Erasmus+ KA171: Karadeniz Technical University

Erasmus+ KA171 Call for Applications: Short-Term Student Mobility for Traineeships at Karadeniz Technical University (Türkiye).

International Taraz University named after Sherkhan Murtaza announces a call for applications for the Erasmus+ KA171 Short-Term Incoming Student Mobility for Traineeships hosted by Karadeniz Technical University, Türkiye.

This mobility is organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 Project (Project No. 2025-1-TR01-KA171-HED-000327950) and aims to promote intercultural learning, academic exchange, and international cooperation between partner universities.

The programme provides students with the opportunity to gain international academic and professional experience through a short-term traineeship at the host institution.

Programme Format

The mobility consists of two components:

Virtual Component
8–12 June 2026

Physical Mobility at Karadeniz Technical University, Türkiye

15–25 June 2026

Travel days:
Arrival – 14 June 2026
Departure – 26 June 2026

During the mobility period, students will participate in professional training activities related to their field of study. Students will not attend academic courses and will not receive ECTS credits. The programme focuses on practical professional experience in an international academic environment.

Number of Available Places

3 students from International Taraz University named after Sherkhan Murtaza will be nominated for participation in this programme.

Eligible Fields of Study

Applications are open only to students studying in the following academic fields:

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Forest Industry Engineering

Forestry Engineering

History

Only students enrolled in these programmes at International Taraz University named after Sherkhan Murtaza are eligible to apply.

Financial Support

Selected students will receive Erasmus+ mobility grants provided by the project coordinator:

Individual support: 79 EUR per day (from the 5th day to the 14th day of mobility)

Travel support according to Erasmus+ distance band regulations.

The grant includes individual support and travel support in accordance with Erasmus+ programme rules.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be officially enrolled at International Taraz University named after Sherkhan Murtaza in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral programme

Have completed at least one academic semester at the home institution

Have a minimum cumulative GPA:

2.20 / 4.00 for undergraduate students

2.50 / 4.00 for master’s or doctoral students

Demonstrate B2 level proficiency in English or Turkish

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Motivation Letter

Academic Transcript

Copy of Passport

Language Certificate confirming B2 level (English or Turkish)

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by a university selection committee based on the following criteria:

Academic Performance (GPA) – 60%
Language Proficiency – 40%

The nominated candidates will be submitted to Karadeniz Technical University for final evaluation and confirmation.

Application Period

16–29 March 2026

Students must submit their applications to the Office of Science and International Relations within the indicated application period.

Important Dates

Application Period: 16–29 March 2026
Nomination of Selected Students to Karadeniz Technical University: by 5 April 2026
Final Results Announcement by KTU: 10 April 2026
Virtual Programme: 8–12 June 2026
Physical Mobility in Türkiye: starting 15 June 2026

Contact Information

The Office of Science and International Relations
International Taraz University named after Sherkhan Murtaza

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Tel.: +7 771 403 46 99