Application
The Center for Global Engagement will evaluate each Outbound Erasmus/Exchange application according to the criteria below. Upon submission, your application will be evaluated and, based on your preferences and on the points you earn, we will place you to one of the universities from your preference list.
As there are limited spots at each partner university every year, and as many students are applying to the same universities, spots at preferred universities will be awarded to students who score the highest on the scale below.
Once you are placed at a university from your preference list, the CGE department will contact you to confirm that you would like to move forward with your placement.
Application Evaluation Rubric
- Larger weight to students who submit their applications early (6 weeks prior to deadline at the earliest)
- Larger weight to students who are in their 2nd and 3rd year at UNYP
- Larger weight to students who are applying to a school that has courses in their program
- Larger weight to strong motivation statement
- Extra point for students with a contribution to UNYP (leading a student club, Gaudeamus/TEDx/Orientation week help, etc.)
We ask students to list three universities they would be happy to study abroad at. This is recommended as we have limited places at each partner university. When processing your application we will aim to give you the first university listed, however, depending on demand, we may have allocate you to any of the universities you have listed. Therefore, we ask student to have an equal interest in all of them.
To apply:
- Make an appointment with CGE and indicate 3 universities you wish to go to
- Fill in the application
- Write a statement of purpose – A 300-word statement about why you want to go on exchange. Think of the statement as a written interview. Tell us why UNYP should choose you over other applicants. You should outline:
– 1. Where you want to go (first preference institution).
– 2. Why you want to go there (academic reasons, personal interest, career prospects, etc.).
– 3. How will this program benefit you (personally, academically, and/or for your career pursuits).
– 4. Any relevant experience(s) you have had.
- Get your transcript of records
- Consult with your Academic Advisor
- Submit documents to: cge@unyp.cz
After applying
- Await selection decision from CGE
- Students, who have submitted their application by the deadline above, will be notified of the outcome within one week of the deadline.
After being selected
- Course selection form – must be approved by your Academic Advisor and the ESU office (if applicable); minimum number of credits is: 12 US credits (24 ECTS) per semester
- You will be nominated to the host school by the CGE team
- Start looking for housing
- Start applying for visa (if applicable)
Before you go
When you get to the host institution
During your stay
- You must inform us about any changes
Extension
- Contact the CGE Office (cge@unyp.cz) and request extension. This must be done at least one month before the end of semester. But, some Universities might have early deadline. The extension depends on availability of spots and can be denied.
- If accepted, you will need to submit updated Course Selection Sheet and sign new Learning Agreement and Grant Agreement
Before you return
- Ask for Confirmation of Study
- Ask for your Transcript of Record
After you return
- Complete OLS
- Submit Confirmation of Study from partner university (this must be an original signed and stamped copy)
- Fill out the Erasmus report
- Receive the rest of your grant
- Complete Site Feedback form.
ERASMUS STUDENTS’ REPORTS DATABASE
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
Application deadlines
- Spring 2025: 11 October 2024
- Fall 2025: 21 February 2025
*Please note that some partners may have earlier deadline requirements of September 15. See more information here: https://elearning.unyp.cz/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=24144#p46473.
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