Call for Applications under the Erasmus+ KA1 Mobility Programme Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Türkiye

Dear Students and Academic Staff!

A call for applications is hereby announced for participation in the Erasmus+ KA171 academic mobility programme with Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University (Niğde, Türkiye). Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University acts as the Coordinating Institution within the Erasmus+ KA171 project, while NUWEE participates as a partner institution.

Study period for student mobility under the programme:

• 15 February 2027 – 13 June 2027 (Spring semester)

Important: The selected academic mobility participant must arrive at the host university two weeks before the beginning of the study period, inform the International Office of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University of their arrival, and participate in the Welcome Week for Exchange Students.

For academic staff: The mobility period comprises 5 days of teaching/training and 2 additional travel days. Mobility may be carried out during the 2026–2027 academic year, but no later than 30 May 2027. The selected participant must agree and sign the relevant agreement with the host university in advance. The teaching/training agreement must be agreed at least one month before the planned mobility date.

Language of instruction: English or Turkish, at the choice of the student/academic staff member.

Application deadline – 26 October 2026.

Eligibility requirements for applicants:

• Students enrolled in the 2^nd - 4^th years of Bachelor's studies or in the first year of Master's studies. Applications are particularly welcomed from students in Engineering fields, Social and Educational sciences, as well as Agricultural Sciences;
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.20/4.00 (75–79 / BC) for Bachelor's degree students; 2.50/4.00 for Graduate School (Master's level) students;
• Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level;
• Academic and teaching staff of NUWEE.

The programme provides participants with a grant of €800 per month and €395 in travel support. Accommodation at the host university will be reserved in accordance with the established procedures.

Studies are offered in English, in accordance with the course offer of the host university; applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency. At some faculties of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, instruction is provided in Turkish, while English-taught courses will be offered in other academic units. Participants may also choose Turkish, German or English language courses (4 ECTS).

Further information on the academic exchange programme is available in the TR NIGDE01_Factsheet_Erasmus. The minimum study workload is 22 ECTS per semester, while the maximum is 30 ECTS. The list and descriptions of courses offered by Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University in English within the Erasmus+ programme are available at: https://www.ohu.edu.tr/internationalrelationsoffice/page/course-catalogues-course-contents.

Student applicants must submit the following documents in English:

• CV in EUROPASS format;
• Motivation letter in English explaining why you should be selected for the programme, the opportunities that participation in the exchange programme will provide, your strengths, etc.;
• A copy of the first page of your international passport;
• A certificate or other document confirming English language proficiency (minimum B2 level). Applicants may also obtain confirmation of their English language level by contacting the Department of Foreign Languages and providing their full name, the name of their English language instructor, the programme they are applying for, and the Erasmus+ host university;
• A copy of the student ID card;
• An academic transcript for the most recent semester, translated into English and signed by the administration of the relevant Institute.

Required documents for academic staff (all documents must be submitted in English):

• CV;
• Cover letter / motivation letter;
• List of publications from the last five years;
• A certificate confirming English language proficiency will be considered an advantage.

Following the selection process, nominated candidates will receive information from the Erasmus+ Office of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University regarding further procedures and required documents, including the application process and Learning Agreement.

The complete application package must be compiled into one PDF file in the order indicated above. The file name must include “Erasmus+” and the applicant's surname (e.g. Erasmus_Kovalets_Nigde) and sent to the programme coordinator at h.m.vlasiuk@nuwm.edu.ua. Please indicate the following in the email subject line: Erasmus_Kovalets_Nigde.

Application deadline: 26 October 2026.

For further information, please contact the NUWEE International Cooperation Office: 11 Soborna Street, Building 1, Office 101, Coordinator: Halyna Vlasiuk, tel.: +380 96 649 9872