1. Irene – Athena Vatou Gabriela Telekfalvi
Piraeus University of
Applied Sciences
Breaking down the mobility procedure: STUDENTS mobility (Studying): Step-by-step guide
Irene – Athena Vatou
Gabriela Telekfalvi

2. MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ERASMUS+ ICM PROGRAM
H O W ?
GIVE THEM REASONS

3. Develop cultural awareness and open mindedness
REASONS (I)
Develop cultural awareness and open mindedness
Build strong relationships and make friends from all over the world
Improve and gain language skills
Broaden their horizons
Being part of a different educational system

4. Develop personally, professionally and academically
REASONS (II)
Develop personally, professionally and academically
Enhance self – confidence
Boost their employability
An important asset on their CV
Networking
Travelling

5. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 1: Erasmus+ ICM Application Form & ID/Passport
Step 2: Invitation Letter from PUAS
Step 3: Learning Agreement for Studies
The applicant must fill in the data
Final check and approval from PUAS (modules and ECTS selection)
Return to the participant for signatures (applicant & Erasmus+ IR)
Signed by PUAS Erasmus+ IR

6. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 4: VISA
All Visa expenses are covered by the program (upon receiving the receipt)
The applicant contacts the nearest authorized Greek Embassy or Consulate to receive information regarding the necessary documents and procedure
KEEP IN MIND: Start the Visa application ASAP (more than 1 month before the mobility)

7. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 5: Insurance
Expenses for the insurance are covered by the participant
Health care insurance
Personal accident coverage
General liability for third party (where applicable)
The insurance should be:
Issued in home country
Valid for the host country
Valid for the whole period of the mobility
Issued or translated in English

8. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 6: Travel Ticket
All participants are responsible for issuing their travel ticket
The amount is constant no matter what transportation means the participant may use OR the price of the ticket
In exceptional cases, PUAS will purchase the ticket on behalf of the participant and the cost of the ticket will be deducted from the total grant (any price differences are covered by the participant)

9. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 7: Grant Agreement & Grant Transfer
ALL of the previous documents are mandatory
The participants have 2 options:
Bank account in their HOME country (receive the grant before their arrival)
Open a bank account in the HOST country (receive the grant after their arrival)

10. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 7: Grant Agreement & Grant Transfer
Depending on the choice, both parties (the participant and PUAS authorities) sign the Grant Agreement either before the participant’s arrival or upon their arrival.
After the completion of the above, the process of transferring the 70% of the grant will be initiated.

11. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Accommodation
Collaboration with private dormitories (STACS) in the centre of Athens and in Piraeus
For information & questions visit their
Website:
2) Students can search for an apartment on their own

12. ATTENTION!
Students must KEEP THE BOARDING PASSES (going & returning) in order to send them to PUAS.
30% of the grant will be transferred after the mobility and the submission of the online EU survey.
Certificate of Attendance & Transcript of Records (issued by PUAS) are given to students at the last day of their mobility.

13. STUDENTS’ SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR MOBILITY PERIOD
ORGANIZING EVENTS FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS DURING THE MOBILITY
EXCHANGING EXPERIENCES

14. THANK YOU!!!!