Erasmus+ is the largest European programme for education, training, youth, and sport. It offers students, doctoral candidates, academic staff, and university employees the opportunity to study, teach, undertake traineeships, or participate in training activities abroad.
Its main goal is to develop international skills, language competence, and intercultural exchange, while enhancing participants’ competitiveness on the labour market.

Participation brings not only academic benefits, but also valuable personal experiences, new connections, and professional development.

The program is open to:

• Students from all degree levels;
• PhD candidates;
• Academic staff who wish to teach or exchange professional experience;
• Administrative staff interested in professional training or the exchange of good practices;

The applicant must be enrolled in or employed by Veliko Tarnovo University at the time of application.

The program is open to:

• Students from all levels of higher education;
• PhD students;
• Academic staff who wish to teach abroad or exchange professional experience;
• Administrative staff seeking professional training or the exchange of good practices;

The applicant must be enrolled in or employed by Veliko Tarnovo University at the time of application.

The main requirements include:

• active student status at VTU or an employment contract for academic/administrative staff;
• a minimum grade point average, as specified in the respective call;
• motivation for participation, described in a motivation letter;
• language competencies in line with the requirements of the host institution;
• no outstanding academic obligations or disciplinary sanctions.

All requirements are clearly stated in each specific call.

Participants benefit from:

• financial support for living expenses and travel costs;
• the opportunity to study or work in an international environment;
• improved language skills;
• a broader academic, professional, and cultural perspective;
• greater competitiveness when applying for jobs;
• new contacts, friendships, and networks of future professionals.

For many participants, Erasmus+ becomes the most valuable period of their education.

The duration depends on the type of mobility:

• Student mobility for studies: from 2 to 12 months;
• Student traineeship: from 2 to 12 months;
• Teaching mobility: 2–7 days;
• Staff training mobility: 2–7 days.

Different types of mobility can be combined within the same study cycle.

The funding typically covers:

• a monthly grant adjusted to the host country;
• travel expenses (one-time support);
• additional support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds;
• extra financial assistance for participants with disabilities;

Participants should also plan for personal funds, as the cost of living may vary between countries.

Yes.
Before departure, a Learning Agreement is signed, which guarantees that the courses successfully completed at the host university will be recognized at Veliko Tarnovo University upon your return.

This is a key element of the program and ensures academic transparency and peace of mind for students.