Inbound guest students: Erasmus+ for traineeships

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
We only accept applications for traineeship in medicine from students coming from our partner universities. If your university is a partner of UiT, please read the information on this website.
Erasmus+ Traineeships (guest students from non-partner institutions)
Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships, etc.) abroad for students enrolled in higher education institutions. The traineeship has to be approved as a part of your degree, and it has to be from an Erasmus+ programme or partner country.
Traineeships are defined as spending a period of time in an enterprise or organisation in another country, with a view to: (1) Acquiring specific competences that are required by the labour market, (2) Carrying out work experience, and (3)Improving the understanding of the economic and social culture of that country
Erasmus activities are carried out with the support of the European Commission within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme. For further information, please see the European Commission webpages:
European Commission – Erasmus+ Traineeships
UiT The Arctic University of Norway as a higher education institution participating in Erasmus+, has committed itself to respect the principles of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education to facilitate, support and recognise your experience abroad:
Erasmus Chartner for Higher Education
HOW TO APPLY (STEP BY STEP GUIDE)?
APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTATION SUBMISSION PERIOD
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Application for traineeships during the autumn semester (August - December): 15 MARCH – 1 SEPTEMBER
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Application for traineeships during the spring semester (January – June): 15 SEPTEMBER – 1 FEBRUARY
Duration of a traineeship at UiT The Arctic University of Norway
The minimum length of a traineeship is 2 months. At UiT The Arctic University of Norway, we currently welcome trainees for a maximum of 12 months.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCHANGE
Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships, etc) abroad for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Erasmus programme countries at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students who are considered for traineeship at UiT, will be enrolled students at UiT at the time of their traineeship
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You must be enrolled as a student at your home institution and have an active student status / right. Students who will have graduated at the point of undertaking their traineeship would not be eligible candidates.
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You must have a good command of English at B2 or C1 levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Language proficiency requirements
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You must submit a Learning Agreement form with a proposed plan for your traineeship at UiT. The Learning Agreement is a binding contract and must be signed and dated by you and the responsible persons at your home institution and UiT.
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You must upload the mandatory documents in the registration form below and within the specified submission periods.
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You must be physically onsite and actively participate in you traineeship.
PLAN YOUR TRAINEESHIP
If you are interested in a placement, laboratory work, clinical rotation traineeship or wish to work on your thesis at UiT, the best way is to explore for opportunities by contacting:.
COMPLETE YOUR LEARNING AGREEMENT
The Learning Agreement form is a binding document. It must be signed and dated by you and the responsible person at your home university before uploading it to the registration form.
MANDATORY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The following supporting documents must be uploaded to the Application Form:
(1) Complete & Signed Learning Agreement
(2) Passport or ID Card (only EU nationals)
(3) Latest transcript of records from home institution
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
Please register in the form and upload the required supporting documents as attachments in PDF. Incomplete registrations will not be assessed!
APPLY FOR HOUSING
Please make sure to reserve a room at the student housing once you have completed your application by submitting all the mandatory documents.
STUDY PERMIT FOR NON-EU/SWISS/LIECHTENSTEIN NATIONALS
If you are a non-EU/Swiss/Leichtenstein national interested in arranging a traineeship at UiT, you must apply for a study permit.
START PLANNING YOUR ARRIVAL
Student budget & cost of living
Academic calendar and orientation programme
Studying with disability
Students with a disability and special needs are entitled to adaptation of their daily student life and examination to ensure equal learning and educational opportunities.
Sist endret: 08.02.2023 10.04