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ERASMUS PROGRAMME
INFORMATION GUIDE
FOR
OUTGOING STUDENTS 2013/2014
International Education Office (Operations), University College Cork February 2013
INDEX
Page
1. ABOUT THIS GUIDE................................................................................................................ 1
2. NOTE ON THE ERASMUS PROGRAMME ............................................................................ 2
3. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE (OPERATIONS) ................................................. 3
4. PLACEMENT PROCESS .......................................................................................................... 4
5. ERASMUS PARTNER UNIVERSITIES .................................................................................. 4
6. INFORMATION GUIDES ON UCC‟S PARTNER UNIVERSITIES ...................................... 5
7. HOW TO APPLY (INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE) ............................................ 5
8. REQUIREMENTS OF THE ERASMUS YEAR ABROAD ..................................................... 8
9. REGISTRATION FEES AT UCC & HOST UNIVERSITY ..................................................... 9
10. ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................... 9
11. FINANCIAL ASPECTS ............................................................................................................. 9
ERASMUS GRANT ......................................................................................................... 9 LOCAL AUTHORITY GRANTS .......................................................................................... 10
12. COST OF LIVING – YEAR ABROAD ................................................................................... 10
13. ACCOMMODATION AT HOST UNIVERSITY .................................................................... 12
14. BANKING ................................................................................................................................ 13
15. HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE ...................................................................................... 13
16. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARD (ISIC) ........................................................................ 14
17. MAKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS ................................................................................ 14
18. ARRIVAL AT YOUR DESTINATION ................................................................................... 14
19. WHAT IS ECTS? ..................................................................................................................... 15
20. APPROVAL OF COURSES .................................................................................................... 15
21. LEARNING AGREEMENT..................................................................................................... 16
22. EXAMINATION RESULTS .................................................................................................... 16
23. SETTLING IN .......................................................................................................................... 16
24. BEING ABROAD .................................................................................................................... 17
25. PERSONAL SAFETY .............................................................................................................. 18
26. COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................ 18
27. CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................. 19
28. ERASMUS PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION .................................................................... 19
29. CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................................. 21
30. FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO UCC ................................................................................... 22
31. ERASMUS STUDENT CHARTER ......................................................................................... 23
32. MAKING THE MOST OF THE YEAR ABROAD: YOUR FUTURE CAREER .................. 25
33. FINAL MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE ...................... 27
ANNEX A:
(1) UCC ERASMUS DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATORS ..................................................... 28
(2) OTHER UCC CONTACT DETAILS ....................................................................................... 30
(3) OTHER USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES ................................................................................... 31
(4) EMBASSIES ABROAD .......................................................................................................... 32
(5) COUNTRY SPECIFIC WEBSITES ......................................................................................... 33
ANNEX B: LEARNING AGREEMENT ......................................................................................... 34
ANNEX C: CONTACT DETAILS (ABROAD) .............................................................................. 36
ANNEX D: CERTIFICATE OF ARRIVAL .................................................................................... 37
ANNEX E: CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE ........................................................................... 38
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1. ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide is intended to help you through the preparations for studying abroad under the
Erasmus programme, and to give you some useful advice for when you arrive. Read
through it once to get an overview, and then go through each section in order to make sure
that you have covered everything.
This guide has been produced by the International Education Office (Operations). We are
the office within the University that administers the Erasmus Programme, and are happy to
try to answer any non-academic questions you might have about your forthcoming
exchange. (For academic questions, we suggest that you speak to your Departmental
Erasmus Coordinator and/or your Director of Studies.)
Every effort has been made to provide both accurate and comprehensive information. If,
whilst away, you find any information in this guide which is inaccurate or out-of-date, or
you come across extra information which would be useful to future students, please pass it
on to us so that we may improve our service.
Clare Murphy,
ERASMUS Administrator,
International Education Office (Operations),
University College Cork.
Tel: (021) 4904726
Email: [email protected]
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2. NOTE ON THE ERASMUS PROGRAMME
General
UCC is an active participant in the ERASMUS programme, an EU programme which
facilitates student exchange with partner institutions across the EU and in the Associated
Countries. The programme allows students registered at UCC to spend a semester or year
abroad at one of UCC‟s partner institution and to obtain full academic credit for so doing.
Academic programmes at UCC which provide for a compulsory year abroad are as
follows:
BA (Language and Cultural Studies) Pathway
BA (European Studies) Pathway
BA (Drama and Theatre Studies – International) Pathway
BA (Arts-Music) European Pathway
BCL French/BCL German/BCL International
BComm (International) French/German/Italian/Spanish/Irish
In a number of other degree programmes, such as BMus, BSc etc., special provision may
be made for students to avail of a semester abroad at a European university.
Under the ERASMUS programme, UCC has partner institutions in virtually all countries
of the EU. In the 2013/2014 academic year, almost 200 UCC students will study at
institutions in France, Germany, Italy and Spain (the key “partner countries”) but also in
lesser subscribed destinations such as Czech Republic, Finland, The Netherlands, Norway
and Portugal. In all cases students are officially registered at the host institution and take
courses on the same basis as domestic students in that country, along with other
ERASMUS students from all over Europe.
The academic, cultural, social and personal benefits of participating in the ERASMUS
programme are enormous. “Feedback” from returned students shows that the intellectual
challenge of studying in a European environment is exceptionally rewarding and that
language skills improve dramatically. A highly valued aspect of the experience is the
European cultural awareness which it provides. For many UCC students, it will be their
first time to operate successfully in an international learning situation and this – along with
the practical demands of living away from home – is immeasurably beneficial in terms of
personal development and maturity.
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The career benefits of having studied abroad have been well documented. Recent studies
prove that employers are likely to be particularly impressed by graduates who have shown
that they possess the curiosity, strength of character and adaptability to obtain at least part
of their education at a foreign university. Young people with a knowledge of another
culture and language are in great demand in the workplace of the 21st century. Therefore,
the ERASMUS experience may be seen as giving a competitive advantage in the
workplace to graduates who have been fortunate enough to avail of the programme.
