About Erasmus
GBSB Global Business School is part of the Erasmus+ Program both for student and staff mobility and for applicant participation in Erasmus funded projects. By participating in the Erasmus+ program, GBSB Global Business School is committed to developing the Institution and contributing to the objectives of the inclusive European Education Area and the Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027.
What is erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the EU's program to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It has an estimated budget of 26.2 billion euros. This is almost double the funding of its predecessor program (2014-2020). The 2021-2027 program has a strong focus on social inclusion, green and digital transitions, and promoting young people's participation in democratic life. It supports the priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, the Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda.
General Characteristics
Erasmus+ charter
GBSB Global holds an Erasmus+ Charter and is ready to offer a unique opportunity to GBSB Global students, faculty, and staff to undertake an internship.
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Study
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Undertake an internship
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Have an exchange activity abroad
GBSB Global graduates can gain their first work experience in Europe immediately after graduation, within a period of 12 months after obtaining their degree. They can also travel beyond the borders of the European Union to countries associated with the Erasmus+ program.
In addition to opportunities for students, the Erasmus+ program also offers full-time faculty and staff the opportunity to realize funded mobilities for teaching or training abroad.
Participants traveling abroad will generally receive a grant.
You may contact the International Office for further information.
GBSB GlobaL & Erasmus+
Framework
In the framework of Erasmus+, GBSB Global has already established cooperation with higher education institutions in the following countries:
Albania, Croatia, France, Georgia, Italy, Spain, Turkey
To learn more about the updated list of institutions for student/staff mobility opportunities and the fields/programs of study that have been agreed upon through an inter-institutional agreement, please contact the International Office at international@gbsb.global
Contact us
International office Erasmus Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Vincent Ligorio
Erasmus Assistant:
Email: international@gbsb.global
Phone: +35627780821
Office hours: 9-18
GBSB Global supports incoming and outgoing student exchanges at all levels of study (undergraduate and graduate) between EU Member States and third countries associated to the Erasmus+ program.
Incoming Student Mobility
If you would like to participate in the Erasmus+ exchange program at GBSB Global, you must first contact the International Office or Erasmus Office at your home institution to express your interest and to check if you are eligible to apply for Erasmus+ student mobility. Make sure that your institution has a bilateral agreement with GBSB Global in your field of study.
Necessary Documents
Prior to the application deadline, the following documents must be submitted via email:
- Completed and signed Learning Agreement
- A copy of the European Health Insurance Card or private health insurance document
- Official Transcript of Records in English
- A copy of your national identity card or passport
- Passport photos
- Official certificate/evidence of English language proficiency (please, see Language Requirements)
Language Requirements
The primary language of instruction at GBSB Global Business School is English. Students must meet at least one of the following English language requirements:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS – Minimum score: 6.0;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system*;
- Duolingo result should be higher than 95 points;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.
* If your English level is not sufficient, you can enroll in our Intensive English Language Preparation Course before you begin your studies.
Nomination Deadlines*
- Winter Semester: 15 December
- Spring Semester: 15 June
*In order to study abroad under the Erasmus+ program at GBSB Global Business School, you must first be officially nominated by your home institution. The nomination must be submitted by your home institution via email at international@gbsb.global . Upon receipt of your nomination by our International Office, you will have access to our online registration system via e-mail.
Application Deadlines
Once the GBSB Global International Office has received your nomination, you will get an email asking you to complete the online registration as soon as possible. The International Office accepts applications as follows, depending on the semester you wish to begin:
- Fall Semester: 15 Ocober
- Winter Semester: 15 December
- Spring Semester: 15 June
To define your study plan, please check the modules offered in relation to your studies at your home institution.
Outgoing Student Mobility
All GBSB Global students can apply to participate in the Erasmus+ program for studies and/or internships.
Criteria
YOU MUST BE A FULL-TIME GBSB GLOBAL STUDENT PURSUING A BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S DEGREE.
