1. Breaking down the procedure of
Piraeus University
of Applied Sciences
Breaking down the procedure of
STUDENTS mobility: Step-by-step guide
HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Moscow, November 2017
Fani Papoutsi
Irene – Athena Vatou

2. One of the fifteen Greek independent and self-administrated Applied Sciences Universities
Over active students
Annually – students are enrolled in each of the Faculties
Academic and administrative staff, are more than 300 people
The permanent Academic Staff is encountered to 160 Professors
The teaching staff is enriched with approximately 300 part time professors
There are 25 Laboratories in Engineering School and 10 Laboratories in the School of Business and Economics

3. School of Engineering (SENG) Piraeus University of Applied Sciences
School of Business & Economics (SBE)

4. Piraeus University of Applied Sciences
Piraeus University of Applied Sciences consists of 9 Departments, grouped in 2 Schools.
There are 25 Postgraduate Programs at a Master’s level.
There are also postgraduate programs that operate in collaboration with several Universities in the European area and the United States.
Piraeus University of Applied Sciences offers PhD studies in collaboration with several Universities in Greece or in the European region. 

5. School of Engineering (SENG)
Piraeus University of Applied Sciences
School of Engineering (SENG)
Automation Engineering Department
Civil Engineering Department
Computer Systems Engineering Department
Electrical Engineering Department
Electronic Engineering Department
Mechanical Engineering Department
Textile Engineering Department

6. Piraeus University of Applied Sciences
School of Business & Economics (SBE)
1. Accounting & Finance Department
2. Business & Administration Department
2.1 Business Administration
Business Administration
Marketing
2.2 Tourism and Hospitality

7. 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 your horizons
Being part of a different educational system

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

9. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 1: Erasmus+ ICM Application Form & ID/Passport
Step 2: Invitation Letter
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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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 your HOME country (receive the grant before your arrival)
Open a bank account in the HOST country (receive the grant after your arrival)

14. BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE
Step 7: Grant Agreement & Grant Transfer
Both parties (the participant and PUAS authorities) sign the Grant Agreement before the participant’s departure.
After the completion of the above, the process of transferring the 70% of the grant will be initiated.

16. 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 are given to students at the last day of their mobility.

17. E-mail: erasmus.global@puas.gr Tel.: +30-210 5381234
Tel.:
Instagram: erasmus.puas

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

19. THANK YOU!!!!