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Main index

  1. KA171 – Mobility towards Partner Countries outside Europe: Information on the Program
  2. Realizable Activities
  3. Target Groups
  4. Participation Procedures for the 2026 Call
  5. Funded Projects
  6. Calls for student and staff mobility

1. KA171 – Mobility towards Partner Countries outside Europe

The main objective of the Erasmus+ program is to promote the internationalization of higher education institutions through international project actions and individual mobility of students and staff, both outgoing and incoming, with institutions in Programme Countries or Partner Countries.

Specifically, Key Action 1 – Individual Mobility for Learning Purposes, allows students and recent graduates to improve their education and career prospects in a foreign country and offers teaching and administrative staff the opportunity to improve or enhance learning and teaching methods, as well as diversify and update their skills.

Within Key Action 1, a specific action called International Credit Mobility (ICM – KA107) has been in place since 2015, offering students and teaching and administrative staff the opportunity to undertake international mobility beyond European borders, opening participation to the so-called Partner Countries.

This action has been renewed in the new 2021/2027 program under the name KA171 – International mobility involving third countries not associated with the program.

The aim of this action is to promote the internationalization of higher education, enhance the attractiveness of European universities, and expand the range of possible mobility destinations by opening up to countries from the rest of the world.

 

The experience gained so far by the Mobility and International Cooperation Office has identified some key aspects/criticalities for the successful outcome of the project:

  • The teacher is required to be diligent and consistent in coordination actions, both locally and internationally, especially in support of the student mobility planned in the project.
  • Each project must include a specific work program resulting from a solid collaboration with the partner. This will provide a project idea with clear and sustainable objectives, to be fully shared with the foreign university/institution.
  • The projects have a strong educational character, and coordination with the affiliated department and the Council of the Study Program involved in the initiative is crucial, both in the project proposal phase and its implementation.

 

2. Realizable Activities

La KA171 includes the following types of activities:

  • Study (Student mobility for study)

    Student mobility abroad for study activities (courses and exams) and thesis research aimed at students of the single cycle, first cycle (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), second cycle (master’s degree or equivalent), as well as third cycle students (doctoral candidates, specialists).
    Duration: minimum 2 months – maximum 12 months.

  • Internship (Student mobility for traineeships)

    Student mobility for internships abroad at a company or other relevant destination aimed at single-cycle students, first cycle (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), second cycle (master’s degree or equivalent), as well as third cycle students (doctoral candidates, specialists).
    Duration: minimum 2 months – maximum 12 months.

  • Teaching (Staff Mobility for Teaching)

    Mobility for carrying out teaching activities of teachers at a foreign higher education institution.
    Duration: minimum 5 days (excluding travel) – maximum 2 months – minimum 8 teaching hours per week (or fraction less than a week).

  • Training (Staff Mobility for Training)

    Mobility for professional development activities aimed at teaching and administrative staff of higher education institutions. This can take the form of training events abroad (excluding conferences) and periods of job shadowing/observation/training at a partner university.
    Duration: minimum 5 days (excluding travel) – maximum 2 months.

For students, a combined mobility for study and internship can be provided for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 12 months. For teaching staff, a combined teaching/training mobility can be provided, in which case the minimum number of teaching hours is reduced by 50%.

Student and staff mobility can take place in any disciplinary area.

For each cycle of study (bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctoral/specialization), each student can benefit from a maximum of 12 months of Erasmus+ international mobility for study/internship abroad, or 24 months in the case of single-cycle degree courses.

3. Target groups

Target groups are:

  • Student Community

    Students enrolled in a single-cycle degree, first cycle (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), or second cycle (master’s degree or equivalent), as well as third cycle students (doctoral candidates, specialists), can undertake a study mobility from the first year of studies at higher education institutions in a Partner Country, provided it is different from the country of the home higher education institution and the country in which the student resides during their studies.

    Additionally, students enrolled in a higher education institution can undertake an internship period in a Partner Country organization/entity from the first year of studies.

    For recent graduates, the selection by the home higher education institution must occur during the final year of study, and the internship abroad must be completed within one year of graduation. Mobility for internships for recent graduates counts towards the 12 months of possible mobility during their last cycle of study.

    For both types of mobility (study and internship), students must sign the individual mobility agreement and the Learning/Training Agreement before departure.

  • Teachers

    Eligible for mobility for teaching:
    Teaching/research staff employed by a higher education institution based in a Programme Country or Partner Country.

    The mobility period can also be intended for Training activities for skills update or combined Teaching/Training activities.

    Before departure, teachers must sign the individual mobility agreement and the Mobility Agreement for Teaching.

  • Administrative Staff

    Eligible for mobility to update their skills (staff training):
    Staff employed at a higher education institution based in a Programme Country or Partner Country.

    The host organization must be:

    • A higher education institution in a Partner Country recognized by the competent authorities.
    • Any public or private organization based in a Partner Country and active in the labor market or in the field of education, training, youth, research, and innovation.

    Before departure, the staff must sign the individual mobility agreement and the Mobility Agreement for Training.

4. Participation Procedures for the Call

Individual participants cannot directly apply for a mobility grant; instead, Universities/Higher Education Institutions can apply by submitting their application within the annual call published by the European Commission.

The University of Tuscia, through the Mobility and International Cooperation Office, submits its application for KA171 within the deadline set by the call, based on expressions of interest received from teachers.

