Erasmus+
The Erasmus+ program, funded by the European Union, aims to enhance education, training, youth, and sports development throughout Europe. It facilitates the exchange of students and doctoral candidates between Erasmus+ Program countries and partner nations.Participation in the Erasmus+ program offers students the opportunity to enhance their communication, language, and intercultural skills, in addition to acquiring highly regarded soft skills that are essential for future career success.
Opportunities to study abroad are available to students at short cycle Bachelor and Master levels and Doctoral candidates.The study period abroad can last a minimum of 2 months (or 1 academic term or trimester) and a maximum of 12 months. With Erasmus+, students and trainees can benefit from multiple exchanges, either as a student or as a trainee. However, the total time spent abroad, including study periods, may not exceed 12 months within one cycle of study (BA, MA, or PhD).Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships) abroad at any workplace for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in program countries at short-cycle Bachelor's and Master's levels, as well as for doctoral candidates. These opportunities are also available to recent graduates, allowing them to enhance their skill sets and competencies that employers seek.
Erasmus Faculty Coordinator:
prof. UAM dr hab. Sławomir Sztajer; e-mail: sztajers@amu.edu.pl
Office hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Building C, Room 7; Dean's Office)
Erasmus Faculty Administrator:
Joanna Nowaczyńska; e-mail: joanna.nowaczynska@amu.edu.pl
Building C, Room 5 (Dean's Office)
Traineeship
Erasmus+ traineeships are available to any student enrolled in a higher education institution that holds an Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education. The traineeship must align with the student's degree-related learning objectives and personal development needs. Ideally, it should be integrated into the student's existing study program, wherever possible. Traineeships can be undertaken at any organization in an Erasmus+ Program Country, with the exception of EU institutions, bodies, and agencies.
RECRUITMENT FOR ERASMUS+ INTERNSHIPS
for students and graduates of the Department of Anthropology and Cultural Studies
for the 2025/26 academic year
1. Erasmus+ internships are intended for full-time and part-time students in first-, second-, and third-cycle programs (doctoral studies) as well as graduates of the Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies at Adam Mickiewicz University.
2. Graduates’ placements must be completed within one year of completing their studies (defense of the final thesis). Students planning a graduate placement participate in the recruitment process for placements during their final year of study.
3. The internship program should be related to the degree program being pursued or completed at the Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies (WAiK) at Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM). The internship may be carried out in organizations from the public and private sectors, as well as in non-governmental organizations.
4. Erasmus internships are awarded for a period of 2 months. If the number of applicants is lower than the number of available scholarships, it is possible to apply for an additional month of funding.
5. Students applying for an Erasmus internship are required to submit the following documents:
- an application indicating the location and dates of the internship,
- a transcript from the Student Services Office,
- a document confirming proficiency in a foreign language relevant to the internship,
- preliminary consent from the organization where the internship is planned (e.g., a copy of email correspondence confirming the organization’s willingness to accept the applicant for the internship scholarship).
6. The complete set of documents must be sent as a scan by April 20, 2026, to the address of the Erasmus+ Program administrator at the Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, Joanna Nowaczyńska, M.A.: joanna.nowaczynska@amu.edu.pl
7. Selection for internships is conducted by a Recruitment Committee composed of the Faculty Coordinator of the Erasmus+ Program at the Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies (WAiK) of Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM), the Faculty Administrator of the Erasmus+ Program at WAiK UAM, and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Education at WAiK.
8. Selection for internships is based on the following criteria:
- GPA from the first year of study up to the time of application (minimum 3.5) – confirmed by a GPA certificate from the Student Services Office;
- proficiency in the language the student will use during the internship, formally confirmed by a certificate, a statement, or a grade in the academic transcript – preference is given to a certificate;
- a certificate of participation in classes conducted in a foreign language as part of the AMU-PIE program is an additional advantage;
- documented social engagement in the area of volunteering, participation in research clubs, student associations, and the organization of academic conferences is also an additional advantage.
