The SOCRATES/ERASMUS programme is not only about student mobility!

On the contrary, it involves many more activities - especially for professors and other university* teaching staff.

These activities include not only teaching periods abroad (1 week to 6 months) at any university which holds an Erasmus University Charter, but also participating in the development of study programmes with European partners or Intensive Programmes and joining or creating a Thematic Network.

All these SOCRATES/Erasmus higher education activities aim at developing a "European Dimension" within the entire range of a university's academic programmes. Financial support is provided to universities as an incentive to add a European perspective to their courses through various ERASMUS activities.

As university teaching staff, your active participation in the activities offered plays an essential role in bringing your university closer to Europe and in bringing Europe closer to your university. This experience has an evident impact not only on the teacher directly involved, but also on students from both home and host University. It could also result in a first step towards further European cooperation. Furthermore, it is important to offer international experiences to students who cannot participate in the student mobility. Your role is crucial in bringing Europe to your university.

More information on Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility.