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Studying in Europe LLP / Erasmus Programme 2008/2009. B.A. International - opportunities for non-language students to study abroad Tuesday, 12 th February, 2008. Studying in Europe Erasmus Programme.
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Studying in EuropeLLP / Erasmus Programme 2008/2009 B.A. International - opportunities for non-language students to study abroad Tuesday, 12th February, 2008
Studying in EuropeErasmus Programme • Students must be citizens of one of the EU Member states (+ Norway, Iceland, Turkey, Liechtenstein) • Non-Irish citizens will not normally be nominated to study in their birth country. • Students in 1st year of their study programme are not eligible to participate.
Studying in EuropeErasmus Programme • Period of study must not be less than 3 months or more than one academic year. • Students are not required to pay tuition fees to the Host University – however, they are required to pay normal fees to their own home university. • You remain registered as an NUI Galway student while studying abroad.
Studying in EuropeErasmus Programme • In the College of Arts, students go abroad after having successfully completed second year, and they transfer from the 3-year BA programme to the 4-year BA International Programme. • You must pass sufficient courses while abroad to give you a minimum of 40 ECTS credits.
Studying in EuropeErasmus Programme • In this way, your work abroad is recognised as an integral part of your BA International Degree. • After spending their year abroad, students return to complete their fourth and final year in NUI Galway.
The Advantages of Participation in the Erasmus Programme • Academic development • Personal development • Cultural and social aspects: • get to know another country & its culture • perhaps learn some of the language • make new friends • expand your horizons … • A positive addition to your CV
COSTS … & FUNDING AVAILABLE • General costs of living (Accommodation, Food, Heat and Light) • Travel Costs • Non-Tuition Fee to NUI Galway • Erasmus Mobility Grant • Disability/Special Needs Grant (if applicable) • Local Authority Grant (if applicable)
Destinations • The College of Arts and its Disciplines are linked with a number of partner Universities in Europe that offer courses through English. • Most partner universities offer courses through English in specific subject areas only. • There is a limited number of places at each university.
The Application Process • Carry out some research on the destinations available by consulting the different universities’ websites, or by contacting your department and/or the International Affairs Office. • Complete the Application Form by 25th February. • The College of Arts and the International Affairs Office make an offer of places by mid-March. • If you accept the offer you will be officially nominated to the relevant Host University as an Erasmus student for 2008/2009. • You will need to follow the application procedure for the host university. NUIG International Office will advise.