Are you ready for ? ERASMUS refers to Dutch Renaissance humanist and theologian Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam. He studied at diverse European universities and described the education as a chance for modern people. Have you ever wanted to live abroad and experience a foreign culture, meet new people and learn a foreign language? Have you ever thought about enriching the period of your studies and having better chances while looking for a job in the future? Have you ever been excited to share your ideas and to create good things with other students from all around the world? Erasmus Exchange is fully financed!!! No extra university fees Living allowance: approx €700 Euro per month (Afl.1400) Travel allowance: approx €800 Euro (Afl.1600) STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: This financing is available only on the condition that it is used for the exchange! Because you can! Was awarded a grant of €140,000! to send 26 students and 7 staff on ERASMUS exchange 2015 – 2017! €100,000+ will go directly to UA students! If we have an Agreement, you can apply to go! UA Partners for Erasmus Exchange (for now) Deggendorf Institute of Technology Discipline: Business; Tourism (4) EBC Hochschule (Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf); Discipline: Business (1) Frankfurt University of Applied Science; Discipline: Mathematics; Business; Social Work (2) Artvelde University College Ghent Discipline: Business (2) Thomas More Kempen Discipline: Business (2) University of Valladolid, Segovia Campus Disciplines: Law; Tourism (4) Classes in Spanish Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Discipline: Business (1) Maribor University Discipline: Law (2) University of Greenland Discipline: Social Work & Development (2) UK N. Ireland Denmark Poland… Traineeships: http://erasmusintern.org/ Minimum 2 months; max 12 Fulltime (36-40 hours per week) 4th year students can apply for next year, after graduation! Year 2 Bachelor completed in UA Next opportunity Spring Semester 2016 APPLY by 1 OCTOBER Download application form – UA Website Research Programmes Contact oia@ua.aw Be Informed. Apply to OIA on Time. FDR FEF FAS FHTMS Students & Staff ERASMUS Exchange is a Opportunity available for the whole University of Aruba (limitations only as to programmes available with partner universities to date) Apply to the UA Office of International Affairs oia@ua.aw With filled-in UA application form (available from oia@ua.aw; soon available to download from UA website www.ua.aw) Including MOTIVATION LETTER By Exchange Spring Semester: Deadline 1 October The Selection Committee, represented by academic staff of the 4 faculties, will decide on allocation of exchange opportunities Based on UA application form (motivation letter) & academic standing Meet with Faculty Coordinator to discuss academic programme in partner university Fill out: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Learning Agreement Grant Application Form Partner University Application form Gather Supporting Documents Recognition of courses passed abroad Access to FREE online language courses Assistance from partner universities and International Exchange Erasmus Network for Accommodation and practicalities For more information contact Office of International Affairs oia@ua.aw (Carol)