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Information on Student Exchange. 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
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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.
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.
Where to apply? • List of the Erasmus partner schools on Moodle Partner schools for example in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Sweden…
Furthermore… • Savonia has new agreement (non- Erasmus) in • St. Petersburg
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
About Erasmus-programme… • Erasmus-grants 2010 – 2011: • 3 – 4 months 600 – 800 € • 5 – 6 months 1000 – 1200 € • 7 – 8 months 1400 – 1600 € • 9 – 10 months 1800-2000 €
Applying process 1/3 • Read information on Moodle • Please note that the the average grade of compulsory English language courses should be at least 3. An English language test for students without an average grade in English; e.g. transferred credits. • Read webpages of the partner schools very well!!! • Make a top three list of possible schools.
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 2011-2012 to Inka-Mari (A-1056) IN MARCH 2011.
Applying process 3/3 • In April 2011 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.
Further information: • Exchange students • Moodle • Webpages • Contact person:Inka-Mari.Suhonen@savonia.fi (office hour in second period on Monday 11.00-12, A-1056) ENJOY YOUR EXCHANGE !!!