Imagine spending your next semester not in familiar lecture halls, but on the campus of a European university – for instance, in France, Germany, or Italy. This is far more than a travel dream; it is an accessible, structured academic opportunity.
Erasmus+ is a large-scale European Union initiative that lets students study abroad for several months to a full academic year without taking an academic leave of absence, ensuring full academic recognition and transfer of earned credits at their home institution.
What does this offer in practice? First and foremost, it offers comprehensive financial support: tuition is free, and the program covers living expenses with a substantial European scholarship (€1,100 per month). Beyond the financial aspects, the experience provides profound personal and professional development. You will advance your foreign language proficiency to fluency without tutors, foster independence, establish an international network of contacts, and add a distinguished qualification to the curriculum vitae that will immediately set you apart from thousands of other candidates in the labour market.
Many assume that Erasmus+ is reserved exclusively for a select few top-performing students or near-native speakers of a foreign language. This misconception causes hundreds of students to miss out on valuable opportunities each year. In reality, the selection criteria are achievable, and the competition is well within reach—the key is presenting your profile effectively, drafting a compelling motivation letter, and submitting your documentation properly.
How do you identify your ideal partner institution, keep track of application deadlines, and navigate the nuances of the selection process? We will share all key insights, practical advice, and real-life success stories very soon.
As part of the international #ErasmusDays 2026 initiative, we invite students of all academic years and fields of study from across our educational and research institutes and faculties to a major open meeting dedicated to Erasmus+ academic mobility programs.
Set aside expectations of rigid guidelines and formal lectures: this will be an open, dynamic, student-to-student dialogue.
When and where?
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: University Conference Hall (Central Building, 2nd floor, opposite the central staircase).
What to expect?
Students at our university who have recently returned from study periods and internships abroad will share their firsthand experiences:
Geographic Scope and Partner Universities
• Denmark (Business and Technology);
• Germany (Engineering and Technological Sciences);
• Austria (International Economic Relations and Finance);
• Estonia (Urban Studies, Architecture, and Digital Technologies);
• Portugal (Practical Training and Internships for Humanities Students);
• Romania (Management and Leadership).
Diverse Participation Formats
• Semester-long study – full immersion into the academic process of a European host university;
• International practical training/internships – professional experience to strengthen your CV before graduation;
• Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) – short-term intensive academic courses (notably in the field of Data Analytics), ideal for students seeking international academic experience without extended separation from home.
Topics for Open Discussion
• The first step: how to find open calls and write a motivation letter that stands out.
• Finances: whether the Erasmus+ grant is sufficient for accommodation, travel, and day-to-day living.
• Studies and credit recognition: how to balance coursework at a European university with the academic requirements of your home university.
• Everyday life and social integration: securing accommodation, adaptation, overcoming language barriers, and building a new social circle.
• Q&A session: an opportunity to address any questions directly to students who have already completed the mobility pathway.
Who is this meeting for?
For first-year students who are just discovering the full range of university opportunities;
For senior students seeking to enhance their CVs with international experience;
For everyone who wishes to see firsthand that Erasmus+ is accessible to every motivated student of our university!
Join us, gain inspiration from the stories of your peers, and take the first step toward your own European academic journey!
Admission is free. Please bring your enthusiasm and your questions!
Academic staff at Poltava Polytechnic can participate in academic mobility programmes and internships. At the same time, students can pursue studies abroad under Erasmus+ credit mobility grant programmes for a semester or an entire academic year at leading universities across Austria, Greenland, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and the Czech Republic.