The application, unique for the entire University, consists of one or more Country projects. It is evaluated by the Erasmus+ INDIRE National Agency according to criteria set by the European Commission and common to all national agencies of participating countries.

The entire application or one or more Country projects may be funded, even with a possible reduction in the requested budget at the presentation stage.

Outgoing student and staff mobility occurs within the funded projects based on specific calls issued by the Mobility and International Cooperation Office.

5. Funded Projects

Since 2016, the University of Tuscia has successfully participated in the ICM Action. The funded projects have enabled international collaboration with various institutions in non-EU countries located in different geographical areas, offering mobility opportunities for students, teachers, and administrative staff, both incoming and outgoing.

  • Agreement no. 2023-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000144283

    In 2023, the University of Tuscia received funding from the European Union for the Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility, Call 2023 – Agreement No. 2023-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000144283.

    The project has a three-year duration, started on 1 August 2023, and will end on 31 July 2026.

    The partner countries and institutions involved are as follows:

    CountryUniversity
    ALBANIAUniversity of Tirana
    ALBANIAMediterranean University of Albania
    ALBANIAAgriculture University of Tirana
    ALBANIAPolytechnic University of Tirana
    ALBANIAEpoka University – Turgut Ozal Education Sha
    ARMENIANational Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia
    ARMENIAEurasia International University
    AZERBAIJANAzerbaijan University Limited Liability Company
    AZERBAIJANBaku Business University
    AZERBAIJANBaku Slavic University
    GEORGIACaucasus University Ltd
    GEORGIALTD East European University
    GEORGIAIlia State University
    GEORGIABusiness and Technology University Llc
    GEORGIAGeorgian American University Llc
    GEORGIAGeorgian Technical University
    GEORGIAGori State Teaching University
    GEORGIAIakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University
    GEORGIAIvane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
    GEORGIASokhumi State University
    GEORGIAThe University of Georgia
    JORDANJordan University of Science And Technology
    JORDANYarmouk University
    CAMBODIAPhnom Penh International University
    NEPALKathmandu University
    NEPALMid-Western University
    KENYAKenyatta University
    SENEGALUniversité Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar

     

  • Agreement no. 2024-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000230673

    In 2024, the University of Tuscia received funding from the European Union for the Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility, Call 2024 – Agreement No. 2024-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000230673.

    The project has a three-year duration, started on 1 August 2024, and will end on 31 July 2027.

    The partner countries and institutions involved are as follows:

    …

  • Agreement no. 2025-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000341318

    In 2025, the University of Tuscia received funding from the European Union for the Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility, Call 2025 – Agreement No. 2025-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000341318.

    The project has a three-year duration, started on 1 August 2025, and will end on 31 July 2028.

    The partner countries and institutions involved are as follows:

    …

6. Calls for student and staff mobility

  • Calls for students

    To be published.

  • NEW Calls for staff

    Agreement no. 2023-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000144283

    Erasmus KA171 Call for Teaching and Training Staff Mobility 2025/2026

    Deadline for submitting applications: 30 May 2026

    Mobility period expiry date: 31 July 2026

     

    Destination Countries and Host Universities

    Annex 1 – Partner KA171 2023

    CountryUniversity
    ALBANIAUniversity of Tirana
    ALBANIAMediterranean University of Albania
    ALBANIAAgriculture University of Tirana
    ALBANIAPolytechnic University of Tirana
    ALBANIAEpoka University – Turgut Ozal Education Sha
    ARMENIANational Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia
    ARMENIAEurasia International University
    AZERBAIJANAzerbaijan University Limited Liability Company
    AZERBAIJANBaku Business University
    AZERBAIJANBaku Slavic University
    GEORGIACaucasus University Ltd
    GEORGIALTD East European University
    GEORGIAIlia State University
    GEORGIABusiness and Technology University Llc
    GEORGIAGeorgian American University Llc
    GEORGIAGeorgian Technical University
    GEORGIAGori State Teaching University
    GEORGIAIakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University
    GEORGIAIvane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
    GEORGIASokhumi State University
    GEORGIAThe University of Georgia
    JORDANJordan University of Science And Technology
    JORDANYarmouk University
    CAMBODIAPhnom Penh International University
    NEPALKathmandu University
    NEPALMid-Western University
    KENYAKenyatta University
    SENEGALUniversité Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar

     

    • TEACHING STAFF   

    Interested teaching staff members must:

    – submit their application, duly authorized by the Director of their Department, to protocollo@pec.unitus.it

    – fill in the online application form by accessing the following link https://forms.gle/PtFXr1thFGvjPF9G8 , and upload the Mobility Agreement for Teaching (containing the objectives, added value of mobility, teaching content, and expected results) to the online application form.

    Application form for teaching staff
    Mobility Agreement for Teaching

    • TRAINING STAFF

    Interested administrative staff members must:

    – submit their application form, duly authorized by the Director of their Department/General Director, to protocollo@pec.unitus.it

    – fill in the online application form by accessing the following link https://forms.gle/PtFXr1thFGvjPF9G8 and upload the Mobility Agreement for Training (containing the objectives, added value of mobility, content of the training activity, and expected results) and the language proficiency certificate with a minimum level of B1 to the online application form.

    Staff T/A application form
    Mobility Agreement for Training