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Introduction to the Erasmus+ Program

The Erasmus+ program offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience by undertaking a traineeship in a company, organization, university, research institute, laboratory, or any other relevant workplace in Europe. This experience can be a valuable addition to their academic studies, providing them with skills and knowledge that can enhance their employability.

Objectives of the Traineeship

The objectives of the traineeship are:

• To acquire professional experience
• To develop transversal skills (such as communication, language, critical thinking, problem-solving, intercultural, and research skills)
• To develop and acquire digital skills
• To facilitate personal development (such as adaptability, self-confidence, and independence)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible participants include:

• Students of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycle of studies (undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students) enrolled in a department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, regardless of their academic year
• Recent graduates who were selected while still enrolled as students and must complete their traineeship within one year after their graduation

Duration of the Traineeship

The minimum duration of the traineeship is 2 months, and the maximum duration is 12 months for each cycle of studies. For students enrolled in undergraduate programs with a compulsory duration of more than 4 years (e.g., Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Music Studies), the maximum duration can be up to 24 months.

Host Organizations

Eligible host organizations can be any public or private organization active in the labor market or in the fields of education, training, youth, research, and innovation. This includes:

• Public or private companies (including social enterprises)
• Public bodies at local, regional, or national level
• Embassies or consulates of the EU member state or a third country associated with the program
• Permanent representations of Greece and Cyprus in the European Union
• Other organizations such as social partners, research institutes, foundations, hospitals, schools, non-profit organizations, and associations

Recognition of the Traineeship

The period of the traineeship is not recognized with ECTS credits by all departments of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. However, if the student's study program includes a compulsory traineeship, the department may recognize the traineeship undertaken abroad.

Useful Links

For more information on the Erasmus+ program, host organizations, and the application process, please refer to the official website of the European Union and the National Agency for the Erasmus+ program in your country.

Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-profit international student organization that represents international students and provides opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of "Students Helping Students."