Many students preparing to participate in the ERASMUS programme voice concerns about
the financial aspects of the ERASMUS experience. Whilst students are not charged for
tuition at the host institution, they will need to budget for flights, food, accommodation and
other general expenses. The ERASMUS grant is intended as a contribution to the overall
cost of the year abroad, to cover the cost of living differential associated with living
abroad. The ERASMUS grant will be approximately between €1,400 and €1,900 per
student (varies per country and for period spent abroad). Students thinking of participating
in the ERASMUS programme should weigh up the cost factor against the inestimable
value of living and studying in a European university in terms of their personal and
academic development.
3. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE (Operations)
The International Education Office (Operations) in UCC assists students in preparing for
the year abroad.
The International Education Office will contact the host university on behalf of the student
and will offer them details of the placement. The host university will in turn email all the
relevant information to you.
If your chosen University does not contact you and you do not receive any information
about how to apply to them, then you should come to see us at the International Education
Office. We have application forms for some of our partner institutions or we can contact
the Host University for you. Some of our partner institutions can be a little slow in
providing forms, information, etc, and subsequently there are destinations about which we
have very little information. For such places, it is nearly always a good idea to contact
them yourselves; a personal approach will often yield greater results.
Students should contact
Clare Murphy
ERASMUS Administrator,
International Education Office (Operations),
Tel: (021) 4904726; Fax: (021) 4904735
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/international/erasmus-out/preparing/
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4. PLACEMENT PROCESS
All students will meet with their Departmental Coordinator (see attached at Annex A) at
the beginning of Teaching Period 2 of their second year to obtain details of partner
universities of the department. Students will then be asked to choose a host university in
order of preference. In most cases students will be given their first or second preference.
Departmental Coordinators will forward the final list of placements to the International
Education Office in February. The International Education Office will then contact you by
email to inform you of the next steps (see page 5).
5. ERASMUS PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
Full details of UCC‟s partner institutions in the EU may be found at:
https://ucc.moveonnet.eu/moveonline/exchanges/search.php
Please click on the relevant university for further information regarding their application
procedures, semester dates, accommodation etc.
Reports from students who have previously studied abroad are listed under each university
(we may not have received reports for all universities).
Example: Université de Provence - Aix-Marseille I
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6. INFORMATION GUIDES ON UCC’S PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
The International Education Office has compiled Information Guides on some of UCC's
partner universities. These guides are based on information provided by students who
have participated in the Erasmus programme.
We are in the process of compiling guides on our other partners and hope to have these
online shortly. Please click on the link below to download the guides:
http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/international/erasmus-out/preparing/partner-universities/
7. HOW TO APPLY (International Education Office)
Students are required to complete an online application form for the International
Education Office. The application form is available at:
http://ucc.moveonnet.eu/moveonline/outgoing/welcome.php
NB: You will be required to provide your bank account details when completing the online
application form.
Instructions for completing online application
The application form has 5 sections:
1. Personal data This section requires you to enter your personal details. Please ensure you provide all the
information requested.
2. Current Studies Please enter the details about your current programme of study at UCC.
Field of Study/Department: please click on main subject area
Study Area (main subject areas are as follows):
o Arts-Music= 212 – Music and performing arts
o Drama and Theatre Studies= 212 – Music and performing arts
o European Studies=313 – Political Science and civics
o Language and Cultural Studies = 222 – Foreign languages
o BComm International= 340 – Business and administration (broad programmes)
o Government= 313 – Political Science and civics
o Law = 380 - Law
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3. Host Destination
Please enter details regarding your host destination.
Mobility programme:
o Erasmus Study – Please choose this option if you will be studying in Europe as
part of your degree programme at UCC
o Erasmus: Leave of Absence – Studying taking a leave of absence from UCC in
order to study abroad should choose this option
o Exchange (Non-EU) – Please choose this option if you will be studying outside
Europe (e.g. students going to Guadalajara in Mexico)
Start Semester: If you will be beginning your studies in September/October 2013
please click on WS 2013/14. Students travelling from January 2014 should click on SS
2014.
Duration (Months): If you are going for one semester, you will go for between 3 and 5
months. If you are going for the full academic year, then you will go for 9 months.
Start of mobility: If you are not sure of the dates please enter: 1 Oct. 2013
End of mobility: If you are not sure of the dates please enter: 30 Jun. 2014
4. Language Skills
This is straight forward – please enter the required details.
5. Mobility Grant
Have you previously received an Erasmus grant? Please tell us if you received an
Erasmus grant before.
Do you wish to apply for a grant? If you received a grant before, you cannot get a
second one. Please select „no‟.
However, if this is your first Erasmus study visit then you are entitled to a grant. Please
select „yes‟.
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Bank Details: Please have your bank account details with you when completing this
section. You must provide the correct details here or you will not receive your Erasmus
grant.
o Bank Name: i.e. AIB, BOI, Ulster Bank etc.
o Account/IBAN number: Generally an 8 digit number. Your account number
will be written on your bank statements. Students who have an International
Bank account should provide the full IBAN number.
o Sorting Code/SWIFT: Generally a 6 digit number. Will be written your bank
card or on your bank statement. Students who have an International Bank
account should provide the swift code.
o Account Holder: This is the name of the owner of the bank account.
Please ensure that you submit correct bank account details as any error will cause a
delay in payment of the grant.
The completed online application form should be printed and signed by you and then
submitted to:
Clare Murphy
International Education Office,
University College Cork,
Roseleigh,
Western Road,
Cork.
Deadline for Applications:
Closing date for receipt of signed application forms is 22 March 2013.
Once the signed copy is received by the International Education Office your nomination
will be sent to the relevant host university. The host university will advise you of their
application procedures (you will be required to complete separate application forms
for your host university).
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8. REQUIREMENTS OF THE ERASMUS YEAR ABROAD
The main requirements of the Erasmus year abroad are as follows:
Student may only study at a European destination
Period abroad is part of the student‟s studies at UCC (i.e. will receive academic credit)
Student completes the relevant academic requirements set by the sending academic
department(s)/school(s)
Minimum duration is three months and Maximum duration is one academic year
Student completes the required/agreed period abroad at host university
Payment(s) of the grant may be withheld where required documents are not returned to
UCC by the stated deadlines
Examination Results/Appeal – travelling
Students are advised not to travel until end-of-year examination results are known.
Students, who travel abroad before repeat results are known, should be aware that
they will be required to return to UCC should they fail.
Students who decide to appeal their results are also advised not to travel before the result
of their appeal is known. Again, students who travel to their host destination before
appeal results are known will be required to return to UCC should their appeal be
denied. No exceptions are made.
