Alte University students have the opportunity to apply for Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange programs. The Erasmus+ program provides funding for students in the form of tuition, monthly stipends, and travel expenses. Spring semester 2025 (for 1 semester) admission to exchange programs is announced at 3 European universities:
Pomeranian University in Słupsk , Poland [Erasmus+ ] 2 spots
list of fields of study: medicine, law, management and business administration, tourism;
For a preliminary list of English-language study courses for bachelor's and master's programs, see on the link.University of Rome Tor Vergata , Italy [Erasmus+] 3 spots
List of fields of study: computer science, law, medicine, business administration and tourism;
For the list of English-language courses for bachelor's and master's programs, see on the link.Vilniaus kolegija – VIKO , Lithuania* [Bilateral - the student's tuition costs are covered by the host country, however, the student will need co-financing to cover living expenses, for travel financing, contact the Department of International Relations of Alte University] 2 spots
List of fields of study: computer science, business administration and tourism;
For a list of English-language courses for bachelor programs, see on the link.
The candidate nominated by Alte University to participate in the exchange program is finally approved by the host partner university, with which a learning agreement is formed with the involvement of the student with a list of courses and credits to be taken in the exchange semester, which simplifies the recognition of ECTS credits received abroad upon return to Georgia.
When is the deadline?
For Erasmus+ program, the student must apply by November 14, for bilateral exchange (VIKO*) – till November 6.
Who can participate in the competition?
A student who has completed at least 60 ECTS credits within the framework of a bachelor's/one-cycle educational program, and at least 30 ECTS credits at the master's level, and the spring semester of 2025 will not be the last academic semester of their teaching level, will be able to participate in the exchange program. The student's GPA must not be lower than 2.5.
What does the application include?
Together with the application, the student must submit:
a) 1 letter of recommendation from the relevant school (from a member of the academic staff with whom you have taken at least 1 subject),
b) motivation letter( 1 page - why do you want to participate in the program? Which subjects do you want to study at the selected university? What kind of impact will the exchange program have on your development? How will you transfer the acquired knowledge and skills to your home university after returning to Georgia?),
c) resume/CV,
d) ID document copy,
e) Transcript of records,
f) Documentation proving your English language competency.
The documentation must be submitted in English (as PDF files) .
At least B1 level of English by CEFR if required. This may be confirmed by presenting the results of an internationally recognized language proficiency test, by completing the Alte University English language training courses (up to B1.2) or English taught subjects (at least 20 ECTS) or by taking an Alte internal exam.
*Note: In the case of VIKO, it is enough to indicate the name of the recommender in the application, and in case of not having the results of the language test, the selection committee will evaluate your language competencies.
How will the relevant commission evaluate the application?
The application is evaluated according to the following distribution of points: academic performance - 25 points, resume - 15 points, motivation - 10 points, recommendation - 10 points, language competence - 20 points, interview - 20 points (total 100 points).
Important dates:
Erasmus+:
Application submission - until November 12
Selection of applications - November 12-14
Confirmation of language competence (if necessary) – November 15-18
Interview with the selection commission - November 18-21
Nomination of the applicant - November 22-27
Viko:
Submission of application - up to and including November 6
Interview with the selection commission - November 7
Nomination of the applicant - November 8
Submission of application:
If the student wishes to participate in the exchange program, they should submit the attached application form with relevant annex files to the Department of International Relations of Alte University by sending it to the following e-mail address - international@alte.edu.ge indicating the following text within the subject line: "Exchange Program Application".
Please, be assured that Erasmus+ programs are inclusive and provides opportunities to all students regardless of their economic, social, cultural or health related background. During the selection process, any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation is prohibited.
If you have any other questions regarding the call, please contact us at the above email address.
