Post on 02-Jun-2020
Erasmus Mundus Action 2 at the Unviersity of Warsaw
Klementyna Kielak
International Relations Office
University of Warsaw
www.iro.uw.edu.pl
Facts & Figures
26 Erasmus Mundus A2 projects as a partner
3 Erasmus Mundus A2 projects as coordinator :
SIGMA (Western Balkans)
SALAM (Iraq, Iran and Yemen)
SALAM 2 (Iraq, Iran and Yemen)
Coverage
Iraq, Iran, Yemen
China
India
Southeast Asia
Jordan, Syria, Lebanon
Western Balkans
Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova
Latin America
Mobilities BA, MA, PhD, post- doc, academic and administrative
staff mobilities
Both exchange and degree-seeking students
Around 450 incoming students and staff
Around 100 outgoing students and staff
Student & Staff Applications
Promotion
Inquiries from potential applicants
Quality Assurance
Online application process
(project-specific)
UW application process
Prior to Arrival
Practical information
weather, living conditions, procedures
Assistance with visas, insurance, travel arrangements and accommodation
Help from students and alumni
During Mobility
Polish language & culture courses
Intercultural trainings
Monitoring
Assistance Accommodation, health problems, schools
• Cooperation with Student Organizations
– Erasmus Student Network UW
– University of Warsaw Students’ Union
Internationalization at Home
• Classes
• Dormitories
• Mentor
Cultural Activities
Trips
Opportunities
Cooperation with new partners (Bhutan)
Potential long-term, sustainable cooperation (bilateral agreements)
Strategic partnerships
Increased visibility
Exchange of experiences
Challenges
Different educational systems
Number of applications
Integration of incoming students into the local student body
Credit transfer & credit recognition
Emergency situations - Syria
Alumni
• UW & EM A2
ambassadors in their home countries
• Great for promotion