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Erasmus+ programme supports the academic exchange of students between the higher education institutions of the participating countries and enables students to spend an integrated period of study at a higher education institution in another country. 

Academic mobility provides an opportunity to receive study, linguistic and cultural benefits from the learning experience, to develop highly qualified, broad-minded young professionals with foreign experience. 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The following students enrolled in part-time and full-time studies of all study cycles (first, second and third) at LSMU are eligible to carry out an Erasmus+ studies: 

  • Bachelor’s degree students; 
  • Master’s degree students;
  • Integrated study programmes;
  • Doctoral students.

IMPORTANT! Students who are on study leave cannot participate in calls for applications or go abroad for Erasmus+ studies. 

WHERE CAN YOU GO?

The Erasmus+ studies are carried out in the framework of inter-institutional agreements between partner universities. These agreements specify the number of students, field and cycle of study, and duration of the exchange. 

LSMU collaborates with more than 200 exchange partners across the world. These countries are divided into Erasmus Programme countries (i.e., the 27 European Union Member States, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, and North Macedonia) and Erasmus+ Partner Countries (i.e., the remaining countries worldwide). 

Erasmus exchange possibilities depend on your study programme and faculty in which you are enrolled. 

LIST OF ERASMUS+ PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
Erasmus+ study duration and extension

Erasmus+ study duration

The duration of the mobility period depends on the terms of the inter-institutional agreement signed with the host university. Depending on these terms, students may go abroad for one trimester, one semester, or an entire academic year. 

Erasmus+ study mobility may last from 2 to 12 months within one academic year. 

The same student may participate in Erasmus+ study mobility more than once. However, the total duration of Erasmus+ mobility (including both Erasmus+ studies and traineeships) must not exceed: 

  • 12 months per each study cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral studies). 
  • 24 months for integrated study programmes (Medicine, Odontology, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine). 

Extension of the Erasmus+ study period 

If the Erasmus+ study period is shorter than one full academic year, it may be extended to a maximum of one academic year, but only in exceptional cases, and this should be approved by both the sending and receiving institutions. 

An extension of the study period is possible under the following conditions: 

  • All changes related to the inter-institutional agreements and the student’s Learning Agreement must be formalized in advance, before the current Erasmus+ study period ends. 
  • The study period cannot be extended beyond the summer holidays or after the end of the academic year for which the Erasmus+ grant was awarded. 

During the extended study period, the student may continue to receive the Erasmus+ grant at the established rate, or continue their studies with a “zero-grant” status (see the Financial Support section). 

Erasmus+ study selection process

The main call for Erasmus+ applications at LSMU takes place every year in January-February. It is intended for students who wish to study abroad during the following academic year or the autumn semester. 

Two additional calls for applications may be announced to fill the remaining available places: in March-April (for the following academic year and the autumn semester) and in September (for the spring semester). 

Students may apply during their first year of studies at LSMU. However, students enrolled in integrated and Bachelor’s degree programmes may go abroad only after completing the first year of their studies, while Master’s and Doctoral students may go abroad after completing their first semester of the first year. 

The exact dates of the main and additional selection rounds each year are announced at: 

The main Erasmus+ selection criteria: 

  • An overall grade point average of at least 7.00 across all completed semesters at LSMU.  
  • No academic debts. 
  • Foreign language proficiency at least B2 level.  
  • Student‘s motivation, community involvement, and communiction skills. 
  • Compatibility of the study programme offered by the host university with the LSMU study programme. Students are advised to consider the content of the proposed courses/modules and the number of ECYS credits.  

IMPORTANT! While participating in an Erasmus+ study mobility abroad, students are not eligible to apply for another Erasmus+ study exchange; however, they may apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship. 

Before filling out the application form, students should review the study programmes offered by the host university. They should check the compatibility of the study programme offered by the host university with the LSMU study programme. It is important to prepare a preliminary study plan to ensure that, upon successful completion, the credits earned will be recognized at LSMU.

The standard academic workload is 60 ECTS credits per academic year, 30 ECTS credits per semester, and 15-18 ECTS credits per trimester. Student are expected to attend classes and to participate in assessments for all courses, as required by the host university.

Information about the study programmes offered by host universities can be found on their websites by using keywords such as “Erasmus+ studies”, “Erasmus+ incoming”, and similar terms.

  • Students who wish to study abroad under the Erasmus+ studies program must fill out the electronic application form and upload the required documents by the set date on the Mobility Online platform;
  • IMPORTANT! Completing the application involves several steps, so it is essential to carefully follow all the instructions provided by the system and ensure that no mandatory steps are skipped.
  • Students are notified via the Mobility Online platform when their application and required documents have been properly submitted and verified (“Application documents checked and marked by International Office as complete”).
  • The application form can only be completed once the selection call has been announced.

Foreign language (English, German, French) exam is not required for:

  • International students (just for English language);
  • Native speakers of French or German;
  • Holders of language certificate B2 level and higher;
  • Students who have a final grade of professional language module.

Foreign language (English, German, and French) examination for the Erasmus exchange programme: structure and evaluation.

MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO

  • When completing the application, students are required to provide a link to their self-recorded motivational video (with public access). Detailed instructions are available after logging in to their Mobility Online account.
  • After the application deadline, the members of the LSMU Erasmus+ Selection Committee assess the student’s motivation to study at the selected host university, level of community involvement at LSMU, and communication skills. A separate Erasmus+ Selection Committee is established for each faculty. It usually consists of faculty representatives, such as study programme coordinators or academic coordinators.

Each Committee member assesses the student’s motivation, community involvement, and communication skills on a scale of 0 to 10 points (with an interval of 1 point). The scores awarded by all Committee members are then added together, and the overall average is calculated.

The final score is calculated after selection: Grade Point Average (60%) + Motivation and Community Involvement (30%) + Communication Skills (10%).

The maximum score is 10, but students can receive additional points also for:

  • Participation in the Erasmus+ mentorship programme for at least 2 semesters – 0.5 point;
  • First-time Erasmus+ study mobility – 0.3 point;
  • Erasmus+ mobility in a country other than the student’s country of origin – 0.3 point.

Additional points are added to the final score of the selection. Based on the final score, students are ranked in the competition to get an Erasmus+ grant for studies.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SELECTION RESULTS

Selected students receive an email confirming the selection results at the email address they provided. Students are also informed by email about the next steps in the process. Individual meetings and consultations are arranged as needed.

APPEALS REGARDING ERASMUS+ SELECTION RESULTS

A participant who disagrees with the Erasmus+ selection results may submit an appeal by email (mobility@lsmu.lt) to the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator within five working days of receiving the results.

The appeal is reviewed by a committee composed of the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator, the Dean of the relevant LSMU Faculty, and the Coordinator of the Academic Mobility Division of the LSMU TRSC. The committee shall make a decision within 10 working days of receiving the appeal, and the student will be informed of the decision within two working days by email.

Erasmus+ documents

Students selected for Erasmus + study at LSMU must complete the application documents by the application deadline set by the host university. What documents are required, by what date and at what address they can be sent, the student must find out by himself/herself by reviewing the website of the host university (e.g., section: incoming Erasmus + students).

The main documents can be:

  • Application Form
  • Learning Agreement
  • Transcript of Records
  • Accommodation Form

Application Form. The students need to provide personal data, information about the sending institution, the period of Erasmus+ studies at a host university, foreign language proficiency, and work experience. Sometimes students are required to submit a short motivation letter.

Learning Agreement. This is a tripartite agreement (student, LSMU and host institution), which clearly defines the study programme: chosen courses, duration, and the number of ECTS credits. Based on a study programme and course descriptions submitted by a foreign university, the student prepares the study programme for the period that they will study at a foreign university. The subjects chosen by the student and their volume in ECTS credits should, as far as possible, coincide with the study programme of the academic year at LSMU.

This Learning Agreement must be signed by the student, the faculty departmental coordinator and the host university coordinator.

The Online Learning Agreement (OLA) must be completed on the OLA platform after consulting with the faculty departmental coordinator.

Transcript of Records. All completed subjects by the student before the Erasmus+ studies are reflected in the Transcript of Records. It is not only in ECTS credits but also in grades based on the local and ECTS grade scales. The Transcript of Records is signed by the Dean of the Faculty.

Accommodation Form. Registration form for accommodations. The student is usually required to provide personal information and the duration of stay. It also includes information about host university accommodation, payment, and rules.

N.B. Not all host universities can provide accommodation.

Additional documents.

It can be CV, a copy of the student’s ID, a certificate of language, etc.

Students must provide all completed documents to the host university and to LSMU International Relations and Study Centre.

The host institution must provide:

  • Letter of Acceptance/Letter of Invitation.
  • Confirmed Learning Agreement.

Letter of Acceptance, Letter of Invitation. The student must receive a letter from the host university where the student is invited to study at a foreign university.

Confirmed Learning Agreement. Students usually receive Learning Agreement together with letter of acceptance. The signature of the host institution’s coordinator confirms that he agrees with the student’s chosen study plan.

Student must complete the rest of documents at LSMU International Relations and Study Centre:

  • Request for the Rector
  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • Grant Agreement
  • Confirmation letter
  • OLS Language test

Request for the Rector. Upon receiving the host university’s letter of acceptance and the approved Learning Agreement, the student fills in a Request for the Rector of the LSMU to allow him to go to study at a host university. The student’s application must be signed by the Vice-Dean of the Faculty. The Request to the Rector must be submitted to the International Relations and Study Centre.

Grant Agreement. At least 1 month before the start of Erasmus+ studies, the student must provide personal data required for the grant contract. This is a financial agreement that governs the procedure of paying a grant. The grant contract is signed between the LSMU and the student.

Visa. The student must look for information about a visa or temporary residence permit. It is recommended that this information would be checked at the Embassy of the country where the student will study as an Erasmus+ student.

Insurance. All students must have a valid European Health Insurance Card. The EHIC covers treatment that is medically necessary until your planned return home. EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or costs. Students who will study in non-EU countries must have a valid private health insurance plan that is valid in non-EU countries.

