Erasmus Intensive Programmes bring together students and teachers from different European countries in short programmes of study (such as summer schools and block seminars). The courses offered cover specialist topics which might otherwise not be taught at all, or only at a very restricted number of participating higher education institutions. The studies completed are evidenced by means of ECTS credits.
Objectives?
- Furthering multinational cooperation
- Testing teaching methods in an international classroom environment
- Allowing teaching staff to exchange views on teaching content and learning methods
- Promoting a multidisciplinary approach
- Gaining new perspectives on the topic being studied
Requirements?
- All participating higher education institutions must hold a valid Erasmus University Charter
- At least three higher education institutions from three of the countries involved in the Erasmus programme must be taking part. At least one country must be an EU Member State
- At least 10 students must be participating who are not from the country in which the programme is being held or the coordinating higher education institution
- An Intensive Programme lasts a minimum of 10 consecutive working days and a maximum of 42 working days (6 weeks)
- Intensive Programmes may be applied for on a one-off basis or for a maximum of three consecutive years. The present programme generation expires at the end of the 2013/2014 academic year, which means that Intensive Programmes can now be applied for this period only. This applies to both new and renewal applications
- Research activities and conferences are not funded and, therefore, cannot form part of an Erasmus IP
Do you need more information?
Applications for Intensive Programmes are submitted to the ch Foundation via the coordinating higher education institution. Further information about organising and running an IP can be found in the Guide for Higher Education Institutions.
