International academic mobility under the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme offers modern students a unique opportunity to gain invaluable international academic and practical experience, broaden their horizons, and enhance their competitiveness in the global labour market. Studying at a leading European university allows students not only to master advanced courses and experience innovative teaching methodologies, but also to refine their professional foreign language proficiency, establish international networks and friendships worldwide, and integrate into a global academic environment. Poltava Polytechnic officially recognises and transfers earned ECTS credits upon return, ensuring continuity of the student’s educational trajectory.
National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” announces the call for student applications for the Erasmus+ academic mobility programme for study during the spring semester of the 2026/2027 academic year at the partner higher education institution – TTK University of Applied Sciences (TTK UAS) (Tallinn, Estonia).
In accordance with bilateral agreements and confirmed grant allocations, 3 places have been allocated to our university for long-term (semester) student ICM; additionally, 6 places are planned for short-term mobility and 3 places for academic/staff mobility, the detailed terms and conditions of which will be announced separately at a later date.
Number of grant places: 3.
Application deadline at Poltava Polytechnic: 26 October 2026.
About the Host University (TTK UAS)
TTK University of Applied Sciences (TTK UAS / Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool) is Estonia’s largest state university of applied sciences and one of the Baltic region’s leading practice-oriented engineering and technology institutions, with a history dating back to 1915, and currently educates over 3,000 students across more than 20 practical first-cycle (Bachelor’s) degree programmes. The university’s motto is “Usus Est Magister Optimus” (“Practice is the Best Teacher”), which fully embodies its educational philosophy.
TTK UAS is distinguished by the close integration of its study process with real-world industry demands and Estonia’s digital economy, a European leader in technological and electronic innovation. The university boasts a robust research infrastructure comprising more than 30 specialised laboratories, innovative manufacturing workshops, modern computer centres equipped with licensed engineering software, and research hubs.
The main campus is located in the heart of Tallinn, a dynamic European capital that combines preserved medieval heritage with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Exchange students benefit from optimal conditions: access to the university library, the TAHVEL and Moodle e-learning platforms, and complimentary access to the university’s sports complex (fitness gyms, group workouts, team sports). A separate regional campus (the Institute of Service Economy) is situated in the scenic town of Mõdriku.
Institutes (Faculties) of TTK University of Applied Sciences
• Institute of Civil Engineering: civil and industrial engineering, road engineering, geodetic engineering, infrastructure/facility management.
• Institute of Technology: mechanical engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, automotive engineering.
• Institute of Logistics: transport and logistics, transport and traffic management, purchasing and supply chain management.
• Institute of Engineering and Circular Economy: environmental technology and management, production organisation and management, light/fashion industry technologies.
• Institute of Architecture: applied architecture.
• Institute of Service Economy (Mõdriku Campus): business administration, accounting and taxation, social work, information systems management.
Course Catalogue and Academic Requirements
Language of instruction: all courses for international exchange students are taught in English.
Language proficiency level: B2 (according to the CEFR).
Course catalogue: the list of English-taught courses is available in the official study information system TAHVEL at the following link:
TTK UAS Course Catalogue (TAHVEL)
Please note: in the TAHVEL system, select the English language interface at the top. The catalogue includes courses for both autumn and spring semesters – select only courses marked with “Spring semester”! The recommended study load is up to 30 ECTS credits.
Detailed information on exchange programmes: TTK UAS Incoming Exchange Studies.
Financial Terms
Programme participants receive an Erasmus+ grant to cover living expenses, plus a travel allowance in accordance with European Commission regulations; the partner university is free, and students have free access to laboratories, infrastructure, and the university sports complex.
Candidate Requirements
- Enrollment as a student of our university (primarily 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year Bachelor's degree students who are not in their final graduating semester during the mobility period);
- High cumulative grade point average (no academic arrears);
- Proficiency in English or Estonian at a level no lower than B2 (in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR);
- Alignment of the selected courses at TTK UAS with your major/field of study (to ensure the transfer of credits upon return).
- Language proficiency testing: all registered applicants will undergo professional English language testing (written and oral components):
Date and time: 27 October 2026 at 10:00.
Location: Room U-03A (Building A shelter).
Application Procedure for the Erasmus+ Credit Academic Mobility Programme
Step 1. Contacting the Graduating Department
The student contacts their graduating (degree-granting) department requesting consideration of their eligibility to participate in the credit mobility programme.
The department reviews and compares the curriculum of the Ukrainian educational programme the student followed with the course offerings of the respective institute at TTK University of Applied Sciences (TTK UAS) for the spring semester of the 2026/2027 academic year.
If the course list and content align, the department prepares two official memorandums (in accordance with the established mobility document list) and submits a formal request to the Directorate of the Educational and Research Institute to issue an academic transcript of records.
Students who do not receive the two official memorandums from their department and the transcript of records from the Institute Directorate (i.e., candidates lacking written confirmation of the feasibility of learning outcomes recognition and transfer) are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Step 2. Preparing the Personal Document Dossier
The candidate compiles the application package:
• 2 official memorandums from the graduating department;
• Academic transcript of records (grade transcript covering the entire period of study);
• Scanned copy of the international passport (personal data and photo page, .pdf format);
• Standard European CV (Europass CV in English with an up-to-date photograph, up to 2 pages in .pdf format);
• Motivation letter in English (up to 1 page, .pdf format);
• Passport-size photograph (.jpeg format);
• Language certificate confirming B2/C1 proficiency level (if available).
Please note: motivation letters are subject to mandatory verification for academic plagiarism and unauthorised use of artificial intelligence. Submitting identical motivation letters to multiple competitive selections is strictly prohibited.
Step 3. Document Submission
Submit the document package simultaneously in electronic and printed form through the graduating department to the International Relations Department of National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” (Room 213-C).
Submission email address: interoffice@nupp.edu.ua
We will not consider documents submitted after the deadline or those that do not comply with the formal requirements.
For further information, please contact the International Programmes Coordinator, Anna Pavelieva (phone: +3-8-095-91-08-192).
Important! By submitting documents for participation in the competitive selection, candidates confirm that they have read and fully understood the Regulations on the Procedure for the Realisation of the Right to Academic Mobility by Higher Education Students, Doctoral Candidates, and Staff of National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” and undertake to comply with all established provisions strictly.
We remind you that academic and teaching staff of Poltava Polytechnic can participate in Erasmus+ Staff Mobility programmes for training, professional development, and teaching. At the same time, higher education students have the opportunity to study under credit academic mobility grant scholarship programmes for a semester or an academic year at leading universities across Austria, Greenland, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, France, and the Czech Republic.