Please note that there is a time limit for travelling. Students are not advised to arrive at
their host university more than two weeks late.
Termination of year abroad
Students who wish to withdraw from the Erasmus programme are advised to contact UCC
before making a decision. Students should be aware that there are a number of
consequences to withdrawing (depending on the time of withdrawal):
The year abroad is compulsory for many degree programmes. Therefore, student
would be required to withdraw from the relevant degree programme.
Any student who withdraws during the academic year will be required to reimburse the
Erasmus grant to UCC.
Fee implications for following year of studies.
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9. REGISTRATION FEES AT UCC & HOST UNIVERSITY
All students are required to register at UCC and pay the registration fee. You will
also be required to register with your host university but please note that you will not
be expected to pay any registration fees.
Be prepared for the level of bureaucracy at your host university during the first few weeks.
You will be expected to complete form after form. Just remember to carry all your
documents, bring with you numerous photocopies of these documents and countless
passport photos.
10. ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS
In most cases you will need the following items for registration purposes in the Host
University. Take plenty of copies as you will probably have to present them on various
different occasions:
Copies of your birth certificate
A supply of passport photographs
Your passport and plenty of copies
A letter from the International Education Office stating that you will be studying
abroad under the ERASMUS programme (this will be posted to you)
A confirmation of your acceptance at the university, if applicable.
Your European Health Insurance Card stamped by the relevant health board
11. FINANCIAL ASPECTS
ERASMUS Grant
Students participating in the ERASMUS programme are entitled to receive the ERASMUS
grant (provided that period abroad is recognised by UCC). The ERASMUS grant is
intended as a contribution to the overall cost of the year abroad, to cover the cost of living
differential associated with living abroad. The ERASMUS grant will be approximately
between €1,400 and €1,900 per student (varies per country and for period spent abroad).
Students are required to provide their bank account details when completing UCC‟s online
application form (see page 5).
The ERASMUS grant will be paid in three instalments. Students will receive the first
payment in October, the second payment in January/February and the final instalment in
June/July.
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Local Authority Grants
If you are entitled to a local authority grant, this entitlement continues for the period of
your stay abroad. Your local authority should be informed of your year abroad. The
International Education Office will provide a supporting letter.
Students are requested to contact the Fees Office (North Wing, Main Quadrangle) to
complete the necessary forms in order to receive their local authority grant whilst
abroad.
12. COST OF LIVING – YEAR ABROAD
Many students preparing to participate in the ERASMUS programme voice concerns about
the financial aspects of the year abroad. Whilst students are not charged for tuition at the
host institution, they will need to budget for flights, accommodation, food and other
general expenses.
Living abroad costs vary from country to country. Some countries are more expensive
than others, as are some cities, and the extra expenditure involved will also depend on
whether you are currently living at home. If you are, accommodation will be a major cost,
but if you are not, you will usually find that accommodation costs are cheaper abroad than
they are here in Ireland. In some countries you may be entitled to some local financial
assistance towards the cost of your rent. For example, in France you will be able to get a
substantial rent rebate of approximately 50% and maybe more. Your host university will
have details on the procedure for applying for this.
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The figures hereunder are a guideline only to the cost of living in the relevant country. These figures are based on the experiences of
previous students who have studied abroad. Figures are based per month
Austria Belgium Czech
Republic
France Germany Italy Netherlands Norway Scotland Spain
Accommodation
€260
(Private)
€315
(University)
€220
(University)
€300
(Private)
€394
(Private)
€600-€1000
Private Paris
€250
(University)
€285
(Private)
€225
(University)
€370
(Private)
€200
(University)
€425
(Private)
€420
(University)
€415
(University)
£200
(Private)
£450
(University)
€310
(Private)
Electricity
Included in
rent
Included in
rent
Included
in rent
€62 €20 €30 Included in
rent
Included in
rent
£6 €30
Phone Bills
€30 €25 €20 €28 €60 €25 €20 €25 £18 €30
Food
€200 €150 €100 €136 €150 €125 €310 €250 £200 €155
Transport
€35 €50 €10 €30 €30 €25 €40 €50 £50 €50
Travel
€200 €50 €100 €120 €80 €80 €60 €150 £100 €85
Textbooks &
Stationery
€20 €20 €20 €25 €20 €50 €60 £20 €20
Student Life
(Social
functions, sport,
etc.)
€150 €60 €200 €115 €110 €80 €150 €275 £250 €135
Total
(per month)
€895
/€950
€615 €730 €905/€761
€724
/€674
€755
/€585
€1270
/€1435
€1120 £794
/£1044
€815
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13. ACCOMMODATION AT HOST UNIVERSITY
Students should be aware that student accommodation is not always offered or made
available by UCC‟s partner universities. While University College Cork will try to advise
in relation to your accommodation abroad, you should note that UCC‟s contract with the
host universities is an academic contract only. Where student accommodation is not
offered by the partner university, it is strongly recommended that you make suitable
arrangements before term commences in order to secure reasonable accommodation for
your stay abroad. In relation to university accommodation, we would ask you to keep in
mind that UCC on-campus accommodation tends generally to be of a higher standard than
that which is offered abroad.
Students should complete Accommodation Application Forms (which will be forwarded
by the host university) as soon as possible, as accommodation is often allocated on a “first
come first served” basis. The host university does not guarantee accommodation for any
student. Please note that it is common practice for university residences to request a
deposit in advance.
If you have any special requests concerning accommodation, you should communicate
these to the host University. For example, you should specify if you wish to be located
close to a friend or if you wish to be placed in a single room. Students should also inform
the University of any medical conditions, allergies etc.
In the case of private accommodation, you are advised to be careful signing contracts
– read the small print.
It is the student’s responsibility to maintain contact with the host university during
the summer months. It is also the student’s responsibility to secure confirmation of
accommodation from the host university.
Consider carefully the following points:
What types of accommodation options are available?
The cost of each option?
What forms are needed to book accommodation?
What is the deadline for the return of all necessary forms? Remember, accommodation
is usually reserved on a “first come first served” basis so don‟t delay returning the
required forms.
What deposit, if any, is required in advance?
What facilities (toilet, shower, cooking etc) are available?
Is bed linen etc supplied or should you bring your own?
From what date will accommodation be available? Opening hours of reception etc.
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14. BANKING
In general it is important to bring sufficient funds, in readily usable form, to tide you over
for the early part of your stay abroad. It is advisable to open a local bank account when
you get there. The use of Internet banking is also a convenient way for you to access your
Irish bank account details while abroad. You should speak to your local branch about this.
AIB Internet banking, for example, offers the following 24hour on-line services:
View account balances and statements, order a statement, organize a funds transfer, pay
bills online, mobile phone top-up, account maintenance.
15. HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE
The Department of Foreign Affairs recommends that all students going abroad should be
covered by a comprehensive health and travel insurance policy. UCC urges you to follow
this advice.
European Health Insurance Card
Students will need the European Health Insurance Card which is obtainable from the
relevant local health board. The EHIC entitles holders to full medical treatment in any
European Union country, for any condition, whether or not it is of an emergency nature.
When applying for the EHIC you will need to present a letter from the International
Education Office confirming your placement (this will be sent to your home address). You
will also be required to provide your PPS number.
Full information on the EHIC is available on the European Health Insurance Card website:
http://www.ehic.ie
Private Health Insurance
If you are covered by your parents‟ private Health Insurance plan, you should confirm the
actual level of cover you will have while abroad. Make sure that you keep a record of any
emergency numbers that they give you in case you have to make a claim.
Travel Insurance
Students are advised to secure private travel cover for the duration of the period abroad.
Just because you have emergency health insurance it does not mean you will be covered
for delayed or cancelled flights, loss of luggage or money while you travel. Students
should consult the web along with health insurance companies.
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16. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARD (ISIC)
The ISIC is internationally accepted as proof of your student status. Although you are not
required to carry an ISIC card, some of the benefits of ISIC are:
Access to special student air fares
Student prices on coach, rail and ferry travel aboard
Access to the world-wide student travel office network
Savings on accommodation, sightseeing and entertainment
Access to the ISIC 24 hour free helpline - this can help with health, legal and general
emergencies
Students can apply for the International Student Card (ISIC) from any USIT office.
http://www.isic.org/
17. MAKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Consider all travel options and shop around for the best fares. Check with USIT, local
travel agents and airlines/ferry services for the best deals. Booking in advance sometimes
gives financial advantage.
You will need a valid passport for all destinations except the UK.
Make sure that your “International Student Identity Card” (ISIC) is valid for the duration
of your stay as it can enable you to gain significant discounts on both travel and leisure
activities as well as on shopping.
18. ARRIVAL AT YOUR DESTINATION
Get your dates right! Do not arrive on public/bank holidays or during the weekend
unless you have made arrangements with your host university in advance; otherwise
there may not be anybody to greet you or show you to your accommodation. It is
generally best to arrive a few days before beginning of term and during office hours on
a weekday.
Students should arrive in time for orientation/language courses if these are offered; it is
highly recommended to attend these in order to understand the host institution‟s
system; otherwise arrive in time for first day of term.
Notify the International Office of the university in advance of your arrival date, place
and time of arrival and notify your contact person if any changes occur. Occasionally a
university representative will meet students upon arrival. It is more likely, however,
that you will be finding your own way.
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Find out in advance where you should go first, i.e. to the Accommodation Office /
International Office / Coordinator‟s Office or directly to your accommodation base.
Seek directions from your host university in advance, so that you will have at your
disposal the best advice on travelling from the airport or ferry terminal. A map is
always useful. Most airports and train stations have an information desk, where you
will find somebody to advise you. Take note that on the continent it is often necessary
to validate your travel ticket by punching it in a machine, e.g. before you board a train
or on a bus. Failure to do so can result in heavy fines.
If things do not go according to plan and you cannot reach your accommodation by the
required time, book into a hostel overnight. Rates are usually very reasonable.
Tell your family that you have arrived!
They could be worrying about you while you are enjoying yourself!
19. WHAT IS ECTS?
Most European institutions use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in order to
provide common procedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad. ECTS
provides a way of measuring and comparing academic merits, and transferring them from
one institution to another - ECTS credits are a value allocated to course units to describe
the student workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work that
each course requires in relation to the total quantity of work required to complete a full
year of academic study at the home institution; that is lectures, practical work, seminars,
private study (both in the library and at home).
A typical annual UCC course load is 60 ECTS credits so you should plan to obtain around
30 ECTS credits per semester whilst away. Please talk to your Departmental Erasmus Co-
ordinator and/or Director of Studies for advice on course requirements.
20. APPROVAL OF COURSES
You will be required to take courses of a certain type and of a certain standard during your
year abroad. Full information on these courses will be provided by your departmental
coordinator (s) in advance of your departure. Students should consult with their
departmental coordinator (s) before departure to establish the agreed workload.
Please keep in close contact with your departmental coordinator (s) regarding your courses
when you are abroad. If you encounter any problems, it is important that you contact UCC
immediately.
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21. LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students should complete a Learning Agreement (see Annex B) listing the courses they
wish to study at the Host University. This should be done in consultation with your
departmental coordinator (s). The Learning Agreement should be signed by the
departmental coordinator (s) at UCC and returned to the Host University for approval.
Should you change this Learning Agreement on arrival at your host university, please
complete page two of the Learning Agreement. This should be signed by the host
institution and then returned to your UCC departmental coordinator (s) for approval.
22. EXAMINATION RESULTS
Examination results from your year abroad should be submitted to the International
Education Office as soon as they are available. Students studying in Germany should
ensure that they collect their “scheine” at the end of semester 1 and 2. Students studying in
Italy should ensure that they collect their results at the end of the academic year. Any
student who is taking a language course in a university language centre must collect the
results and return them to the International Education Office.
Some institutions forward transcripts to UCC, others do not. Please ensure that you
are clear about the procedure at your host institution before you return to Ireland. It
is the responsibility of the student to prove that they have successfully achieved the
required number of credits at their host institution.
23. SETTLING IN
Don‟t judge your destination until you‟ve settled in properly – and this will probably take a
few weeks. It will take a while to adapt to a new university system, the language, new
culture and customs and to make new friends, so you may experience some home-sickness
at first.
Be open-minded about people and new experiences. Don‟t judge everything in terms of
the manner in which it compares with Ireland. You will experience some advantages and
some disadvantages. You will gradually adapt to new ways and what seems strange at first
will soon become quite familiar – so much so that when you return home you will miss
aspects of being abroad.
