About Erasmus+ KA171 Non-European Mobility

The Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility (ICM) program enables academic and administrative staff from higher education institutions outside the European Union (non-European or “Partner Countries”) to participate in exchange activities with European universities. This program aims to foster international cooperation, enhance professional development, and support knowledge exchange between European and non-European institutions

Who Can Apply?

• Academic and administrative staff from higher education institutions in non-European (Partner) Countries.
• The applicant’s home and host institutions must have a valid inter-institutional agreement under the KA171 project before the mobility begins

Types of Mobility

• Staff Mobility for Teaching: Academic staff can deliver lectures, participate in seminars, or engage in other teaching-related activities at the host institution.
• Staff Mobility for Training: Both academic and administrative staff can participate in training, job-shadowing, workshops, or professional development activities

Application Process

• Contact the International Office or Erasmus Office at your home institution to check if there is an active KA171 partnership with the desired European university.
• Required documents typically include:
  • Application form
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of passport
  • Invitation or acceptance letter from the host institution
  • Mobility Agreement (Teaching or Training), signed by both institutions
  • Language proficiency certificate (if required by the host institution)

• Applications are assessed according to the project’s selection criteria and available quotas.

Duration and Funding

• The mobility duration is generally short-term, often ranging from 5 days to 2 months, depending on the agreement and project specifics
• Participants receive financial support for travel and subsistence costs. The amount varies based on the distance between the home and host institutions and the program’s funding rules

• Grants are intended as a contribution to travel and living expenses, not as full coverage of all costs.

Before and After Mobility

• Before the mobility, participants must submit all required documents and agreements to both home and host institutions.
• After the mobility, a certificate of attendance and a final report are usually required to complete the process and receive the remaining grant payment

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• The mobility must comply with the terms set in the inter-institutional agreement and Erasmus+ guidelines.

Benefits for Participants

• Professional and personal development through international experience
• Enhanced skills, new perspectives, and exposure to different educational and administrative practices
• Expansion of professional networks and institutional cooperation.