The University of the Highlands and Islands Erasmus+ Fact Sheet We are the only university based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and we offer incoming Erasmus+ applicants the choice of About Us studying at one of our 13 campuses through the University’s Erasmus Charter. Visit the university’s Campuses page for more information on our campuses and their and unique offerings. Erasmus Institutional Coordinator: Melissa Schouten Call: +44 (0)1463 279365 Contact Information Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/ Address 12b Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland IV3 5SQ Erasmus Code UK INVERNE03 PIC 991015633 Please see pages 2-3 for our current list of partners and the subjects Erasmus Partners which we have established mobility. Applicant Information Please contact the International Team with any queries related to any of Campus Specific Contacts & our 13 campuses. We can direct you to additional information or put you Information in touch with that campus’s Erasmus Coordinator. Courses Taught in English & Course lists for the 2019- 2020 academic year will be published in March Course Selection 2019, please contact The International Team to receive. We recommend that students are nominated at least two weeks before the application deadlines: Application Information & - Academic Year 2019: 15th April 2019 Deadlines - Autumn Semester 2019: 15th April 2019 - Spring Semester 2020: 15th October 2019 Please see page 4 for our incoming student application form and which should be submitted along with the following supporting How to Apply documentation: - Erasmus+ Learning Agreement - Academic Transcript - Module descriptions, in English, for all modules the applicant has completed/is currently taking at their home university that are related to the course they intend to study with us - A Statement of Purpose - A copy of a valid English Language Certificate or OLS assessment (if English is not the applicant’s first language) - A copy of the applicant’s passport Language Requirements Please see our Language and Visa Eligibility page. Semester Dates Please see the university’s Academic Calendar page. Practical Information The North of Scotland has easy access to a wide range of recreational opportunities including cruises on Loch Ness, hikes up the Cairngorm Mountains, and visits to historic castles and sites. The region is renowned for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere and boasts an The North of Scotland excellent range of restaurants, cafés, and pubs filled with an eclectic mix of traditional and international food, drink, and music. Applicants will receive a pre-arrival packet full of regional and practical information post-acceptance. Applicants will receive more information on any mandatory academic Induction Dates and/or international induction dates post-acceptance. Applicants should not make any travel plans until they receive this information. Visa Information Please see our Language and Visa Eligibility page. Estimated Cost of Living Please see our Fees and Funding page. The University has a wide variety of facilities and services to support Facilities & Services applicants during their time here. For more information, please see our Student Life page. Our students have a variety of accommodation options to choose from, including dedicated on campus student accommodation, homestays and Accommodation private accommodation. Please see our Student Life page for more information on campus-specific information. Current Erasmus Partners and Mobility Subjects - Pädagogische Hochschule Wien (PH Wien): Teacher Training, Austria Education Science Belgium - Evangelische Theologische Faculteit: Theology - The Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Southern Denmark: Denmark Music, Performing Arts Estonia - Tallinn University: Sports, Travel, Tourism, Leisure - Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences: Tourism Management Finland - Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki: Music - Jean Monnet University: Education, History, Social Sciences - IUT 1 de Grenoble: General France - Université de Strasbourg: Business & Administration, Economics, Business & Management - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg: Archaeology, Germany Business, English - Hochschule Bremen, University of Applied Sciences: Travel, Tourism & Leisure - Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: Literature - Munich University of Applied Sciences: Business Administration, Law - University of Oldenburg: Environmental Sciences - University of Applied Management UAM: Business & Administration - University of Akureyri: Communication science, Teacher Training & Iceland Education Science - University of Limerick: Music & Musicology, Languages, Political Ireland Sciences & Civics - IT Tralee: Adventure and Tourism Management, Music Technology - Kazimieras Simonavicius University: Communication & Information, Lithuania Business & Economics, Politics, Arts & Creative Industries - Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU): Languages, History - Sogn og Fjordane University College: Adventure Tourism Norway Management, Leisure Studies (Sports) - Telemark University College: History, Arts - Volda University College: Heritage, Creative Industries, Cultural Studies Portugal - Polytechnic Institute of Leiria: Tourism Management - SLU-Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences: Agriculture, Sweden Forestry, Fishery & Veterinary, Environmental Science - Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Environmental Sciences, Switzerland Environmental & Rural industries Erasmus + Mobility Student Application form All applications for exchange programmes must be made through the Erasmus+ Coordinator in the sending institution Student Last/family name First name (s): (s): Date and place of Nationality: birth: Sex [M/F]: Phone: Current address Permanent address (if different): Current address is Emergency valid until: contact: E-Mail: Emergency E-mail: Sending Institution Name: Administrative Unit: Institutional code: Erasmus+ (if applicable) Coordinator: Address: E-mail : Country : Phone : Current Studies (at Sending Institution): Study programme (relevant for your study stay): Principal study subject: Study cycle: Study year: 1st ☐ 2nd ☐ 3rd ☐ 4th ☐ Duration of the Study Programme: Study Period Period of study Duration of stay Number of expected (No. of study ECTS credits from to months) Applying to Receiving Institution Desired Campus/College: Principal study subject Study cycle during Bachelor (1st) ☐ Master (2nd) ☐ Doctorate (3rd) ☐ the exchange period Study period 1st Semester ☐ 2nd Semester ☐ Academic Year ☐ Other Period (i.e.Term) ☐ according to The Receiving Institution’s academic calendar: Academic year: Desired Courses/modules at Receiving Institution (Preliminary Learning Agreement) Course Course component title Semester Number of ECTS component (autumn credits to be awarded code (if any) (as indicated in the provided student handbooks) / spring by Receiving at Receiving Institution or term) Institution upon successful completion Total number of ECTS Application Package: 1. Motivation Please attach your motivation letter/personal statement 2. Transcript of Records Please attach your Transcript of Records Student’s Language Skills Mother tongue: Please indicate your language skills other than mother tongue: 1. Language: Limited A1 ☐ A2 ☐ Moderate B1 ☐ B2 ☐ Fluent C1 ☐ C2 ☐ 2. Language: Limited A1 ☐ A2 ☐ Moderate B1 ☐ B2 ☐ Fluent C1 ☐ C2 ☐ I am aware of the obligation to pass the online language test (via OLSi) before my studies ☐ abroad, and I am interested in improving my language skills if recommended Previous Studies in Erasmus Programme Have you already been studying/working abroad as Yes ☐ No ☐ ERASMUS student/trainee? If “Yes”, Receiving please Institution: indicate: Study cycle Bachelor (1st) ☐ Master (2nd) ☐ Doctorate (3rd) ☐ Duration of stay (months) Signatures of Sending Institution Student: Date: Erasmus + Date: Coordinator: i Erasmus+ Open Linguistic Support (OLS) for students when mobility is taking place between Programme Countries (KA103). OLS is not available for International credit mobility (KA107). Coordinator of sending institution registers student for language assessment before his/her studies abroad, and registers student to the language course for improvment of the language skills if license is allocated. http://www.erasmusmais.pt/erasmusmais/images/pdfs/OLS-BEN-user-guide-01102014_final_clean.pdf .