If you persist to have personal problems you should in the first instance go to the
Counselling Office at your host university. However, if your circumstances are extreme
you should still feel free to contact the Counselling and Development Office at UCC (see
page 28 for contact details).
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24. BEING ABROAD
It is important to keep in touch with your Academic Department (s) and the International
Education Office while abroad. Students are also asked to leave an email address that
they check regularly with the International Education Office and with academic
coordinators and this will be used to provide you with important information about grants,
important documentation etc.
Prior to departure the International Education Office will provide all students with a
Contact Details Form (Abroad) (see Annex C). You are required to complete and
return this form to the International Education Office [include name, address, email and
telephone number(s)].
You should establish who your point of contact is at the host institution as soon as you
arrive. In many cases this will be an office similar to the International Education Office at
UCC; it can however be the academic adviser in your department. Registering at every
university differs and you will need to establish how this is done as soon as you can after
arrival and be prepared for differences in practice to UCC. You may be pleasantly
surprised or incredibly frustrated but in the majority of cases it will soon sort itself out and
you can settle down to your studies.
If you experience any significant problems at your host university with registering and
choosing modules you must contact your academic coordinator who should be able to help,
for example if you still can't register after week two. If you don‟t have a clear idea of how
many credits/ courses you should take, refer back to your Learning Agreement or
information provided by your department before you left Cork.
You should keep a record of all academic records whilst you are abroad and submit them
to the International Education Office on your return to Cork.
Culture Shock
Culture shock is to be expected! Don‟t worry if it happens to you. Many students are
surprised by how homesick they feel in their first few weeks overseas. It can be quite
stressful getting used to interacting in a new language, not being able to go home for the
weekend and getting used to the often less personal academic environment of the bigger
European universities. In most cases getting over it is simply a matter of time and nothing
to worry about. It is recommended that you get involved in activities planned for Erasmus
students at your university and also join clubs and societies. These are the best ways to
meet other people in a similar situation and to immerse yourself in the environment of the
host country.
You will cope well with culture shock if you:
Have prepared well for your journey
Know how to sort out various practical problems on your arrival and who can help you
Make yourself aware of any obvious culture differences
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Make use of your host university‟s support system; e.g. International Office,
Counselling Service (if available)
25. PERSONAL SAFETY
Students are advised to consider carefully their own personal safety. Follow the same
precautions as you would at home.
Hold on tightly to your bags, especially in a crowd, and keep your wallet close to your
body so that it cannot be taken without you noticing. Watch out for pick-pockets,
especially in large crowds and at train and bus stations. Do not try and retaliate should
someone try to mug you; your personal safety is more important than any amount of
money you may have on you.
If you are robbed, you should report it to the police immediately. If you lose your credit
cards or bank cards then get in touch with your bank as soon as you can to have them
cancelled; banks at home and abroad provide emergency numbers for use in the event of
loss or theft, so be sure to make a note of the numbers and keep it separate from the cards
themselves.
Remember that the less conspicuous you look, the less interest you will attract. If, for
example, you have to consult a map, it is better to do it in a café than to advertise that you
are unsure of your surroundings. If you lose any personal belongings or documents go
directly to the police and report it.
If you are finding your own accommodation, talk to other students in the same areas that
you are looking at and who have been through the same process. Speak to a local or the
host accommodation office about where the dangerous places are in the area. For safety,
take someone with you when you go flat hunting. Also have an idea what the going rate is
in the area to avoid being overcharged.
Watch out for the cultural differences in relation to socialising at night in your host
country. Young people in Europe do not in general drink to get drunk so ensure that you
check the behaviour of your peer group in bars, cafés and discos.
If you find yourself without any access to cash, without your passport, or in any other
serious kind of trouble, the Irish Embassy/Consulate in your host country will try to help.
In the unlikely event of you being arrested for a serious offence, insist on the Consulate
being informed: you will be contacted as soon as possible by a consular officer who can
advise on local procedures, etc.
26. COMMUNICATION
To telephone Ireland while abroad, dial the international access code of the host country +
353 + the area code (less the „0‟) + local number. A guide to emergency services and
international telephone codes:
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COUNTRY
INTERNATIONAL
ACCESS CODE
COUNTRY
CODE
POLICE AMBULANCE
Austria 00 43 133 144/122
Belgium 00 32 101 100
Czech
Republic
00 420 158/112 115/112
Denmark 00 45 112 112
Finland 990 358 10022 112
France 00 33 17 15
Germany 00 49 110 112
Italy 00 39 112 118
Netherlands 00 31 112 112
Norway 00 47 112 113
Portugal 00 351 115 112
Spain 07 34 091 061
Sweden 009 46 90000 90000
UK 00 44 999 999 112 is the universal emergency number for EU member states. As they are not required by law to use this number exclusively most states continue to use their existing emergency numbers as well as 112.
27. CODE OF CONDUCT
Remember that, while you are away, you are ambassadors for your country and for UCC.
As a registered student of UCC while abroad, you will be subject to the regulations of both
UCC and of your host university. You are expected to observe the regulations and the
code of conduct of the university in which you are staying.
28. ERASMUS PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Each year the International Education Office organizes a Photographic Competition for
UCC students studying abroad as part of their degree programme.
Theme
Photographs should relate to the experience of studying abroad. There are a number of
different categories:
Fieldtrips, holidays, landscapes of your host country
Everyday life on campus
Life in your host city/town
Every picture tells a story!
All entries are welcome. The photographs will be widely circulated so please be
selective in relation to what images you submit!
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Rules and Regulations
Photographs should be submitted in high resolution jpeg format.
The size of each photograph entered must be at least 2mb.
Photographs in landscape format will only be considered. Please do not submit
photographs in portrait format.
Each entry must include the name and email address of the entrant photographer, and a
description of the photograph subject matter, including where and when the
photograph was taken along with a caption.
No limit to the number of photographs entered.
By submitting an entry you are giving the International Education Office, UCC the
rights to use and publicise your photograph in various media.
How to enter
By Email: Clare Murphy: [email protected]
By Post: Post a CD Rom containing photographs to:
Clare Murphy,
International Education Office,
University College Cork,
Roseleigh,
Western Road, Cork.
