Within the scope of the projects carried out by the Erasmus Institutional Coordination Office under the Office of International Relations of our University, student mobility with European Union member countries is planned under the Erasmus+ Student Traineeship Mobility for the 2025 Project Period (2025-1-TR01-KA131-HED-000309777) and the Startup Higher Education Consortium (2025-1-TR01-KA131-HED-000306882).

The estimated number of students to be selected among eligible applicants is 5; however, this number may increase or decrease depending on the overall budget. Two selected students will be funded under the 2025 Consortium Project.

Students who are entitled to participate in the traineeship mobility will receive a grant for 60 calendar days, with 70% of the grant paid in advance. The relevant project periods will end on July 31, 2027, and selected students must complete and return from their mobility activities by this date at the latest. If the grant allocated by the Turkish National Agency is insufficient for all selected students, the Coordination Office may decide to fund a smaller number of students. Our University has allocated a total quota of 5 students from all faculties/institutes/vocational schools. Based on the application results, the 5 students with the highest final scores will be granted funding.

If applications are received from each unit, a selection may be made among faculties/institutes/vocational schools.

Students who wish to participate without a grant may do so if they meet the criteria. Students also have the right to waive their grant. If the number of eligible students exceeds the number of funded places, unfunded placements may be made based on transparency and equality principles by the Erasmus Selection Committee.

Applications will be submitted via: https://turnaportal.ua.gov.tr/

Applicants must log in through e-Government, search for Kayseri University, and access the announcement titled: "Erasmus+ Student Traineeship Mobility Applications for the 2025 Project Period and Startup Higher Education Consortium Have Started." After completing the form, applicants must click on the “complete application” button. Incomplete applications will not be visible to the office and will be considered invalid. Selected candidates must submit their invitation letters from the host institution by May 4, 2026.

(Applicants applying within the scope of a compulsory internship must submit their invitation letters by the application deadline at the latest.)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The Coordination Office is not responsible for errors or missing information declared by the applicant.
• Applicants MUST read all Erasmus+ Student Traineeship Mobility documents before applying. Otherwise, incomplete or incorrect applications may be deemed invalid

CLICK HERE FOR THE ERASMUS+ STUDENT TRAINEESHIP MOBILITY APPLICATION GUIDE AND IMPORTANT DATES.DOC.doc

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE 2025 STUDENT TRAINEESHIP MOBILITY.DOCX.docx

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. Application Form (with photo; signed by the applicant and Erasmus Department Coordinator).docx
2. Updated Transcript
3. Application Eligibility Check Form.docx
4. Language Certificate (if available)
   
5. Disability Report (if available)
   
6. Official document proving martyr/veteran status (if applicable) 
7. Document under Law No. 2828 (if applicable)
8. Proof of financial aid (if applicable)
9. Invitation Letter from host institution (+10 points if submitted during application) 
10. Applicants applying within the scope of a compulsory internship must submit, during the application, their letter of acceptance and the Compulsory Internship Commitment Document confirming that the internship is recognized as compulsory by the Department Internship Advisor, Department Erasmus Coordinator, and the Registrar’s Office: ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP MOBILITY COMPULSORY INTERNSHIP COMMITMENT DOCUMENT.DOCX.docx 

NOTES / WARNINGS

1. The minimum cumulative GPA must be 2.20/4.00 for associate and undergraduate students, and 2.50/4.00 for graduate (Master’s and PhD) students.
2. Applicants cannot use preparatory class exemption or passing grades instead of an Erasmus language score.
3. National foreign language exam scores (YDS, YÖKDİL) are accepted.
4. Traineeships may be carried out within 12 months after graduation for final-year students. However, applications must be submitted before graduation (while the applicant is still an active student). Graduates cannot apply.
5. Applicants who apply for both study and traineeship mobility in the same call and are selected for both must submit a petition indicating their preferred mobility type during application. (A 10-point reduction will be applied to the non-preferred mobility.)
6. Students with disabilities will receive an additional 10 points, provided that they document their disability. (Additional grants may also be provided based on special needs.)
7. Students under protection, care, or shelter decisions within the scope of Law No. 2828 will receive an additional 10 points, provided they submit official documentation.
8. Spouses and children of martyrs and veterans will receive +15 points.
9. If a student who temporarily resides in Türkiye and holds citizenship of a participating country carries out mobility in their country of citizenship, 10 points will be deducted.
10. Students who have previously benefited from Erasmus+ mobility within the same study cycle will receive a 10-point deduction per activity. The total mobility duration within the same cycle cannot exceed 12 months.
11. If a student who has previously participated in mobility applies for both study and traineeship again, a 10-point deduction will be applied for the same type and 20 points for the second type.
12. Students who were previously selected but did not participate without officially withdrawing on time will receive a 5-point deduction.
13. Students who failed to attend the required English exam in the previous application period will receive a 5-point deduction.
14. Due to efficient budget use, mobility will be funded for a maximum of 2 months, unless exceptional cases are approved (up to 12 months).
15. Students may participate without a grant if they meet the requirements and may also waive their grant rights voluntarily.
16. Double major students may apply for mobility from only one major in the same application period.
17. Applicants for compulsory internships must submit the acceptance letter and the Compulsory Internship Commitment Document. Submission of this document grants +5 points.
18. Students who submit an internship acceptance letter during application will receive +10 points.
19. In case of equal final scores, priority will be given to the student with the higher GPA; if still equal, priority will be given to the student in the higher academic year.