STUDENTS AT THE BACHELOR'S LEVEL MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR 1ST YEAR OF STUDY AND BE IN THEIR 2ND OR 3RD YEAR OF STUDY.
STUDENTS WHO APPLY SHOULD HAVE NO PENDING MODULES AND A GOOD ACADEMIC AVERAGE GRADE.
APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO INTERVIEW WITH THE ACADEMIC COORDINATOR.
In order for you to study with Erasmus+, GBSB Global and the host institution must have an inter-institutional agreement between them. The host institution should also hold the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. By signing the inter-institutional agreements, institutions from partner countries commit themselves to the principles of the Charter.
Participants are eligible for an Erasmus+ grant to contribute to their travel and subsistence costs. The funding levels and fixed rates for exchanges between Program and Partner countries are published in the Erasmus+ Program Guide. GBSB Global students can email to the International Office for more information on financial support.
Study periods abroad can last from a minimum of 2 months (or 1 academic term or trimester) to a maximum of 12 months. Students can also undertake blended mobility, which combines a virtual period with a short or long-term physical mobility. The short-term physical presence abroad as part of a blended mobility lasts a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 30 days.
You can benefit from an Erasmus+ exchange more than once, either as a student or as a trainee, but your total time abroad (including study periods abroad) must not exceed 12 months within one study cycle.
Each type of mobility is divided into three phases: Before-During-After. The International Office will support any action related to student mobility.
- The Learning Agreement must be signed by all parties involved before the start of the mobility. The academic recognition will be completed accordingly, provided that the initially agreed courses and ECTS have been successfully completed.
- Students will receive the Erasmus+ Student Charter, which explains their rights and obligations during their study period abroad.
DURING THE MOBILITY/STUDY PERIOD
- If there are exceptional reasons, the student is allowed to make changes in the Learning Agreement, i.e. to change/substitute subjects. To make the changes, the student must complete Tables A2 and B3 of the Learning Agreement within a reasonable time (depending on the time allowed by each institution) and send the new Learning Agreement to both institutions. For changes to be approved, the new Learning Agreement must be signed by both institutions.
AFTER MOBILITY
- The receiving institution must provide you and your sending institution with a transcript of records confirming completion of the agreed program and certifying the results. Transcript of Records - The student is responsible for obtaining the Transcript of Records prior to departure.
- Your home institution must recognize the credits (ECTS) as agreed in the learning agreement before the mobility and apply them to your degree without further requirements.
- If your home institution is located in a program country, your mobility period should also be recorded in the Diploma Supplement./li>
Erasmus+ supports traineeships abroad (work placements, internships) in any workplace for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Program Countries, at short-cycle Bachelor and Master level. These opportunities are also open to recent graduates.
Duration
- Traineeships abroad can be supported by Erasmus+ from 2 to 12 months.
- Students and recent graduates can also undertake blended mobility combining a short physical stay abroad (between 5 and 30 days) with a virtual period.
- Trainees can also combine an Erasmus+ traineeship with a period of study abroad.
Conditions
- Erasmus+ traineeship are open to any student enrolled in a higher education institution holding an Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education.
- The traineeship must be relevant to the learning and personal development needs related to the degree and, where possible, should be integrated into the curriculum.
- A traineeship can take place in any organization located anywhere in the world (excluding EU Institutions, bodies and agencies).
GBSB Global views staff mobility activities as a core added value for improving the quality of education and the learning experience of our students. The exchange of the best academic and research knowledge and practices will further contribute to our goals of internationalizing and modernizing education and developing the European Education Area.
GBSB Global welcomes applications for both outgoing and incoming staff mobility. All full-time faculty and administrative staff are eligible to apply for European Mobility or International Mobility during an open call for applications at the beginning of each academic year. The relevant information for each call is emailed to all eligible individuals to enable them to apply or obtain further information.
