Erasmus+ traineeship mobility is open to both full-time and part-time students at all levels of study (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students) who are enrolled at the University of Latvia and are not on academic leave. Priority is given to students whose UL study programme includes a traineeship.
Traineeship mobility aims is to help prepare for the European Union labour market, develop professional and language skills, become familiar with the working and social environment of another country, as well as promote the development of internationally experienced and open-minded future professionals. Erasmus+ traineeship can be undertaken at foreign companies; training or research centres, a diplomatic mission (embassy) of the student’s country of origin, and other organisations, with the exception of EU institutions and bodies.
The minimum duration of the exchange traineeship period is 2 months, while the maximum is 12 months. UL students can also participate in short-term traineeship mobility, lasting 5–30 days. A student can undertake a total of up to 12 months of Erasmus+ study and/or traineeship mobility within one study cycle.
Erasmus+ traineeships for recent graduates can be undertaken by UL students (started and completed) within 12 months after graduation, and students must apply during their final year of studies at least 2 months before the end of their studies.
UL guarantees an Erasmus+ grant for a traineeship for up to 3 months.
How to apply? A completed and signed UL application form for an Erasmus+ traineeship must be submitted to the faculty coordinator.
- Prepare the Learning Agreement for Traineeships document.
Complete the following formalities:
1) submit an application to the Dean regarding studies abroad through the administrator/coordinator of your study programme;
2) sign the Erasmus+ grant agreement;
3) register for the current academic semester in LUIS during the registration week;
4) pay the tuition fee for the current semester according to the payment schedule specified in the UL study agreement;
5) arrange insurance – the insurance coverage must include at least health insurance and civil liability insurance, as well as accident insurance. It is also recommended to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
• The participant must complete the online individual report (EU Survey) within 30 days after the end of the mobility period. An invitation to complete the report will be sent electronically to the mobility participant’s email address.
• The participant must send the documents confirming the traineeship period (Learning Agreement section “After the Mobility”, travel documents) to the International Mobility Unit at anita.krastina@lu.lv
For questions regarding Erasmus+ traineeship mobility and the selection process at the faculty, please contact your faculty coordinator.
Contact information regarding administrative processes after the faculty selection:
Long-term traineeship mobility: Anita Krastiņa, Tel.: +371 67034706
Short-term traineeship mobility: Anna Belova, Tel.: +371 67034750
International Mobility Unit
Raiņa Blvd. 19, Room 122
Email: outgoing@lu.lv
