Yes, it can! Have you heard of Erasmus+<\/a>? Through this programme, the EU offers student international credit mobilities<\/a> in European universities at bachelor, master and doctoral levels \u2013 the mobilities will be part of the programme you are following at your home university and can last between 2 and 12 months. And your expenses will be covered! You can also apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship to study for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree<\/a> (EMJMD) programme offered by consortia of the world\u2019s top universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 3,300 university students and staff from the Republic of Moldova were able to study or teach in Europe as part of Erasmus+ international credit mobilities projects between 2014 and 2023, while overall 40 Moldovan students earned EMJMD scholarships \u2013 it\u2019s definitely worth a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For student mobilities, visit the international relations office at your university \u2013 they will tell you which opportunities are available in your subject and will help you to apply. In most cases you\u2019ll have to apply with a CV, transcript of records, motivation letter, and foreign language certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For an EMJMD degree, you need to check out the catalogue of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees<\/a>, which lists the programmes offering Erasmus+ scholarships in the upcoming academic year (there are currently 206 courses), then visit the master programme website to apply online for the scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Erasmus+ Office in the Republic of Moldova is there to help you with any information. You can check out their website<\/a>, Facebook page<\/a>, or email them at erasmusplus@erasmusplus.md<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For international credit mobilities, it depends on where you will be studying and in which language the course is taught. Most European universities offer courses in English, while some will be taught in the local language. Remember that taking part in an Erasmus+ mobility means you need to follow lectures, write essays, and take exams in the language of instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before leaving, all exchange students must take an Erasmus+ online language assessment<\/a>. The assessment results do not prevent you taking part in the programme, but can be used to identify if you need support, which is available through Erasmus+ online language support<\/a>. In some cases, the host university may also offer language classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u041f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0434 \u043e\u0442\u044a\u0435\u0437\u0434\u043e\u043c \u0432\u0441\u0435 \u0441\u0442\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0442\u044b \u043f\u043e \u043e\u0431\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0443 \u0434\u043e\u043b\u0436\u043d\u044b \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0439\u0442\u0438 \u043e\u043d\u043b\u0430\u0439\u043d-\u0442\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u043f\u043e \u044f\u0437\u044b\u043a\u0443 Erasmus+<\/a>. \u0420\u0435\u0437\u0443\u043b\u044c\u0442\u0430\u0442 \u044d\u0442\u043e \u0442\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0430 \u043d\u0435 \u043f\u043e\u043c\u0435\u0448\u0430\u0435\u0442 \u0432\u0430\u043c \u043f\u0440\u0438\u043d\u044f\u0442\u044c \u0443\u0447\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0435 \u0432 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0433\u0440\u0430\u043c\u043c\u0435, \u043d\u043e \u043c\u043e\u0436\u0435\u0442 \u0431\u044b\u0442\u044c \u0438\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0442\u043e\u0433\u043e, \u0447\u0442\u043e\u0431\u044b \u043f\u043e\u043d\u044f\u0442\u044c, \u043d\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0430 \u043b\u0438 \u0432\u0430\u043c \u044f\u0437\u044b\u043a\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u043e\u043d\u043b\u0430\u0439\u043d-\u043f\u043e\u0434\u0434\u0435\u0440\u0436\u043a\u0430<\/a> \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0433\u0440\u0430\u043c\u043c\u044b. \u0412 \u043d\u0435\u043a\u043e\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b\u0445 \u0441\u043b\u0443\u0447\u0430\u044f\u0445 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0438\u043c\u0430\u044e\u0449\u0438\u0439 \u0443\u043d\u0438\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u0442 \u043c\u043e\u0436\u0435\u0442 \u0442\u0430\u043a\u0436\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0438\u0442\u044c \u044f\u0437\u044b\u043a\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0435 \u043a\u0443\u0440\u0441\u044b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! For international credit mobilities<\/a>, the EU covers the travel expenses and offers a scholarship of \u20ac800-900 a month, depending on your destination country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree<\/a> scholarship winners, Erasmus+ will cover all the study costs, including tuition fees, full insurance coverage and any other mandatory costs related to student participation in the course. It will also contribute to the travel and installation costs and will include a monthly scholarship of \u20ac1,000 for the entire duration of the study programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Erasmus+ actions are open to people with special needs. Moreover, inclusion has been set as priority<\/a> within the newly launched Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme. It aims at promoting equity and inclusion by facilitating the access to learners with disadvantaged backgrounds and fewer opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It means, for example, that additional funding<\/a> is available for participants with physical, mental or health-related conditions via the Erasmus+ special needs support. In preparation of the Erasmus+ mobility period, a participant with special needs should indicate in the application her\/his necessities and extra costs in order to be considered for the Erasmus+ support grant. Consequently, the higher education institution and\/or National Agency will assess the application and will decide on the additional amount the applicant may receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many international studies have shown the benefit of studying abroad under Erasmus+. The programme\u2019s alumni have more chance of finding a job, tend to be given greater professional responsibility and are more likely to start their own company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But talk to any Erasmus+ alumnus and what they remember most are the personal skills they have developed \u2013 the knowledge of other countries, the ability to interact with people from different cultures, greater communication skills, adaptability, and above all the friends they have made and the new perspective on life that they have gained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best endorsement comes from those who have already experienced Erasmus+ \u2013 meet Cristian, Irina<\/a> and Corina<\/a> to find out what the programme meant for them\u2026 Also find out precious tips on how to apply and make the most of the mobility experience from this video spot<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, Erasmus+ supports work placements and internships<\/a> abroad for bachelor, masters and doctoral students. But your traineeship must be relevant to your degree and, wherever possible, be integrated in your study programme, so check the opportunities with your university\u2019s international relations office. Work placements can last between two and twelve months, and Erasmus+ grants are available to cover your costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! Erasmus+ is not just for students. From 2014-2020, more than 4,600 young peopleand youth workers from the Republic of Moldova have participated in joint Erasmus+ Youth projects (exchanges, trainings, policy debate, volunteering).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EU offers youth exchanges<\/a>, open to anyone between the ages of 13 and 30<\/strong>, lasting between 5 and 21 days. These could involve workshops, exercises, debates, role-plays, outdoor activities and more. These exchanges take place through youth organisations and you cannot apply directly as an individual. To find out more, contact the Erasmus+ Youth Info Centre in the Republic of Moldova by visiting their Facebook page<\/a>, by phone (+373) 69 110076 or email to info.moldova@salto-youth.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another great opportunity to gain experience abroad is by volunteering in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps<\/strong><\/a> programme. This is a unique way to experience different cultures and make new friends, while also helping others and learning new skills. You need to be between 17 and 30 <\/strong>and be willing to spend between two weeks and 12 months abroad. Volunteer projects could be in fields as varied as culture, youth, sports, children, cultural heritage, arts, animal welfare or the environment. Find out how to apply on the European Solidarity Corps portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I am not a student, but I\u2019d love to take part in an activity abroad \u2013 are there any opportunities for me? Yes, it can! 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What about language? Do I need some sort of English certificate?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Will I receive a scholarship? How much?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Is the programme accessible to students with special needs?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What are the benefits of Erasmus+? Is it easy to find a good job afterwards?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Talking of jobs, I hear Erasmus+ also offers chances for work placements in Europe \u2013 is this really true?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I am not a student, but I\u2019d love to take part in an activity abroad \u2013 are there any opportunities for me?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n