Coordinated by KTH

1. Erasmus Mundus Partnership Action 2 (EMA2) Lot 10 – Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan) Coordinated by KTH Scholarship Opportunities

2. Study in Europe

3. TARGETII Objectives • Promotion of the Knowledge triangle concept through mobility • Development of sustainable co-operation between the consortium members • Establishing bilateral or multilateral cooperation, to create a win-win situation for all partners and avoid brain drain. • Enhancing the attractiveness of the EU universities for Central Asia countries • Contributing to the academic excellence and visibility of Central Asian Universities. • Promoting the concept of Lifelong Learning as a tool for development and social inclusion in Central Asia KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

4. TARGETII partner Countries KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

5. Hosting Universities www.kth.se KTH, Royal Institute of Technology-Sweden- Coordinator/Lead www.utbm.fr www.jku.at University of Technology of Belfort-Montbeliard – France Johannes Kepler University Linz – Austria www.univaq.it www.polito.it University of L’Aquila – Italy Politecnicodi Torino – Italy www.upv.es www.uni-oldenburg.de UniversidadPolitecnica De Valencia – Spain Carl von OssietzkyUniversität Oldenburg - Germany KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

6. TARGETII Scholarship Categories Nationals of: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan who are registered as students or employed as staff in one of the TARGET Central Asian partner universities. Students must have been registered during the Spring semester 2012 to be eligible. Staff applicants must be employed at their home university by the time of the mobility. Mobility levels: Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Post-doctorate, Staff Group 1 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

7. Central Asian partner universities Group 1 Group 2 Kazakh-British Technical University L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Bukhara State University Tashkent University of Information Technologies Namangan Engineering and Economical Institute Institute of Economy and Trade of Tajik State University of Commerce Technological University of Tajikistan Khujand Polytechnical Institute Tajik State University of Commerce Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics Issykkul State University named after KasymTynystanov Kyrgyz State University of Construction Transport and Architecture WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

8. EU and Central Asian Associates • Kazakhstan 1.Kazakh National Technical University after K.I.Satpaev 2.The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan • Kyrgyzstan 1.Kyrgyz State Technical University • Sweden 1.Swedish National Agency for Higher Education 2.AIESEC Sweden • Uzbekistan 1.BSU Service Company 2.Tashkent Automotive Road Institute 3. Efefctive Study Ltd.

9. EU universities 1. KTH Royal Institute of Technology- Sweden 2. Johannes Kepler University Linz – Austria 3. University of Technology of Belfort-Montbeliard – France 4. Politecnico di Torino – Italy 5. University of L’Aquila – Italy 6. Universidad Politecnica De Valencia - Spain 7. Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg - Germany

10. TARGETII Scholarship Categories • Nationals of • Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan who • are currently registered in a higher education institution of these countries that is not included in the TARGET partnership, • Or • 2) who hold a university degree or equivalent from any higher education institution from the above mentioned countries including persons working in public administration, public and private enterprises. • Mobility level: Master Group 2 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

11. Total TARGETII available Scholarships 1000 € per month for 10 months (24 positions) 1000 € per month for 22 months (12 positions) 1000 € per month for 10 months (9 positions) 1500 € per month for 34 months (10 positions) 1500 € per month for 10 months (5 positions) 1800 € per month for 10 months (5 positions) 2500 € per month for 1 month (21 positions) Bachelor Master PhD Post Doc Staff WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

12. TARGETII Scholarship Covers • Full health insurance • Airplane tickets (1 economy return ticket to and from the country of destination) • Living Costs (according to the mobility type ) WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

13. A widevariety of Educationalprograms •Electronics and Computer Engineering (Microelectronics) • Information and Communication Technology (Media Technology • Materials Design and Engineering • Medical Technology • Electrical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Aeronautical Engineering • Environment, Energy, wind& solar power (Land and Water Management, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Soil and Water Sciences) • Architecture (Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design) • Transport and Traffic Studies (Vehicle Engineering) • Business Studies, Management Science (Business with technology, Accountancy, Financial Management, Engineering and Economics) • Food Science and Technology • Mechanical Engineering • Engineering Physics KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

14. A widevariety of Educationalprograms • • Public Health • Agriculture (Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Tropical/Subtropical Agriculture) • Fisheries • Forestry • Animal Husbandry • Mathematics • Informatics, Computer Science • Artificial Intelligence • Teacher Training (Primary Education, Secondary Education, Educational Psychology) • Tourism, Catering, Hotel Management • Meteorology KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

15. Admission and Application process General Admission Requirements Undergraduate Candidates must have completed at least three years of university studies Master Candidates must have completed four years of university studies, equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree (in Central Asia) Students in their final year of undergraduate education may also apply and can, if considered qualified, receive a conditional offer. They should include a written statement from the degree administration’s office, confirming that they are enrolled in the final year and giving the expected completion date. PhD Candidates must have completed a master level degree and in case of short term mobility, they must already be enrolled on a PhD program at their home university Post-Doctorate Candidates must have completed a third cycle Academic staff Employed in any of Central Asian partner universities.According to available position specific requirements Group 2 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

16. Application Process Before you Apply What you have to do Are you Eligible Group 2 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

17. Eligibility Are You Eligible? Yes No Do you belong to the Scholarship Categories group ?   Eligibility Have you not resided nor carriedout your main activity (study, work, etc) for morethan a total of 12 months over the last fiveyears in one of the European countries.’ ?   Do you meet the minimum Requirements (number of University studies, language, etc.)?   YES , Then what ? Group 2 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

18. How to Apply Visit www.kth.se/targetii Go to study themes Check your studies background and each program specific requirements Submit your Application online and attach all requested documents Online application will be closed 28 of February 2012- Central European time zone All Candidates will be informed by mid of April 2012 about the selections results and appeal process Group 2 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

19. EU Universities Services • Issue Acceptance letters • Issue Scholarship letters • Provide support in hosting and accommodation • Provide information on available languages courses • Organize welcome activities • Provide guidance and support for programs and courses Registration Group 2 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

20. What do you do now ? For further details Visit www.kth.se/targetii Read all information Apply online Or Contact the project coordinator at target-info@kth.se We wish you best of luck Group 2 Group 2 WHEN? KTH Royal Institute of Technology • www.kth.se

21. Thank you for your attention!