Prizes
The prizes which will be awarded to the top three successful entrants are cash prizes,
and are as follows:
1st Prize: €250
2nd Prize: €150
3rd Prize: €50
Plus, the fourteen best photographs (as decided by our panel of judges) will be
included in a calendar which will be produced for 2014.
Deadline All entries should be submitted by August 2013.
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29. CHECKLIST
Complete and return all requested documents to the host university before the required
date – e.g. university application forms, accommodation forms and deposit if required;
booking forms for special language courses or orientation programmes
Complete and return your Learning Agreement (obtainable from your UCC
departmental coordinator/International Education Office) for the courses you will study
abroad to your host university before the required date.
Find out as much as you can about you destination before you depart (e.g. from the
International Education Office/ other students / embassies / tourist offices)
When booking your flights, make sure that you have checked the start and end dates of
the academic year at the host university
Notify your contact persons of your date and approximate time of arrival
Obtain the name, address, phone/fax numbers and email of your contact persons abroad
Have a valid passport and bring it with you, together with travel tickets
Have details of your accommodation and make sure that you will have access to your
accommodation at the time when you arrive
Bring your European Health Insurance Card, private insurance cover and travel
insurance (if applicable)
Have several photocopies of all your documentation. Photocopies of your Birth
Certificate
Bring plenty of passport photos
Bring your USIT Card and your UCC ID Card
Organise money matters before you go and make sure that you have sufficient funds to
cover initial expenses.
Leave your contact details with your family – don’t forget to contact your family
when you arrive at your destination
Please ensure that Certificate of Arrival and Certificate of Attendance are completed by
your host university and returned to the International Education Office before you
leave your host university at the end of the year.
Check your email regularly while you are studying abroad
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30. FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO UCC
Prior to Departure:
Online application form (including your bank account details)
Bank account details to the Fees Office, UCC (if you are in receipt of a local authority
grant)
On arrival at Host University:
Contact Details Form (contact details at host institution)
Certificate of Arrival
Learning Agreement – to be returned to your sending academic department at UCC to
record your subjects for the year
Before you depart Host University:
Examination results/attendance forms: Some institutions forward transcripts to UCC,
others do not. Please ensure that you are clear about the procedure at your host
institution before you return to Ireland. It is the responsibility of the student to prove
that he/she has successfully achieved the required number of credits at their host
institution.
Certificate of Attendance (to be completed by your host university and returned to the
International Education Office before you leave your host university at the end of the
year.
Submit your Student Report to the International Education Office – this will be
forwarded to you during the second semester of your year abroad and is a questionnaire
based on your study period abroad.
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31. ERASMUS STUDENT CHARTER
Each student is given a copy of the Erasmus Student Charter. This charter should be kept
for reference and details exactly what a student can expect from the Erasmus programme,
and also what is expected from each student:
The status of Erasmus student applies to students who satisfy the Erasmus eligibility
criteria and who have been selected by their university1 to spend an Erasmus study period
abroad at a partner university in Europe. Both universities must have an Erasmus
University Charter awarded by the European Commission
(http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/erasmus.html).
As an Erasmus student, you are entitled to expect:
Your home university and your host university to sign a learning agreement with you
before you leave. This agreement will set out details of your planned studies abroad,
including the credits to be achieved.
A transcript of records at the end of your studies abroad, signed by your host
university. This will record your results with the credits and grades achieved.
Full academic recognition from your home university for credits achieved during the
Erasmus study period, in accordance with the learning agreement.
Not to have to pay fees to your host university for tuition, registration, examinations or
access to laboratory and library facilities during your Erasmus studies.
Your student grant or loan from your home country to be maintained while you are
abroad.
As an Erasmus student, you are expected to:
Respect the rules and obligations of the Erasmus contract with your home university or
your National Agency.
Ensure that any changes to the learning agreement are agreed in writing with both the
home and host university immediately they occur.
Spend the full period as agreed at the host university, including examinations or other
forms of assessment, and respect its rules and regulations.
Write a report on your Erasmus study period abroad when you return.
If you have a problem:
1 „University‟ means any type of higher education institution, according to a national legislation or practice,
which offers qualifications or diplomas at that level, whatever such establishments may be called in the
participating countries.
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Identify the problem clearly and check your rights and obligations
Contact your departmental co-ordinator and use the formal appeals procedure of your
home university
If you remain dissatisfied, contact your National Agency
Higher Education Authority
Marine House,
Brooklawn House,
Shelbourne Road,
Dublin 4.
Email: [email protected]
Web:
http://www.eurireland.ie/lifelong-learning-programme/erasmus-for-students.180.html
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32. MAKING THE MOST OF THE YEAR ABROAD: YOUR FUTURE CAREER
A year studying abroad is a unique opportunity to improve your employment prospects as
employers recognise the “added value” a year abroad gives to your degree.
While you are abroad, there are many activities you can become involved in that will
enhance your employment prospects on your return.
Improve your Language Skills
Arrange to commit to at least one weekly language exchange session with a native speaker
(i.e. you undertake to exchange structured conversation practice with each other for an
agreed time). All language departments‟ notice boards display such ads.
Take every opportunity to speak to local shopkeepers etc. See if you can volunteer to act
as translators in local hotels, travel agencies etc.
Network
Contacts made during the year abroad can be very helpful later on in your career. Talk to
local recruitment agencies and see how vacancies are advertised. Visit the Commission of
European Communities (depending on where you are) and see if you can make
appointments with staff in Human Resources or in the Stagiaire Office. If you are
interested in returning to the country on graduation to pursue postgraduate study or take up
teaching assistantships; enquire on the ground, how best to go about this. See if you can
work shadow in local commercial, industrial or financial institutions.
Work Experience
Use the vacations to gain some relevant work experience, either paid or unpaid, to gain
some insights into future careers you may have an interest in.
Returning to Cork
In addition to planning your time abroad, it is also advisable to plan for when you return
and what lies ahead of you on graduation. If you are returning to your final year, there are
a number of early closing dates that you need to be aware of for both employment and
further study. The Careers Service finds that many students on their return take some time
re-adjusting back to being in UCC. They find it hard to balance their return to Cork and
career planning at the same time.
