INTRODUCTION
The Erasmus+ Programme aims to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe.
It provides opportunities for students to study or gain practical experience abroad,
enhancing their professional, academic, and personal development.
Medical University – Pleven actively participates in Erasmus+ mobility projects,
promoting international cooperation and quality education in the medical field.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Erasmus+ mobility can take place in two main forms:
- Study mobility – students attend courses at a partner university abroad/duration 1 semester or 1 academic yer
- Traineeship mobility (practice) – students complete a practical training placement abroad/ duration minimum 2 months
ERASMUS+ PROGRAM GUIDE:
http://www.mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/international-activity/erasmus/7790-erasmus-charter-21-28
WHO CAN APPLY?
Students who have completed the second course of their studies
Students must have an average grade of study until the application no less than Very good (4.50) and good command of the language of study at host institution.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR MEDICAL PLACEMENTS
- Traineeships must take place in accredited medical institutions, hospitals, or laboratories.
- Students must comply with the ethical and professional standards of the host institution.
- Practice in one’s hometown/ place of residence is not permitted, as it contradicts the objectives of Erasmus+.
APPLICATION TO MU-PLEVEN/ERASMUS+ SECTOR:
An official note from Students` office certifying the average grade
Motivation letter
Application form (Sample)
Selection Criteria:
Good academic record
Motivation
Priority will be given to candidates who have never participated or have participated less times in mobility.
Within 5 working days after the deadline, candidates will receive an email from the Erasmus+ sector with information about the result.
APPLICATION TO THE HOST UNIVERSITY/INSTITUTION:
Communication between you and the host university/institution will take place in one of the following ways:
1) information about the required documents and the method for their submission is published on the host university's/institution’s website and/or
2) the universitie/institution sends important information and application instructions to the approved students by email
The host university/institution is the place for which you have been selected to carry out mobility under the Erasmus+ Programme. Selected students must visit the website of the host institution and find information about the Erasmus student application procedure, the required documents and the application deadline. We remind you that it is important to check the application deadlines and comply with them, as well as to prepare and submit the necessary documents in a timely manner. In someinstitutions, applying for mobility is linked to applying for a dormitory and choosing the most suitable courses for you, therefore do not postpone the preparation and submission of documents. Different institutions require a different set of documents
The application process at the host university/institution will be successfully completed only when you receive a confirmation email/letter/Letter of Acceptance/Letter of Confirmation from the host university/institution that you have been accepted for mobility under the Erasmus+ Programme, which indicates the exact period of mobility. The starting date of the mobility period is the first day on which the student must be present and is actually present at the host university, not the date on which he/she departs for the respective country. The ending date of the mobility period is the last day on which the student must be present and is actually present at the host university, not the date on which he/she returns home. Saturdays and Sundays are not indicated as starting and ending dates.
EXTENSION OF MOBILITY
Requests for extension of the mobility period are submitted to MU-Pleven through the Erasmus+ sector no later than 1 month before the end of the mobility period specified in the financial agreement. Each case will be considered individually.
MONITORING CHECKS Through its representatives, MU-Pleven has the right to carry out monitoring checks on site or online on students during the mobility, and the results of each check should be reported to the National Agency.
BEFORE THE MOBILITY
- Students must apply through the Erasmus+ Office of Medical University – Pleven.
- Selected students sign a Learning Agreement (for study or traineeship).
Find the document and instructions on how to fill it in here:
- The receiving institution must confirm acceptance.
- The student must sign a Grant Agreement before departure.
- Students are required to have valid health and accident insurance for the entire period of mobility.
DURING THE MOBILITY
- The student must attend all scheduled activities and follow the programme at the host institution.
- Any changes to the Learning Agreement must be approved by both institutions no later than one month before the end date of the already approved duration.
- Students must maintain regular contact with the Erasmus+ Office of MU–Pleven.
- Students represent Medical University – Pleven and are expected to uphold its academic and ethical standards.
AFTER THE MOBILITY
The student is obliged, within 10 days from the end date of the mobility at the host university, to report on the mobility carried out by providing the following documents to the Erasmus+ sector:
- Certificate for duration of mobility – signed and stamped by the host university.
2) Travel documents (to the city where the host university is located and back):
-Airplane: boarding passes for the outbound and return
Bus: outbound and return ticket;
Train: outbound and return ticket;
Car: fuel receipt in the city where the university/institution is located from the date of arrival to the departure;
Rented car/reserved transfer (from one city to another): confirmation of the reservation and proof of payment (receipt/invoice/bank statement)
3) In addition, the student must submit the online EU survey – no later than 30 days after the end of the mobility. A link to the survey will be sent to the student’s email address.
