the humanities. Students whose specialisations are not listed above must undergo an individual confirmation procedure for the recognition of their acquired learning outcomes. That is, if you are studying under a different educational program but believe you can form a curriculum at UVIgo that fully meets the requirements of your educational program, please get in touch with your Educational Program Guarantor for assistance in finding corresponding subjects in the UVIgo catalogue.
4. Accommodation and Mobility Participant Support
- Accommodation: the host institution (University of Vigo) does not guarantee places in student dormitories. Therefore, program participants must independently organise their accommodation for the entire mobility period. Students are advised to start searching for housing in advance using online platforms for room rental or flat-sharing.
- Integration Support (ESN Vigo): to facilitate adaptation and resolve initial issues, it is recommended to contact the Erasmus Student Network Vigo (ESN Vigo). They are the key support centre for international students in the city. Contact can be made via email: info@esnvigo.org.
- Buddy Programme: ESN Vigo actively offers a unique “Buddy Programme”. Under this initiative, a local student volunteer from the University of Vigo is assigned to each newly arrived student. Your “buddy” will become your personal mentor and guide, providing assistance with city orientation, resolving domestic issues, and helping you integrate into local social life throughout your stay.
Procedure for Participating in the Erasmus+ Credit Academic Mobility Program Competition (for Students)
Step 1. Contacting the Graduate Department
The student contacts their graduate department to discuss the possibility of participation in the program.
The department compares the academic disciplines of the Ukrainian educational program the student is enrolled in with those of the University of Vigo for the I (Autumn) semester of the 2026/2027 academic year.
If the disciplines are agreed upon, the department prepares two official memos (in accordance with the mobility documents list). It informs the Dean’s (Director’s) Office of the need to issue a certificate of grades (academic transcript).
Students for whom the department has not prepared two official memos, and the Dean’s (Director’s) Office has not issued a certificate of academic performance – i.e., those without supporting documents confirming the possibility of recognising learning outcomes –will not be admitted to the English language test.
Step 2. Preparation of Personal Documents
The student prepares the following documents:
- CV in English (PDF format with photo, maximum 2 pages);
- Motivation Letter in English (up to 1 page, PDF);
- Scanned copy of the international passport (first spread, PDF);
- Passport-size photo (.jpg);
- Certificate of English language proficiency (if available).
Motivation letters will be checked for plagiarism and for AI-generated content. Submitting the same letter for multiple mobility programs is prohibited.
Documents not formatted according to the requirements will not be accepted.
Step 3. Document Submission
The package of documents must be submitted simultaneously in electronic and hard copy formats through the department of origin to the International Relations Office (room 213-C).
Electronic submission address: interoffice@nupp.edu.ua
Open the World of Limitless Perspectives! Participation in academic mobility programs is your chance to integrate into the global scientific space and gain invaluable experience studying abroad. Poltava Polytechnic continuously creates new opportunities for the professional growth of its community by collaborating with top European higher education institutions.
Please note that faculty members of Poltava Polytechnic are eligible to participate in academic mobility and internship programs. Students can study abroad through Erasmus+ credit academic mobility grant programs for a semester or a full academic year at leading universities in Austria, Greenland, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, 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 (office 213-C, interoffice@nupp.edu.ua).
