DG Education and Culture Overview of Erasmus+ European Commission DG Education and Culture

Key messages Closer links between the EU programme and policy objectives Common Set of general Objectives Specific Objectives per Chapter A streamline Architecure for eucation, training and youth 2 2

Key messages Stronger focus on results and monitoring Article on EU added value List of indicators 3 3

Why a new approach ? Simplification and Harmonisation Impact Institutional Approach Quality and Recognition Staff Mobility Open Educational Resources 4 4

What is Erasmus+ ? 2007-2013 2014-2020 international Erasmus+ EU - EU Almost €16.5 billion 40% budget increase EU and external budget Tempus Erasmus Mundus international Edulink Erasmus+ 1 Mobility 2 Cooperation 3 Policy Support Jean Monnet Sport Alfa Youth in Action Erasmus EU - EU Leonardo Comenius Grundtvig

Programme Countries & Partner Countries International dimension Programme Countries & Partner Countries Programme Countries Partner Countries EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom Other Programme Countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey. All other countries throughout the world  

Opportunities for HE institutions from Partner Countries International dimension ? Opportunities for HE institutions from Partner Countries

International credit mobility?

Mobility for HE Students and Staff Types and duration Student mobility All levels of HE (short cycle, Bachelor, Master, PhD) South Africa Yet for Asia, Central Asia, Latin America, Region 9 (Iran, Iraq, Yemen) no outgoing mobility of 1st and 2nd cycle students All disciplines From 3 to 12 months (traineeships: 2 to 12 months) Each student can benefit up to 12 months per study cycle Staff mobility From 5 days to 2 months (excl. travel days) Minimum 8 teaching hours per week 9 9

Mobility for HE Students and Staff Supporting documents Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) Inter-Institutional Agreement Learning Agreement for students Mobility Agreement for staff ec.europa.eu/education/opportunit ies/higher-education/quality- framework_en.htm 10 10

ERASMUS Charter for Higher Education Programme Country HEIs General quality framework for cooperation activities ECHE principles: Non discrimination; Full recognition; No fees charged; Publication of course catalogues; Good preparation of mobile students (language, documents, logistics); Assistance for visas, accommodation, insurance; Guidance to incoming participants; Equal academic treatment & services; Integration into the local society; Mentoring; Language support.

ERASMUS+ inter-institutional agreements Between Programme & Partner Country HEIs Before start of the mobility Sets mobility flows and preconditions Partner Countries agree to ECHE principles

ERASMUS+ learning agreements Signed by the student, the sending and the receiving institution Defines target learning outcomes; specifies recognition provisions; lists rights and obligations of each party

ERASMUS+ mobility agreements … in other words Mobility Agreement is the equivalent of the Learning Agreement for staff Education and Culture 14 14

ERASMUS+ mobility project applications Programme Country HEI applies on behalf of the partnership to their National Agency HEIs in Programme Countries ECHE HEIs in Partner Countries national accreditation Pre-requisits Mobility within Programme Countries none Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries relevance quality of cooperation quality of activities impact and dissemination Award criteria

ERASMUS+ mobility project applications Award Criteria Relevance of the mobility project (30 pt) Internationalisation strategy Types of mobility Quality of cooperation (30 pt) Previous experience Definition of responsibilities and tasks Quality of Design + Implementation (20 pt) Selection, support and recognition Impact and dissemination (20 pt) Impact on different levels Dissemination measures

ERASMUS+ Funding Rules Group 1 higher living costs DK, IE, FR, IT, AT, FI, SE, UK, LI, NO Group 2 medium living costs BE, CZ, DE, EL, ES, HR, CY, LU, NL, PO, SI, IS, TR Group 3 lower living costs BG, EE, LV, LT, HU, MT, PL, RO, SK, FYROM Grant support for students Incoming (from Partner Country) €850, €800, €750 Outgoing (to Partner Country) €650

ERASMUS+ Funding Rules Grant support for staff Receiving Country Per Diem DK, IE, NL, SE, UK 160 BE, BG, CZ, EL, FR, IT, CY, LU, HU, AT, PL, RO, FI, IS, LI, NO, TR 140 DE, ES, LV, MT, PO, SK, FYROM 120 EE, HR, LT, SI 100 Partner Countries

ERASMUS+ Funding Rules Travel Travel distances (km) Amount € / participant 100 - 499 180 500 - 1999 275 2000 - 2999 360 3000 - 3999 530 4000 - 7999 820 ≥8000 1100 Top-up amounts to cover travel costs

ERASMUS+ Budget 2015 Call €121.3 million 5 funding instruments; 12 budget envelopes ENI: South-Mediterranean, Eastern Partnership, Russia NEW EDF: African-Caribbean and Pacific Countries DCI: Latin America, Asia, Central Asia, South Africa IPA: Western Balkans PI: North America, Industrialised Asia

