EXCHANGE STUDIES ABROAD Erasmus+ studies and internship abroad Natalja Denissova natalja.denissova@taltech.ee

EXCHANGE SCHEME All EU countries and candidate countries + (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Turkey). TalTech has more than 400 partner universities One student can study and do an internship abroad in one study level altogether maximum 12 months: Erasmus+ studies 1 or 2 semesters Erasmus+ internship 2÷6 months Erasmus+ scholarship for every exchange student The credits completed abroad can count at TalTech There are student exchange opportunities outside of Europe as well

REASONS TO PARTICIPATE Opportunity to live and study abroad – gain independence Opportunity to improve your English Opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ language and culture courses (small languages of EU) Valuable addition to your CV and Diploma supplement

CONDITIONS FOR APPLYING you have completed at least one semester of studies at TalTech (at the time of application, Bachelor level); should prove your motivation during a short interview with the Schools selection committee SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING does not have additional requirements: grade point average at least 3.0 is not required

CONDITIONS FOR APPLYING be on a sufficient language level - min level B2* * The Language Certificate can be a proof from the Dean's Office, that your studies are in English. *If you received at least 75 points from the high school English examination, that certificate is also accepted for TalTech's application. *Results from internationally recognized language tests (TOEFL, IELTS etc); *Information about TalTech testings can be found here.

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES Exchange is only possible between universities that have signed an agreement https://www.ttu.ee/studying/exchange-studies/exchange-studies- outgoing/application-info/ Agreements are between FACULTIES. Agreements state a specific number of students and study months. NB! GENERAL AGREEMENTS Depending on available spots, you can also apply to other faculties’ agreements

IMPORTANT TO KNOW You can attend courses or write your final thesis (Only if the receiving university can provide you with a supervisor) Minimum 15 ECP per semester All courses taken at the host university are confirmed with a LEARNING AGREEMENT before the study period begins All subjects confirmed on the Learning Agreement and passed will be transferred to Study Information System of TalTech(ÕIS) IF YOU GO ON EXCHANGE, YOUR STUDY PERIOD IN ESTONIA WILL BE EXTENDED BY A SEMESTER (if need be)

APPLYING for studies There are two application rounds: September for spring semester 2019; February 2019 for autumn term or the whole academic year 2019/2020 1. Study the website: www.ttu.ee/studyabroad 2. Select 3 partner universities 3. Submit the Exchange Studies application via ÕIS: Upload your CV, Language Certificate, Motivation Letter 4. Check your e-mail and ÕIS for an invitation to interview 5. Pass an interview to prove your motivation

ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP Grants in the Academic Year 2018/2019 for studies: 520 EUR per 30 days – Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, UK 520 EUR per 30 days - Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain 470 EUR per 30 days – Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Turkey

Erasmus+ scholarship Please note that: Students participating in Erasmus studies, will receive an additional 250 EUR per semester on behalf of the Estonian Government. Scholarship WILL NOT COVER all expenses! Credit transfer is free of charge

ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP for internship 700 euros per 30 days: Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Norway, Sweden, UK 650 euros per 30 days: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey 600 euros per 30 days: Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia   NB! 70% of the whole scholarship will be paid out in the beginning of the internship/studies and 30% in the end, after all the mandatory documents are filled in and presented.  More information of Erasmus+ scholarship can be found here!

ERASMUS +INTERNSHIP Students can do a traineeship/internship in a workplace abroad lasting from 2 to 6 months, if coordinated with the faculty. Application for internship is open all year long! Please apply at least one month before the start of your internship!   Acceptance Letter from the organization

HOW TO FIND PLACEMENT? Mostly independently by contacting companies directly During Erasmus studies With faculty coordinator’s help In the web page of Mobility Center https://www.ttu.ee/studying/exchange-studies/internship- 31/outgoing-erasmus-internship/placement-offers-4/ Host organisations for student placements may be enterprises, training centers, research centers and other organizations including higher education institutions in one of the 32 participating European countries.

INTERNSHIP DOCUMENTS Learning Agreement for Traineeships: Confirmed by three parties – the student, his home university and the receiving company Financial AGREEMENT between the student and his home university INTERNSHIP REPORT DOCUMENTS http://www.ttu.ee/studying/exchange-studies/exchange-studies- outgoing/internship/

CONTACTS Any questions you have, please contact NATALJA DENISSOVA, Virumaa College, room 24 natalja.denissova@taltech.ee Working hours 8.00 - 16.00 THANK YOU!