Application
The Center for Global Engagement will evaluate each Outbound Erasmus/Exchange application according to the criteria below. Upon submission, your application will be evaluated and, based on your preferences and on the points you earn, we will place you to one of the universities from your preference list.
As there are limited spots at each partner university every year, and as many students are applying to the same universities, spots at preferred universities will be awarded to students who score the highest on the scale below.
Once you are placed at a university from your preference list, the CGE department will contact you to confirm that you would like to move forward with your placement.
* Some Universities offer financial support in form of scholarship. Please, contact us for more details.
Application Evaluation Rubric
- Larger weight to students who submit their applications early (6 weeks prior to deadline at the earliest)
- Larger weight to students who are in their 2nd and 3rd year at UNYP
- Larger weight to students who are applying to a school that has courses in their program
- Larger weight to strong motivation statement
- Extra point for students with a contribution to UNYP (leading a student club, Gaudeamus/TEDx/Orientation week help, etc.)
How to Apply
Before starting your application, make sure that:
- Fill in the UNYP Exchange Program Application. Half completed forms will not be considered.
- Write a statement of purpose — A 300-word statement about why you want to go on exchange. Think of the statement as a written interview. Tell us why UNYP should choose you over other applicants. You should outline:
— 1. Where you want to go (first preference institution).
— 2. Why you want to go there (academic reasons, personal interest, career prospects, etc.).
— 3. How will this program benefit you (personally, academically, and/or for your career pursuits).
— 4. Any relevant experience(s) you have had.
- Get your transcript of records
- Submit documents to cge@unyp.cz
- Consult your plans with your Academic Advisor
- Be sure to pay attention to the application deadlines:
- Spring 2025: 11 October 2024
- Fall 2025: 21 February 2025
*Please note that some programs may have earlier deadline requirements of 15 September. See more information here: https://elearning.unyp.cz/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=24144#p46473.
After applying
- Students, who have submitted their application by the deadline above, will go through a selection process and will be notified of the outcome within one week of the deadline.
We ask students to list three universities they would be happy to study abroad at. This is recommended as we have limited places at each partner university. When processing your application we will aim to give you the first university listed, however, depending on demand, we may have to allocate you to any of the universities you have listed. Therefore, we ask students to have an equal interest in all of them.
After being selected
- Fill in the course selection form — must be approved by your Academic Advisor and the ESU office (if applicable); minimum number of credits is: 12 US credits (24 ECTS) per semester
- You will be nominated to the host school by the CGE team
- Start looking for housing
- Start applying for a visa (if applicable)
Before you go
- Request Letter of Acceptance from your host institution
- Sign Agreement
- Get health Insurance
During your stay
- You must inform us about any changes
Before you return
- Ask for your Transcript of Record
After you return
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