9. The results of the internship recruitment process will be announced no later than May 5, 2026, on the WAiK UAM website. By that time, the Recruitment Committee will also present the reserve lists of students. Additional recruitment for internships takes place if there are available spots.
10. In the event of a student withdrawing from an awarded scholarship position, the vacant spot is awarded to the person ranked highest on the reserve list.
11. The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Adam Mickiewicz University (WAiK UAM) serves as the appeals authority for decisions made by the Recruitment Committee.
12. Information regarding internships is provided by the Erasmus+ Program Coordinator responsible for the current recruitment process.
Studies
II RECRUITMENT FOR ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
Study Abroad
1. Rules for participation in the Erasmus program
Erasmus+ scholarships are available to students of bachelor's, master's, long-cycle master's and doctoral programs, studying full-time or part-time.
Students who have participated in a student exchange in previous years may go on another exchange. Priority is given to students going abroad for the first time.
The total number of months spent on Erasmus studies and internships cannot exceed 12 months at a given level of study.
Current scholarship rates by country group (rates for 2025/2026);
Group 1 – Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia
- Studies: €670 per month
- Internships: €820 per month
Group 2 – Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Hungary
- Studies: €600 per month
- Internships: €750 per month
2. Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum average grade of 3.5, calculated from the first year of study up to the date of application;
- Command of the language of instruction at the partner university, formally confirmed by an appropriate document (e.g., language certificate, official attestation, language course grade, or high school diploma grade).
The following will be considered additional advantages:
- A certificate confirming participation in courses conducted in a foreign language within the AMU-PIE programme;
- Documented social or extracurricular engagement, such as volunteering, involvement in research clubs or student associations, or participation in organising academic/scientific conferences.
NOTE:
A full list of all available scholarships is available in the USOS system.
Students interested in going abroad can apply for scholarships assigned to the Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies.
It is not possible to go abroad during the last semester of studies.
3. Qualification schedule – how to apply
The deadline for the second round of scholarship applications is March 19 - April 05, 2026.
During this period, students applying for a scholarship are required to:
- submit an application for the selected scholarship place in the USOS system
The classification results will be announced by the USOS system by April 10, 2026.
Detailed information regarding the scholarship offer and recruitment rules is available from:
Erasmus+ Coordinator – prof. UAM dr hab. Sławomir Sztajer
Erasmus+ Administrator – mgr Joanna Nowaczyńska,
Contact person at the Department of Ethnology and Anthropology – dr Mikołaj Smykowski
Recruitment Rules for Short-Term BIP Mobility for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
1. Participation Rules for the Short-Term Blended Intensive Program
1.1. The short-term mobility program is open to students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, long-cycle master's, and doctoral programs, whether in full-time or part-time study modes.
1.2. Students who have previously participated in the Erasmus+ student exchange program may take part in BIP, provided they have not exceeded their allocated mobility capital (12 months per study cycle).
1.3. During the mobility period, students must not be on a dean’s leave.
1.4. Participation in BIP cannot overlap with an Erasmus+ mobility period for studies or internships.
1.5. Any previous Erasmus+ mobility must be fully accounted for before applying.
2. Qualification Criteria
2.1. Grade point average. A minimum GPA of 3.5 from all completed exams since the first year of study up to the application date, confirmed by a certificate from the dean’s office.
2.2. Proficiency in the language of instruction at the host institution, formally certified by a language certificate, an official confirmation, a foreign language course grade, or a high school exam grade.
2.3. An additional advantage is a certificate of participation in courses taught within the AMU-PIE program.
3. Recruitment Schedule – How to Apply
3.1. The recruitment process takes place from March 21 to April 5, 2025.
3.2. Applicants must submit the following documents to the faculty coordinator (Prof. UAM Dr. Hab. Sławomir Sztajer, sztajers@amu.edu.pl) within this period:
- Motivation letter
- Certificate of GPA (obtainable from the dean’s office, also available remotely as a scanned document)
4. Announcement of Results
The classification results will be published in the USOS system by April 10, 2025.