- For European mobility, faculty members should refer to the list of institutions with which GBSB Global has an established bilateral agreement. The European Teaching Mobility should last from a minimum of 2 days to a maximum of 2 months, and include a minimum of 8 hours of teaching.
- For an International Mobility, GBSB Global provides funding for both teaching and training mobilities to Partner Countries around the world. Staff members and employees interested in experiencing a non-European academic environment and culture should contact the International Office to get the current academic year's partner list. The international mobility should last a minimum of 5 days. For more information on dates and locations, please contact the International Office.
Outgoing Staff Mobility
The International Office will inform GBSB Global staff when the applications will be opened and what the deadlines will be. All applications will be reviewed by the International Office, which will give priority to staff members who have not participated in the Erasmus+ program in previous years.
Incoming Staff Mobility
Prospective applicants should verify the existence of an inter-institutional agreement between GBSB Global and the sending institute.
Eligibility Criteria
Visitors must be employed by a GBSB Global partner institution with a valid staff exchange agreement.
Financial support is provided by the visitor's home institution.
All arrangements must be made at least 3 months in advance.
Procedure
Interested visitors should contact the GBSB Global International Office and express their interest, clearly stating their academic background.
The International Office will connect you with the appropriate GBSB Global faculty/staff member who will contact you to discuss your interest.
The faculty/staff member in the appropriate department will review your request and once you receive a positive response along with the agreed upon dates for the visit, a teaching/training program will be prepared.
You will receive an email with a formal letter of invitation from the host faculty/staff/department.
In order to prepare the Teaching/Training Agreement, all of these documents should be emailed to the International Office.
Embodying diversity is one of the core values of GBSB Global Business School and the school celebrates diversity at every level of the learning process by fostering inclusiveness, empathy, and internationalism. To ensure that this value is shared by everyone in the community, GBSB Global develops common policies (e.g., Equal Opportunities Policy, Disability Policy, GBSB Global Code of Conduct) for students and staff to build and develop a diverse, culturally inclusive community.
GBSB Global
Welcomes applications from students with disabilities and provides a range of services to help them reach their full academic potential;
Encourages all students and staff to disclose their disabilities so that appropriate support can be provided. All information and documentation regarding a condition will be used solely for the purpose of planning and implementing appropriate accommodations;
Provides an inclusive technological environment that empowers people of all abilities to push their limits and achieve what they want. As an official Microsoft Showcase School, GBSB Global is committed to accessibility and this culture is reflected in the digital technologies used by the school;
Strives to provide students with equal access and support to participate in all aspects of student life, including but not limited to:
- Access to school buildings and facilities;
- Access to services provided by the school;
- Access to school events and activities;
- Access to make suggestions and complaints to the school;
- Access to the Erasmus+ program.
Will make reasonable adjustments to course materials and their delivery while maintaining quality standards and fairness. These adjustments are intended to provide equal access to learning for all students without giving some students an academic advantage over others;
Provides staff with information about disabilities to enhance their ability to support the needs of students with disabilities;
Strives to make curricular and extracurricular activities accessible;
Makes every effort to ensure that off-campus events are held in accessible locations;
Promotes a positive non-discriminatory attitude among its students and staff.
The International Office encourages and supports organizations and participants with fewer opportunities. To this end, it has established mechanisms and additional resources to ensure access for people with fewer opportunities without excluding anyone.
For more information about the application process and eligibility criteria, please contact the International Office at international@gbsb.global
Students with physical, mental, or health conditions may apply for additional funding after they have been selected to study abroad.
EU Member States participate fully in all actions of the Erasmus+ Program. In addition, the following third countries are associated to the Program, in accordance with Article 19 of the Erasmus+ Regulation:
Members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that are members of the European Economic Area (EEA): Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein;
Acceding, candidate and potential candidate countries: North Macedonia, Republic of Turkey, and Republic of Serbia;
Other third countries associated to the Program.
The EU Member States and the above-mentioned third countries associated to the Program are hereinafter referred to as “EU Member States and third countries associated to the Program.”
