The Erasmus+ Programme
Erasmus+ is a European Union programme in the field of lifelong learning that enables mobility activities between higher education institutions, allowing mobility for students, recent graduates, teachers and non-teaching staff.
The programme offers students the possibility to undertake a study period (SMS) in an academically recognised European Higher Education Institution or a period of curricular, extra-curricular or graduate traineeships (SMT) in organisations or entities based in one of the EU countries.
The Polytechnic of Coimbra has its application for Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) – 2021-2027 approved. The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) is granted to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), includes the Erasmus Policy Statement (EPS) and provides a general quality framework for European and international cooperation activities under Erasmus+.
The Polytechnic of Coimbra received the Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Higher Education Sector – Mobility Consortium – Accreditation code No. 2021-1-PT01-KA130-HED-000004958. This quality certificate is a prerequisite for all HEIs and contains the fundamental principles that must be respected within the scope of participation in the next Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme.
Mobility under the ERASMUS+ Programme is provided for in the following types:
– Studies (SMS) – completion of a period of studies at an European Higher Education Institution that has an Erasmus Agreement with the PUC;
– Internship (SMT) – completion of an internship in Higher Education Institution, entity or organization based in an EU country;
– Erasmus Teaching Mission (STA) – completion of a teaching mission at an European Higher Education Institution that has an Erasmus Agreement with the PUC;
– Staff Mission (STT)– completion of a training period at a Higher Education Institution, entity or organization based in an EU country.