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ERASMUS students are advised to visit the Careers Service before they go abroad and
have a chat with an advisor on their tentative career plans. All students on their return
should have a Careers Advisor review their updated CV. Most important of all, students
should check out the Careers Service website, especially the EVENTS Section to be aware
of early closing dates and Recruitment Fairs.
Careers Service, UCC
3/4 Brighton Villas,
University College,
Western Road,
Cork.
Telephone: 021 4902349
Fax: 021 4903558
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ucc.ie/careers
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.30 – 5.00pm
Friday: 9.30 – 4.00pm
Open throughout lunchtime
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33. FINAL MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE
We hope that you enjoy your exchange. Please remember that the ERASMUS exchange is
not just for academic purposes but is also an opportunity to experience and enjoy a new
culture whilst making friends from all over Europe. Throw yourself into your new life and
be willing to meet new people at any events organised for you by your Host University.
You will not be the only person alone in a new country so do not be scared, just be
proactive. This will make the transition period easier for you.
Remember E is not only for ERASMUS but also for enjoyment, experience, exploring
and education!
If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact the International Education Office
at the details below:
Clare Murphy,
International Education Office (Operations),
University College Cork.
Tel: +353 21 490 4726
Fax: +353 21 4904735
Email: [email protected]
Web:
Enjoy your exchange!
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(1) UCC ERASMUS DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATORS
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR(1) COORDINATOR(2)
LCS FRENCH
Dr. Martin Howard
Department of French
Tel: +353 21 4902702
Fax: +353 21 4903284
Email: [email protected]
BCOMM FRENCH
Professor Patrick O‟Donovan
Department of French
Tel: +353 21 4902887/2702
Fax: +353 21 4903284
Email: [email protected]
LAW FRENCH
Dr. Benedicte Sage-Fuller
Department of Law
Tel: +353 21 4903812
Fax: +353 21 4270690
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Paul Hegarty
Department of French
Tel: +353 21 4903287/2702
Fax: +353 21 4903284
Email: [email protected]
LCS GERMAN
Dr. Claire O‟Reilly/Gert Hofmann
Department of German
Tel: +353 21 4902559/2078
Fax: +353 21 4903245
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
BCOMM GERMAN
Dr. Siobhan Mortell/Clare
Steinkuehler
Department of German
Tel: +353 21 4902179/2078
Fax: +353 21 4903245
Email: [email protected] /
Mr. Daniel Blackshields
Department of Economics
Tel: +353 21 4903515/3574
Fax: +353 21 4273920
Email: [email protected]
LAW GERMAN
Dr. Benedicte Sage-Fuller
Department of Law
Tel: +353 21 4903812
Fax: +353 21 4270690
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Gert Hofmann
Department of German
Tel: +353 21 4902283/2078
Fax: +353 21 4903245
Email: [email protected]
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LCS ITALIAN
Dr. Silvia Ross
Department of Italian
Tel: +353 21 4903169/2335
Fax: +353 21 4903263
Email: [email protected]
BCOMM ITALIAN Dr. Mark Chu
Department of Italian
Tel: +353 21 4902486/2335
Fax: +353 21 4903263
Email: [email protected]
Dr. John Doran
Department of Accounting,
Finance and Information Systems
Tel: +353 21 4902555/3345
Fax: +353 21 4903346
Email: [email protected]
LCS SPANISH Dr. Stephen Boyd
Department of Hispanic Studies
Tel: +353 21 4902509/2240
Fax: +353 21 4903264
Email: [email protected]
BCOMM SPANISH
Professor Nuala Finnegan
Department of Hispanic Studies
Tel: +353 21 4903213/2240
Fax: +353 21 4903264
Email: [email protected]
BCOMM IRISH Máiréad Ní Loingsigh Department of Modern Irish/ Roinn
na Nua-Ghaeilge
Tel: +353 21 4903308
Fax: +353 21 4903102
Email: [email protected]
BCL
INTERNATIONAL
Dr. Ursula Kilkelly
Department of Law
Tel: +353 21 4903642
Fax: +353 21 4270690
Email: [email protected]
EUROPEAN
STUDIES
Dr. Meryvn O‟Driscoll
Department of History
Tel: +353 21 4903477
Fax: +353 21 4270191
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Katherine McGarry
Department of History
Tel: +353 21 4902446
Fax: +353 21 4270191
Email: [email protected]
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(2) OTHER UCC CONTACT DETAILS
International Education Office
Clare Murphy
Erasmus Administrator
Tel: + 353 21 4904726
Fax: +353 21 4904735
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ucc.ie/international
Careers Office
Ms. Mary McNulty
Careers Advisor.
