Erasmus+ • VTU
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Programme information
Erasmus+ is a European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. For VTU, it provides opportunities for study, internships, teaching and training at partner universities and organisations in Europe and beyond.
Study mobilities, student internships, teaching mobilities, staff training, and participation in international partnerships.
In EU and associated countries, as well as in certain third countries outside the EU, depending on the agreements in place.
Each student can participate for up to a total of 12 months per study cycle — Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD.
No. The programme is also for academic and administrative staff of the university.
Yes, provided the procedures are followed and the documents are approved in advance.
The department organizes, coordinates, and administers all Erasmus+ programme activities at VTU.
No, there are no age restrictions for participation.
It depends on the specific call and conditions — usually at least one completed semester is required.
Grades are a factor, but not the only one. Motivation is also taken into account.
Via the erasmus-vtu.bg website and VTU’s official communication channels.
Contact the VTU Erasmus+ team via the “Contacts” page.
Student mobility
Study at a partner university for one or two semesters.
An internship at a university, company, or organisation abroad.
From VTU’s list of partner universities for the relevant study programme.
A document that specifies which courses will be taken and how they will be recognized.
Before departure, with the possibility of changes at the beginning of the mobility.
Through the Transcript of Records and an internal procedure within the faculty.
It depends on the call conditions and the decision of the selection committee.
From 2 to 12 months depending on the type of mobility.
Yes, provided the maximum allowable period is respected.
No, tuition fees are not paid.
Yes, but under certain conditions and with notification to the Erasmus+ team.
Changes are officially reflected in the documents.
Staff mobility
Academic and administrative staff of VTU.
Teaching at a partner university with an agreed programme in advance.
Training, job shadowing, or working meetings at a host institution abroad.
Usually from 2 to 7 working days (excluding travel days), depending on the invitation and the agreed dates.
Yes, mandatory — an agreement on the period and confirmation from the host institution are required.
Typically: Mobility Agreement (or Training Programme), programme/plan, invitation/confirmation, and reporting documents after the mobility.
Only if it meets the programme objectives and includes clearly planned teaching/training activities, agreed in advance.
With a final report and a document/confirmation of the activity from the host institution, according to the Erasmus+ team’s guidelines.
Yes, subject to available funding, announced opportunities, and approval under the relevant procedure.
Exchange of experience, new contacts, good practices, and improved professional skills that can be applied at VTU.
Funding and scholarships
The scholarship mainly covers living costs and travel costs during the mobility.
The amount is determined by the destination country, duration, and type of mobility, according to the programme rules.
No. The scholarship is financial support, but it does not always cover all costs, especially in more expensive cities.
Typically, there is an advance payment before departure and a final payment after return and submission of the reporting documents.
Funds are paid by bank transfer to the account specified in the mobility agreement.
In certain cases, additional funding may be possible, for example for participants with special needs.
Only if the conditions of the agreement are not met or the mobility is not carried out according to the requirements.
This is an Erasmus+ mobility status without financial support from the programme.
No, the Erasmus+ scholarship is not taxed.
Yes, it may be possible, as long as it does not conflict with the rules and conditions of the specific mobility.
In the calls for applications and in the information published on erasmus-vtu.bg.
Applications and documents
Through an announced call for applications and by submitting the required documents within the stated deadline.
Most often: an application form, CV, motivation letter, and transcript/grade report. In some cases, additional documents are also required.
A short text where you describe why you’re applying, what you want to achieve through the mobility, and how it will help your studies or professional development.
Yes — when available, templates are published on erasmus-vtu.bg or provided by the Erasmus+ team.
A study agreement describing the courses to be taken at the host university and their recognition at VTU.
An internship agreement describing the tasks, objectives, and the internship period at the host organisation.
Sometimes — it depends on the requirements of the host university or organisation.
Electronically or in person, depending on the instructions in the specific call for applications.
Yes, each intake has a specific deadline stated in the call.
Selection is carried out by a committee based on pre-announced criteria, taking into account academic performance and motivation.
Through an official message from the Erasmus+ team by email or via the website.
Signing the agreement, preparing the documents, and receiving instructions for departure and reporting.
