Application procedure

Application procedure

ERASMUS is the most successful student exchange programme in the world. Each year, more than 230 000 students study abroad thanks to the Erasmus programme. It also offers the opportunity for student placements in enterprises, university staff teaching and training, and it funds cooperation projects between higher education institutions across Europe.

The ERASMUS+ Programme – studying in Europe and more

Liepaja University has been participating in the European Community higher education programme ERASMUS+ since the 1999/2000 academic year and it is coordinated by LiepU Foreign Affairs department. The programme has opened a great opportunity to widen transnational cooperation between higher education institutions by promoting mobility for students and teaching staff.

Students may apply for the ERASMUS+ programme if they:

  • Are registered students at Liepaja University
  • Have successfully completed their first 2 semesters (except Student Mobility for Placements)
  • Speak English or the language of the host country on at least an intermediate level
  • Do not have academic or tuition fee debts

Within the framework of Erasmus+ programme Liepaja University offers LiepU students Study Mobility and Student Mobility for Placements.

Study Mobility (time period: 3-12 months)

The Erasmus+ mobility programme offers an unique opportunity to enrich study period at the Liepaja University by combining it with 3 to 12 months at one of our 70+ Partner Universities. ERASMUS+ student mobility for studies is carried out in the framework of “inter-institutional agreements” between home and host institutions, both of which must be holders of an ERASMUS+ University Charter.

If you are interested in taking part, first identify an Erasmus+ partner institution that offers a relevant programme by browsing their Erasmus and programme pages.

In the beginning of each study semester, students are welcome to apply for exchange studies in Foreign Affairs department by submitted following documents:

  • Student Application Form for the Student Mobility
  • Transcript of Record issued by the faculty
  • Statement on Academic Success issued by the faculty
  • Motivation Letter in English or in the language the studies will be held (addressed to Foreign Affairs department)
  • Official certificate of foreign language knowledge (if any)   

Partner universities for your specific study programme can be found here

N.B. After Application procedure there is selection procedure organized  in the Foreign Affairs department

Prior to the departure student have to be aware about the ERASMUS+ Student Charter and have to prepare such documents:

  • Document package for the host institution
  • Learning Agreement
  • Prior Mobility Study Course Recognition Plan
  • Grant Agreement
  • Travel Insurance for the all study period abroad

N.B. If it is necessary, students have to make changes in the Learning Agreement of Study Mobility during the first two weeks in the host institution. If there are changes made in the Learning Agreement, Mobility Study Course Recognition Plan also has to be corrected.

Upon arrival, ERASMUS+ students have to submit (during 1 month):

  • Transcript of Record issued by host institution (Title of study course, ECTS volume and grade have to be mentioned there)
  • Letter of Confirmation issued by host institution or Europass
  • After Mobility Study Course Recognition Plan
  • Additional confirmation documents (travel checks or tickets, documents confirming living expenses, travel insurance policy etc.)
  •  ONLINE REPORT FORM
  • “Student Success Story”

Student Mobility for Traineeship (time period: 2-12 months)

Foreign Affairs Department is not able to assist student in finding or organizing work placements, but are able to give information where to find a possible placements. Erasmus+ work placement students receive the same student mobility grant as students on Erasmus study exchange.

Internship placement database

In this database you can find companies, organizations and institutions where Liepaja University students have done their internships before. The database can be downloaded here.

You can search for internships also here:

Application documents:

  • STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR THE STUDENT WORK PLACEMENT
  • Transcript of Record issued by faculty
  • Statement on Academic Success issued by faculty
  • Motivation Letter and CV in English or in the language the training will be held (addressed to Foreign Affairs department)
  • Official certificate of foreign language knowledge (if any)  

When applying for a recent graduate internship, the application documents must be submitted while you are still a student!

Prior to the departure student have to be aware about the ERASMUS+ Student Charter and have to get Confirmation from the placement institution and have to prepare such documents:

  • LEARNING AGREEMENT FOR TRAINEESHIPS
  • Contract on the provision of students’ practice placement concluded in the faculty
  • Grant Agreement
  • Travel Insurance for the all period abroad

N.B. If it is necessary, students have to make changes in the Training Agreement in the host institution.

Upon arrival ERASMUS+ students have to submit (during 1 month):

  • FINAL EVALUATION OF PRACTICE issued by placement supervisor or Europass
  • ONLINE REPORT FORM
  • “Student Success Story”
  • Additional confirmation documents (travel checks or tickets, documents confirming living expenses, travel insurance policy etc.)

Erasmus+ grant rates for each country can be found here.

To get more information about Erasmus+ programme realized in Liepaja University please contact with Liepaja University Foreign Affairs department