Confirmation letter. If the host university asks to provide this document, it can be issued by the International Relations and Study Centre at LSMU.

OLS Language test. All students must complete 1st language test before the Erasmus+ study period (except native speakers). Students have to take a test online based on the language of instruction at the host institution.

Changes to the Learning Agreement (LA)

Upon arrival, some planned courses may not be available or suitable due to timetable clashes, differences in course level or content, changes in the number of ECTS credits, or other circumstances.

In such cases, students must consult their LSMU Departmental coordinator and prepare a revised study plan by completing the LA During the Mobility form. All changes must be approved and signed by the student and the coordinators of both LSMU and the host university.

The changes must be completed within five weeks of the start of the Erasmus+ study period at the host institution.

After coming back, the student needs to send all the required documents to the International Relations and Study Centre (within 30 days):

  • Evidence of Studies. Confirmation about the completed Erasmus+ study period, signed by the host university.
  • Transcript of Records. It consists basically of a list of the course units taken, the exams you have passed, the grades, and the ECTS credits gained at the host university.
  • Online EU Survey. Upon completion of the mobility period abroad, students are required to complete and submit the online EU Survey no later than 30 days after receiving the invitation to do so.
Erasmus+ financial support and other financial obligations
  • The Erasmus+ grant is awarded to students selected through an open selection call and is based on their final selection score.
  • The Erasmus+ grant consists of individual support and a travel grant (calculated according to the travel distance in kilometres).
  • The Erasmus+ grant is transferred in two instalments. Before departure, students receive 90% of the Erasmus+ grant, while the remaining 10% is transferred upon their return and submission of all the required documents.
  • IMPORTANT! If the dates of the Erasmus+ study mobility period change, the grant amount will be recalculated.
  • The Erasmus+ grant is intended as a contribution towards travel, insurance, living and other expenses; however, it does not cover all costs incurred during the mobility period.

Individual support for Erasmus+ studies:

Group Countries Grant rate
I Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, France, Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany 674 EUR/month
II Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Latvia, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia 674 EUR/month
III Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Hungary 606 EUR/month
Partner countries Other countries 700 EUR/month

Travel grant:

Distance Grant Grant for green travel*
10–99 km 28 EUR per participant 56 EUR per participant
100–499 km 211 EUR per participant 285 EUR per participant
500–1,999 km 309 EUR per participant 417 EUR per participant
2,000–2,999 km 395 EUR per participant 535 EUR per participant
3,000–3,999 km 580 EUR per participant 785 EUR per participant
4,000–7,999 km 1,188 EUR per participant 1,188 EUR per participant
8,000 km or more 1,735 EUR per participant 1,735 EUR per participant

*Green travel is defined as a round trip using lower-emission means of transport, such as a bus, train, bicycle or carpooling. Travel by boat is considered green travel if it is combined with other lower-emission means of transport.

“Zero” grant

Students who are not applying for an Erasmus+ grant can also participate in the selection process for mobility. Students who meet the criteria for Erasmus+ study mobility enjoy the same rights and benefits as other Erasmus+ students, but do not receive an Erasmus+ mobility grant (a “zero-grant” Erasmus+ student).

The host university cannot charge tuition fees, and the sending university guarantees full academic recognition of the study results obtained abroad.

Students who belong to disadvantaged groups can receive financial support – 250 Eur/month.

Requirements for international students:

  • A legal guardian was appointed for the student until 18 years old and the student is not older than 25 years old at this moment.
  • Orphans (both parents are dead OR the student had only one parent who is dead).
  • Confirmed 45% (or less) capacity for work OR moderate or severe disability level.

Description of the procedure for granting additional financial Support to students participating in Erasmus+ programme.

Student must submit document that confirms this status to Erasmus coordinator at LSMU.

  • Erasmus students are exempted from paying fees for tuition at the host institution.
  • LSMU students who pay tuition fees are not exempt from their regular tuition fees at their home university during their studies abroad.
Academic requirements and recognition

LSMU and partner institutions use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) as a tool for the recognition of study achievements and learning experiences between different institutions.

 You are expected to attend classes and to participate in assessments for all courses, as required by the host university. You should achieve 60 ECTS credits per year (30 ECTS credits per semester) at the host institution.

Each Erasmus exchange student has the right of full recognition of courses passed successfully abroad by LSMU. If you pass all assessments in the host university the credits you gain will count towards your degree at LSMU.

The grades achieved at the host university are not converted onto LSMU grades. LSMU recognises the grades given in local grading scale of the host university.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AT LSMU

The academic results achieved during Erasmus+ studies are recognised in accordance with the “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Regulation of Studies”: Chapter X Partial studies (289-298) and Chapter XI Credit of study results (299-311 and 320-321).

LSMU coordinators and contacts

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Monika Grincaitė
International Project Manager / Outgoing Erasmus+ students’ mobility (studies)
A. Mickevičiaus St. 9, room 127
monika.grincaite@lsmu.lt
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