Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility (Outgoing)
About Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility
Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility enables students of Üsküdar University to undertake a professional traineeship in a Program Country within Europe for minimum of 2 months.
The program aims to:
- Improve students’ professional and practical skills
- Enhance employability through international work experience
- Strengthen foreign language competence
- Promote intercultural awareness and European cooperation
The mobility must be directly related to the student’s field of study.
ELIGIBILITY
The following students may apply:
- Associate Degree Students
- Bachelor’s Degree Students
- Master’s Degree Students
- PhD Students
Students may benefit from Erasmus mobility (study + traineeship combined) for a maximum of 12 months per their study cycle.
Applicants must:
- Must be ACTIVE student at Üsküdar University
- Meet the minimum academic requirements
TRAINEESHIP INSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS
Students are responsible for finding and contacting the host institution.
- Universities
- Companies
- Private or public enterprises
- Research centers and laboratories
- Training institutions
- NGOs and other relevant organizations
The host organization must:
- Be located in an Erasmus+ Program Country
The following institutions are NOT eligible:
- EU institutions and EU bodies
- Diplomatic missions of the student’s home country
SELECTION AND EVALUATION
Selection criteria are determined by the Turkish National Agency:
- 50% Academic GPA
- 50% Foreign Language Score
The duration of the traineeship mobility must be minumum of 2 months.
Application Procedure
STEP 1 – Finding a Host Institution
Students must secure a traineeship position and obtain an official Acceptance Letter.
Step 2 – Online Application
Applications must be submitted within the officially announced application period.
Late applications will not be considered.
If allowed in the call, students may upload the Acceptance Letter by the extended deadline indicated in the announcement.
ACCEPTANCE LETTER REQUIREMENTS
- Be issued on official letterhead
- Clearly state the type of activity (Placement / Internship / Traineeship)
- Specify the department/unit
- Include start and end dates
- Indicate the responsible supervisor
- Include signature, stamp and date
Incomplete letters will not be accepted.
Visa and Residence Procedures
Students are fully responsible for:
- Obtaining a valid passport
- Applying for and obtaining the appropriate visa
- Completing residence permit procedures (if required)
Visa processes may take 6–8 weeks. Students are strongly advised to apply early.
The Erasmus+ Coordinatorship provides:
- Official visa support letter (Confirmation of grant status)
Required documents before the mobility (after selection)
Before the visa process, students must complete:
- Traineeship Acceptance Letter
- Learning Agreement
- Health Insurance
- EURO Bank Account (specified bank in the application call)
- Grant Agreement
Mobility cannot start without approved documentation.
Important Notes
- Students cannot participate without a confirmed host institution.
- All required documents must be submitted within the announced deadlines.
- All forms/documents are available under the “Documents” section of the website.
For further information, students may contact the Erasmus+ Coordinatorship of Üsküdar University.
