1. Information on Student Exchange

2. Student Exchange: Programmes 1/2
Erasmus
for students from EU countries (mainly)
Many partner schools in Europe
Erasmus grant
No tuition fees
Free mover
Individual find your own school with suitable courses
Tuition fee must be paid TRY to get a grant from International Office of Savonia.

3. Student Exchange: Programmes 2/2
Also non-EU students can try to apply to Erasmus- partner schools
 some partner schools have accepted also non-EU students to Erasmus places.
 grants, no tuition fees.

4. Where to apply? List of the Erasmus partner schools on Moodle
Partner schools for example in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Sweden…

5. Furthermore… Savonia has new agreement (non- Erasmus) in
St. Petersburg

6. About Erasmus- programme…
Exchange at least 3 months
First-year studies must be completed
Applying always in cooperation with school, never on your own.
Before exchange: Plan your studies carefully: Learning Agreement between schools
At least 4.8 credits every month

7. About Erasmus-programme…
Erasmus-grants 2009 – 2010:
3 – 4 months 600 – 800 €
5 – 6 months – 1200 €
7 – 8 months – 1600 €
9 – 10 months €

8. Applying process 1/3 Read information on Moodle
Read webpages of the partner schools very well!!!
Make a top three list of possible schools.

9. Applying process 2/3
Application = 1 x A4 in English (Deutsch, svenska..)
Why to go abroad?
Where and why?
One or two semesters?
Top 3 list
Cv & transcript of records (as attachment)
All documents for academic year to Inka-Mari (A-1056) IN MARCH 2010.

10. Applying process 3/3
In April 2010 you will get the answer from Savonia
Next step: Application to exchange school
Student organizes practicalities mainly herself/himself, for example travelling, insurance, possible grants, accommodation, permit of residence, bank accounts etc etc…
Your own motivation is the most important thing if you are planning an exchange.

11. Further information: ENJOY YOUR EXCHANGE !!! Exchange students Moodle
Webpages
Contact person:
(office hour in second period on Monday , A-1056)
ENJOY YOUR EXCHANGE !!!