Tel: + 353 21 4902121/2500
Fax: + 353 21 4903558
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ucc.ie/careers
Fees/Scholarships/Grants Office
Tel: + 353 21 4902365/2847
Fax: + 353 21 4903459
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ucc.ie/en/financeoffice/fees/
Student Counselling &
Development
Mr. Paul Moriarty
Head of Student Counselling and Development
Tel: + 353 21 4903565
Text: 087 2453840
Fax: + 353 21 4903222
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Web: http://www.ucc.ie/services/health
Student Records & Examinations
Office
Fax: +353 21 4903448
Tel: +353 21 4902423
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ucc.ie/en/records-exams/
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(3) OTHER USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES
The Irish Examiner www.irishexaminer.com
The Irish Times www.ireland.com/
The Irish Independent www.unison.ie/irish_independent
Ryan Air www.ryanair.com/
Aerlingus www.aerlingus.com/
USIT www.usit.ie/
VHI www.vhi.ie/
Laya Healthcare http://www.layahealthcare.ie/
Aviva http://www.avivahealth.ie/
AIB www.aib.ie/
Bank of Ireland www.bankofireland.ie/
Ulster Bank www.ulsterbank.ie/
Permanent TSB www.permanenttsb.ie
National Irish Bank www.nib.ie/
Irish Government Departments www.irlgov.ie/
Irish Dept of Foreign Affairs www.gov.ie/iveagh/
RTE www.rte.ie/
Peoples Republic of Cork www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/
Rough Guides www.travel.roughguides.com
Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.com
myerasmus www.myerasmus.com
CasaSwap www.casaswap.com
Just Landed http://www.justlanded.com/english?goto_url=http://www.ju
stlanded.com/espanol
Witmeet http://witmeet.com/
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(4) EMBASSIES ABROAD
AUSTRIA
Embassy of Ireland and Permanent Mission of Ireland
to the International Organisations in Vienna
Rotenturmstraße 16-18, Fifth Floor, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel: + 43 1 7154246; Fax: + 43 1 7136004; Email: [email protected]
Belgium
Embassy of Ireland
Rue Weirz, 50 Wiertzstraat, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 2356676; Fax: +32 2 2356671; Email: [email protected]
Denmark
Embassy of Ireland
Ostbanegade 21, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Tel: + 43 35 423233; Fax: +45 35 431858; Email: [email protected]
France
4 Rue Rude
75116 Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 44176700; Fax: +33 1 44176736; Email: [email protected]
Germany
Friedrichstraße 200
D-10117 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 30 220 720; Fax: +49 30 220 7229;
Website: http://botschaft-irland.de
Italy
Embassy of Ireland
Piazza di Campitelli 3, 00186 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 6979121; Fax: +39 06 6792354;
Website: http://www.ambasciata-irlanda.it
The Netherlands
Dr. Kuyperstraat 9
2514 BA The Hague, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 70 3630993; Fax: +31 70 3617604; Email: [email protected]
Website: www.irishembassy.nl
Spain
Ireland House
Paseo de la Castellana 46-4, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 91 4364093; Fax: +34 91 4351677; Email: [email protected]
Sweden
Ostermalmsgatan 97
P.O. Box 10326, 100 55 Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: +46 8 6618005; Fax: +46 8 6601353; Email: [email protected]
United Kingdom
17 Grosvenor Place
London SW1X 7HR, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 207 2352171; Fax: +44 207 2456961
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(5) COUNTRY SPECIFIC WEBSITES
Austria Austrian Embassy –
Visiting/Living in Austria
www.austro.org/e/vis_inf/vis_frames.html
Belgium Information resources
www.usembassy.be/belgium/belliving.htm
Denmark Copenhagen on a low budget
www.useit.dk
France Studying in France
Housing Abroad (France)
www.edufrance.fr/en/
www.housingabroad.com
Germany German Academic
Exchange Centre (DAAD)
www.daad.de/deutschland/en
www.campus-germany.de/
www.hrk.de
Italy Postoletto Accommodation
Joglife Services Milan
www.postoletto.com
www.joglife.com
Spain Spain info
Welcome Cultural Exchange
Living and Studying in Spain
Barcelona Connect
www.spain-info.com/Living-in-Spain-Directory.htm
www.welcome.org.es
www.arestudent.com
www.barcelonaconnect.com
Sweden Official gateway to Sweden www.sweden.se
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LEARNING AGREEMENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014 - FIELD OF STUDY: ...........................
Name of student: ...................................................................................................................................................
Sending institution: University College Cork, Ireland
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED STUDY PROGRAMME ABROAD/LEARNING AGREEMENT
Receiving institution: ................................................................................................ ......................................
Course unit code (if any) and page
no. of the information package
.........................................................
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.........................................................
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Course unit title (as indicated in the
information package)
......................................................................
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Number of ECTS credits
.......................................................
.......................................................
.......................................................
.......................................................
.......................................................
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....................................................... if necessary, continue the list on a separate sheet
Student‟s signature ........................................................................................... Date: ..................................................
SENDING INSTITUTION
We confirm that the proposed programme of study/learning agreement is approved.
Departmental coordinator‟s signature
.............................................................................
Date: ...................................................................
Institutional coordinator‟s signature
..................................................................................................
Date: ................................................................................
RECEIVING INSTITUTION
We confirm that this proposed programme of study/learning agreement is approved.
Departmental coordinator‟s signature
..............................................................................
Date: ...................................................................
Institutional coordinator‟s signature
...................................................................................................
Date: .................................................................................
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Name of student: ....................................................................................................................................................... ......
Sending institution: University College Cork, Ireland.
Receiving institution: .....................................................................................................................................................
CHANGES TO ORIGINAL PROPOSED STUDY PROGRAMME/LEARNING AGREEMENT
(13/14 academic year) (to be filled in ONLY if appropriate)
Course unit code (if any)
and page no. of the
information package
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
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Course unit title (as indicated in the
information package)
..............................................
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Deleted
course
unit
Added
course
unit
Number of
ECTS credits
.......................
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if necessary, continue this list on a separate sheet
Student‟s signature
.......................................................................................... Date: ..........................................................
SENDING INSTITUTION
We confirm that the above-listed changes to the initially agreed programme of study/learning agreement are approved.
Departmental coordinator‟s signature
.....................................................................................
Date: ....................................................................
Institutional coordinator‟s signature
..................................................................................................
Date: ...............................................................................
RECEIVING INSTITUTION
We confirm that the above-listed changes to the initially agreed programme of study/learning agreement are approved.
Departmental coordinator‟s signature
.....................................................................................
Date: ....................................................................
Institutional coordinator‟s signature
...................................................................................................
Date: .................................................................................
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ERASMUS Programme – Year abroad
CONTACT DETAILS (ABROAD)
Please complete and return to Clare Murphy, International Education Office
Fax: 00 353 21 4904735 Email: [email protected]
Name: ____________________________________
Host University: ____________________________________
Degree Programme: ____________________________________ (e.g. L.C.S., European Studies, Law and French)
Address at host country: ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
E-mail address: ____________________________________
Telephone no: ____________________________________
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ERASMUS PROGRAMME
CERTIFICATE OF ARRIVAL
To be completed by the Host Institution
Name of Student:
Name of Home Institution:
ERASMUS Code:
University College Cork, Ireland.
IRL – CORK01
Host Institution:
ERASMUS Code:
We confirm that the above mentioned student arrived at this institution on:
Date: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __
dd / mm / yyyy
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Official function: _________________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Stamp:
Please return certificate to the
International Education Office, University College Cork, Ireland
Fax: 00 353 21 4904735.
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ERASMUS PROGRAMME
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
To be completed by the Host Institution
Name of Student:
Name of Home Institution:
ERASMUS Code:
University College Cork, Ireland.
IRL – CORK01
Host Institution:
ERASMUS Code:
We confirm that the above mentioned student was a registered student:
From: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __ To: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __
dd / mm / yyyy dd / mm / yyyy
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Official function: _________________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Stamp:
Please return certificate to the
International Education Office, University College Cork, Ireland
Fax: 00 353 21 4904735.
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