Erasmus+ is the European Union’s funding programme designed to support mobility, cooperation and internationalisation in the field of education. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences actively participates in the Erasmus+ programme and enables students and staff to take part in international mobility schemes within the European Higher Education Area.
As part of Erasmus+, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences supports, amongst other things:
- Study semesters in other European countries
- Internship semester (internships) in other European countries
- Staff mobility for teaching and professional development purposes (STA & STT)
Erasmus+ is a funding instrument. The specific arrangements for mobility are made within the framework of the university’s respective programmes and opportunities.
The principles and framework of Erasmus+
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences has an Erasmus Policy Statement (EPS).
This outlines the university’s strategic objectives, measures and principles within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme.
The Erasmus Policy Statement forms the basis for Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences’ participation in the Erasmus+ programme and defines the university’s international objectives.
Erasmus Policy Statement of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).
The ECHE confirms that the university complies with the quality standards and fundamental principles of the Erasmus+ programme. These include, in particular:
- transparent selection procedures
- academic recognition of achievements
- quality assurance of mobility
- support for participants
The Erasmus+ Student Charter provides information on the rights and obligations of students participating in an Erasmus+ mobility programme.
It includes information on, amongst other things:
- academic recognition of study achievements
- financial support
- support before, during and after the mobility
- expectations of participants