The Center for European UnionEducation and Youth Programmes(Turkish National Agency)

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06520 Balgat - ANKARA

T: +90 (312) 409 60 00

F: +90 (312) 409 60 09

ERASMUS+

info@ua.gov.tr

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCEin TURKEY

Implemented by the European Commissionfro

m 2014 to 2020in thefields of

education, training,

youth and sports,the Erasmus+ Programmeaims at providing the peoplewith new skills, strengthening their personal development,

and increasing opportunities for employment.

With thousands of institutions and organizations participating in Erasmus+ Programme, Turkey offers unique experiences.

Erasmus+ Programme offers lifelong learning opportunities and supports all levels and types of education from pre-primary to adult education. In addition to education; youth and sports are an integral part of the programme as well. Erasmus+ Programme consists of School Education, Higher Education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Youth and Sports.

Erasmus+ is for students, trainees, apprentices, pupils, adult learners, young people, volunteers, professors, teachers, trainers, youth workers, professionals of organizations active in the fields of education, training and youth.

For more information;

( Turkish National Agency:

www.ua.gov.tr

( EVS accredited organisations:

http://europa.eu/youth/volunteering/evs-organisation_en

( European Commission:

www.ec.europa.eu

INTURKEYFROM 2004-2016

>€919MILLION ALLOCATED

>427.000PARTICIPANTS

>27.000PROJECTSEr

asm

us+

Erasm

us+

INTURKEYFROM 2004-2016

>€919MILLION ALLOCATED

>427.000PARTICIPANTS

>27.000PROJECTS

Erasmus+ IS IMPLEMENTED BY TURKISH NATIONAL AGENCY in Turkey

Turkey BENEFITS FROM Erasmus+AS A PROGRAMME COUNTRY since 2004

Turkey has been home to cultural and historical richness for thousands of yearsTurkey is becoming one of the

world’s leading economies as its economy is keeping to grow and develop

There are more than 170 higher

education institutions holding

ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher

Education) in Turkey and thus eligible

for Erasmus+ higher education

mobilities Turkey has the largest youth

population in Europe.

49,39% of population is under 30

There are more than 28.000 pre-

primary education schools/

institutions, more than 25.000

primary schools, approximately

11.000 secondary education schools/

institutions and 4.000 vocational

and technical secondary education

schools/institutions in Turkey

Turkey’s geographical position acts as a natural bridge between Asia and Europe

Turkey is one of the leading countries

in many fields like machinery, spare

parts, construction, agriculture and

textile

There are thousands of institutions

eligible for adult education projects

like NGO’s, museums, libraries etc…

in Turkey

Diversity in climate, rich geological structure and history provide numerous opportunities for different types of tourism and sportive activities in Turkey.

What is Erasmus+ Higher Education?

Erasmus+ offers undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to study, train or academic, administrative staff to work, train. Erasmus+ also provide higher education institutions to participate in Strategic Partnerships.

What is Erasmus+ School Education?

Erasmus+ offers teachers and other educational staff the opportunity to join teaching assignments, job shadowing, structured courses or training events abroad. Erasmus+ also provide school education institutions to participate in Strategic Partnerships.

What is Erasmus+ Youth?

Erasmus+ offers a wide range of opportunities for young people to expand their horizons by acquiring new skills through apprenticeships, volunteering and youth exchanges. Erasmus+ also provide youth organizations and institutions to participate in Strategic Partnerships.

What is Erasmus+ Vocational Education?

Erasmus+ offers vocational education students and staff to study, train or gain professional experience abroad. Erasmus+ also provide vocational institutions to participate in Strategic Partnerships.

What is Erasmus+ Adult Education?

Erasmus+ offers adult education staff to join teaching assignments, job shadowing, structured courses or training events abroad. Erasmus+ also provide adult education institutions to participate in Strategic Partnerships.

in TURKEY

52.000 incoming students and trainees

125.500 outgoing students and trainees

18.000 incoming staff

30.000 outgoing staff

Approximately 11.000 school education projects implemented with partners from Programme Countries.

More than 103.000participants benefit from projects

More than 9.000incoming & outgoing volunteers.

TURKEY from/to

Approximately 6.000 youth projects implemented with partners from Programme Countries.

More than 105.000participants benefit from projects

Approximately 5.000vocational education projects implemented with partners from Programme Countries.

More than 88.000participants benefit from projects

Approximately 2.500 adult education projects implemented with partners from Programme Countries

More than 18.000participants benefit from projects

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