1. IADT

2. About the Erasmus+ Programme
EU’s flagship education programme
- Student Mobility: Study or Traineeship
- Staff Mobility: Teaching or Training
- European co-operation among Higher Education Institutions
3 million students since 1987

3. About the Erasmus+ Programme
Erasmus offers an enriched study experience and an exposure to different cultures
Funded by European Commission, via the HEA
Private Health Insurance - compulsory:
Cover for medical and repatriation costs

4. Erasmus+ at IADT Partners across Europe (40+):
Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK
All programmes have Erasmus partners except Applied Psychology
WHO?
Students in year 2 or 3

5. Erasmus+ at IADT - Study
Study stay:
1 term / semester or full academic year
Language of Tuition:
English in most cases, but not always!
ECTS (credits):
30 ECTS if out for 1 term
60 ECTS if out for a full academic year

6. Erasmus+ Funding - Study
IADT applies for funding to the EU in January 2019 for 2019/2020
Erasmus Study Grant: €230 or €280 per month, depending on the destination country
Not enough funding to cover the demand? Possible to go with no Erasmus grant

7. Erasmus+ at IADT - Traineeships
Traineeship stay:
Min 2 months – Max 12 months
ECTS (credits):
Programme teams to decide on number of ECTS to be awarded for your time abroad
ALSO: traineeship during the summer or within 12 months of completing your studies
(no ECTS awarded – recorded on diploma supplement)

8. Erasmus+ Traineeships Search
(LinkedIn – alumni database)
Talk to lecturers - contacts abroad?

9. Your Finances Registration fees only paid at IADT
Keep your SUSI grant / social welfare payments
Extra funding (approx. €100 per month) – students with disability / medical condition / learning difficulties
(back up documentation + disclosure required)

10. Erasmus+ Application Process
1. Download and fill in IADT Application Form
Application Deadline for 2019/2020:
8th December - Art | Entrepreneurship | Arts Management
15th January - all other programmes
2. Talk to Programme Co-ordinator about your plans
3. Submit application for approval to:
Dr Catherine Rossiter (Entrepreneurship | Arts Management)
Elena Somoza (all other programmes)

11. Erasmus+ Application Process
4. Once approved by IADT, apply to college abroad (April/May):
- Application made online, in most cases
- Portfolio submission for art, design, film and media programmes
5. Offered a place? Inform Erasmus Office at IADT
Considerable amount of paperwork to be prepared by
Erasmus Office before your departure!

12. Your next steps – before submitting your application
RESEARCH PARTNERS!
Modules on offer. In what language?
Remember: Different way of teaching!
Accommodation. On campus?
- Cost of Living, etc
Talk at home about Erasmus – financial plan
Programme Erasmus contacts:
- Dr Sinead Hogan – Art
- Dr Catherine Rossiter – Entrepreneurship | Arts Management
- Dr Elizabeth McCarthy – English, Media + Cultural Studies
- Joachim Pietsch – Creative Computing

13. Erasmus Office @ IADT Elena Somoza Room A223 Tel: (01) 239 4922E: