The International Relations Department seeks to establish professional and academic contacts with overseas institutions, with a view to adding value to the Tourism and Hotel Management programmes imparted at our school.
Our centre establishes ties involving collaboration, the exchange of information and ideas as well as setting up projects with our overseas partners so that both students and teaching staff can widen their horizons as far as the international stage in their learning and consolidation as professionals in the tourism sector.
The student exchange programme Socrates-Erasmus reflects this philosophy and is one of the mainstays for the fulfilment of these aims. It is mainly intended for students, but teaching staff may also participate as visiting teachers to other universities, through the teachers' mobility programme.
SOCRATES-ERASMUS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Information of the Programme
The aim of the Socrates-Erasmus Programme is to facilitate university student exchange within the European Union.
Students register at their own university (in this case, at EUTDH), but follow study programmes at other universities without paying additional fees.
On completion of an overseas stay, credits corresponding to successfully completed courses are transferred to students' academic records at EUTDH.
Students wishing to participate in the Socrates-Erasmus programme should fulfil the following requirements:
Requirements (these may be subject to change)
To be enrolled at EUTDH during this academic year and to enroll for next year.
To have obtained a number of credits equivalent to the first academic year (61.5) on departure.
To have obtained a minimum average grade of 1(0=fail; 0,5 absent; 1=pass; 2=noteworthy; 3=excellent; 4=outstanding).
To possess a working knowledge of the host university's language for academic affairs.
To agree not to retake subjects abroad for which the student is enrolled at EUTDH.
To take a minimum of 10 credits per semester at the host university.
Students who have applied for financial assistance should not have received it previously.
Financial aspects of the grant
150 euros per month is granted.
You will find more information about other mobility grants on UAB International Office.
For those stays which last the whole academic year, students can apply for residents' financial assistance as outlined in the MEC's financial assistance programme.
No course fees are to be paid at the host university (given that they are paid at EUTDH).
At some host universities, fees are paid for additional language courses.
Students should bear in mind that lodging is slightly more expensive than in the UAB Halls of Residence or in shared student accommodation. In many European countries, the cost of living is nearly double that of our country, which may occasion more living expenses.
How to apply for an Erasmus grant
Consult the Socrates-Erasmus Coordinator, professor Albert Vancells (office 1.5.) to find out whether you fulfil the minimum requirements to apply for a grant and to obtain information about available destinations. More information about host universities is also available online.
Fill in the online forms (available at the links of the end of this page).
The UAB grant application form.
- The EUTDH grant application form.
Calendar
February-March:
Informative meetings (for morning and evening groups) regarding the opening of new Socrates-Erasmus programme registration periods for the following academic year.
The Erasmus registration period is open for ten to twelve days, during which application forms are issued. Documentation should be picked up on http://sia.uab.es
.
- April-June:
Students are selected to participate in the Socrates-Erasmus programme.
The EUTDH and the UAB inform the host universitiy of participating students' details.
Participating students are provided with information regarding the host university. This is carried out in several ways, but especially through consultation with EUDTH International Relations Dept staff (office 1.5, CInERT). Students are also advised to seek information using their own means.
- July-October:
The subject equivalence table is established with the coordinator.
Enrolment at UAB within established timeframe.
Students should give the documents about the finantial details and the finantial agreement to receive the money for their grant.
Arrival at the host university:
Students should register at the host university and take all necessary steps regarding residence permission abroad.
Our school's International Relations Dept should be informed of students' arrival.
Any changes in enrolment details should be made within six weeks after students' arrival.
Once back at the UAB:
Equivalence of students' grades are established. You are advised to follow this process by keeping in touch with the assistant or coordinator.
Grantholders are required to return the grant certification signed by the Host University and hand in completed surveys to the International Relations Dept at the EUTDH UAB.
For further information
Go to office 1.5 and ask for Albert Vancells (e-mail: albert.vancells@uab.cat
) who will provide you with further information about registration and host universities.
Socrates-Erasmus Programme Grants 2012-2013
Application forms period
from 9 January to 10 February 2012
Informative Sessions
- Wednesday 21 December 2011 at 11:30 a.m. (room 1.7).
- Tuesday 10 January 2012 at 3 p.m. (room 1.5).
- Wednesday 11 January 2012 at 1 p.m. (room 1.5).
Your applications should be made at the UAB Intranet Services website: http://sia.uab.es
and clicking on the link "Consulta Sol·licituds Intercanvi OUT".
Avalaible Erasmus Programme destinations for academic year 2012-2013.
UAB International Relations Website and Information about Erasmus Programme.
Furher Information
Albert Vancells
Coordinator Socrates-Erasmus at EUTDH:
e-mail: albert.vancells@uab.es
.
THE UAB STUDENT OWN PROGRAMME
The UAB Student Own Programme enables first, second and third cycle UAB students to study in non-EU countries for one academic year. However, in some countries this agreement is only for one semester.
Financial assistance consists of exemption from course fees at the host university and a grant of 1,500 euros (aprox.)
Registration period is once a year: in October. Starting dates at host universities depend on each country's academic calendar; in some countries, courses start in February/March and in others in August or September.
To participate in this programme, you should be enrolled at the UAB when you apply as well as studying here the following year.
Current participating countries are as follows:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- The United States
- Mexico
- Chile
- China
For further information
Go to office 1.5 and ask for Albert Vancells (e-mail: albert.vancells@uab.cat
) who will provide you with further information about registration and host universities.
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