ERASMUS+ Budget Mobilities per region* 2015-2020: 135,000 grants 2015: 19,000 expected mobilities 93% student 7% staff * Based on one semester for a student Calculation method: 6 months x Group 1 + >8000km + 350€ OS 5 days x Group 1 + >8000km + 350€ OS 21 21

How to apply? HEIs from the 33 Programme Countries apply to their National Agency Choose the right partner Newcomers: staff mobility Deadline: First Quarter 2016 Sign inter-institutional agreement 22 22

Joint Master Degrees – EMJMDs Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees – EMJMDs

EMJMD structure Integrated international master programmes of excellent quality to attract the very best students worldwide Developed & delivered by a consortium of HEIs from Programme countries + Partner countries (if relevant) Duration 12 – 18 – 24 months (60 – 90 – 120 ECTS) Mandatory study period in at least 2 different Programme countries Award of fully recognised joint or multiple degrees

Main characteristics and aims Attractiveness and Excellence: very high selectivity of EMJMDs, only excellent joint master programmes selected and funded Increase quality & attractiveness of the EHEA "Jointness" - Integration of the course design and structure, recognition of degrees Joint degrees encouraged but not mandatory (double/multiple degrees still eligible)

Main characteristics and aims Invited scholars/guest lecturers contribute to the teaching/ training/research activities Full scholarships for the best master students worldwide, priority on Partner country students (min. of 75 %) Bridging academic and job-market needs (trans-disciplinary approach), employablility of graduates Sustainability after EU funding

Taking part as an Organisation EMJMDs are open to public or private organisations in Programme or Partner Countries HEIs Non-academic partners (enterprises, non-profit organisations, NGOs, foundations, etc.) Applicant must be HEI established in Programme Country. The HEI applies on behalf of the EMJMD consortium Minimum consortium composition: at least 3 HEIs as full partners from at least 3 different Programme Countries Associated partners

EMJMD Award Criteria Relevance of the project (max 30 points) Quality of the project design and implementation (max 25 points) Quality of the project team & the cooperation arrangements (max 20 points) Impact and dissemination (max 25 points)

Additional Scholarships – 10 targeted regions Applicants may apply for additional scholarships for one or more regions/ countries of the world: Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Latin America, Eastern - Southern neighbours, Gulf countries Funded through the EU External Action Financing Instruments Additional award criterion: cooperation with HEIs from Partner Countries in the targeted region attract highly talented students from the targeted region

EMJMD funding rules An EU grant for an EMJMD will be indicatively ~ 2-3 Mio HEI: Contribution to the consortium management costs (incl. costs for invited scholars and guest lecturers) 20.000 € for preparatory year and 50.000 € per student intake (= 170.000 € in total) Student: max 25.000 € per academic year and per scholarship; actual amount varies according to: EMJMD's length of studies (60, 90 or 120 ECTS) Student's country of residence EMJMD level of participation costs

Overview – students scholarships grants Students from partner countries Students from programme countries Contribution to participation costs up to 9.000 € per year 4.500 € per year Contribution to travel costs 2.000 € per year if residence is less than 4.000 km from EMJMD coordinator 3.000 € per year if residence is 4.000 km or more from EMJMD coordinator 1.000 € per year Contribution to installation costs 1.000 EUR - Living allowance (max 24 months) 1.000 € per month (not when in country of residence, and max. 3 months in any partner country) 1.000 € per month (not when in country of residence)

How to apply - next Erasmus+ EMJMD Call 2016 Deadline: 1st Quarter 2016 (tbc) Budget: 74 M€ + 16,5 M€ for "targeted regions" (tbc) Nr. of projects: ~36 EMJMDs Nr. of scholarships per intake/per project : - 14 (around 42 per Grant Agreement) - plus 3 (around 9 per Grant Agreement) for targeted regions More information on EMJMDs Calls and application forms: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/key-action-1- learning-mobility-individuals/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_en

Taking part as an individual Students apply directly to the consortium: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/scholarships-catalogue_en EMJMD scholarship applicants: must have a first higher education degree or equivalent may not have received an EM Master Course scholarship in the past can submit a scholarship application to maximum three EMJMD programmes must sign a student agreement with the EMJMD consortium

Advantages for EMJMD Students Full scholarship covering participation costs, travel and living costs Health and accident insurance Study (perform research, undergo a placement) in at least two different Programme Countries of the EMJMD consortium (min. 30 ECTS each study period) Fully recognised joint or multiple degree (comprising a Joint Diploma Supplement) Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Association: http://www.em-a.eu/

Over 100 Centres of Excellence around the world Jean Monnet will support 400 teaching posts and 600 short courses globally Over 100 Centres of Excellence around the world Jean Monnet

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