For 30 years now, the European Union has been funding Erasmus programs. It has given students from all over Europe the opportunity to spend part of their studies at another university (in Europe). The Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, on the other hand, has taken a step further. First introduced in 2015, it aims at giving individuals and organizations from all around the WORLD the opportunity to have an enriching international experience. The International Credit Mobility, ICM in short, gives students and staffs from different universities the opportunity to exchange places for a certain period of time and indulge themselves in a new culture and environment.
The opportunities provided for individuals and institutions
Within ICM, participants have the opportunity to apply for the following mobilities:
o Student mobility for studies – the mobility period can last from 3 months to 12 months
o Student mobility for traineeships – the mobility period can last from 2 to 12 months
o Staff mobility for teaching- the mobility period can last from 5 days to 2 months
o Staff mobility for training – the mobility period can last from 5 days to 2 months
During these times, individuals have the opportunity to attend and perform guest lectures, engage in joint research programs, work on a double degree, and much more.
Partner Institutions:
Kazakhstan
Our partner institutions:
Kazakh University of Technology and Business
Founded in 2003, KazUTB is located in the capital city Astana. The partnership between KazUTB and METU has been beneficial to both the participating staff and students: three professors from KazUTB visited our university and one student spent a semester at METU. At the same time, three professors from METU visited KazUTB.
We are delighted that KazUTB has provided us with some interesting presentations by their professor Rabiga Mukatova:
EXPO-2017 as a way of improvement business tourism in Kazakhstan.pptx
Almaty Technical University
Founded in 1957, ATU is located in Almaty. The partnership between ATU and METU has been beneficial to both the participating staff and students: one student from ATU, Akerke Mataeva, spent a semester at METU and this is what she said about this experience:
„I studied at Budapest Metropolitan University for one term, where I had a great and valuable experience for my future. I had always wanted to get a chance to develop myself by trying to study with a different learning method. At Budapest Metropolitan University I got this opportunity, and I loved it. Firstly, I got to meet new friends from countries all over the world, who were very kind to to me. Secondly, it was my first time going abroad, and spending a semester abroad greatly improved my English. I also studied basic Hungarian in Budapest. Last but not least, I gained more knowledge about my specialty and I studied very interesting subjects in the beautiful capital of Hungary”
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Ukraine
Our partner institution:
Poltava University of Economics and Trade (PUET)
This partnership between PUET and METU has been beneficial to both the participating staff and students: Nine professors from PUET visited our university and four students spent a semester at METU. Besides that, two staff members from our university visited PUET.
As a result of the professors’ visits, PUET provided us with some interesting presentations/cases on trendy topics (such as Big Data Analytics):
• Big Data Analysis in Digital Marketing.pptx
• Social Media Marketing as One of the Main Methods of Digital Marketing.pptx
• Digital marketing as the main method of Brand Promotion in International Business.pptx
• School-to-work transition.pdf
• The Role of International Labor has to play in solving the Global Problem of Youth Unemployment.pdf
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Chile
Our partner institution:
The partnership between UFT and METU has been beneficial to both the participating staff and students: two professors visited METU and two students spent a semester at METU. At the same time, two professors from METU visited UFT. Jonathan Flaquer (student from UFT) said this about his exchange semester at METU:
'My experience at the METU was incredible. Never thought that in there I would be able to meet so many people from so many different cultural backgrounds. And although we came from different countries, we have some interest in common. I could learn more about not just academic stuff but also about values and comprehend and respect other’s culture and points of view, which I think is very important. No regrets!'
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India
Our partner institution:
St. Mary’s was established in 1982 and was recently recognized as one of the top three co-educational institutions in Hyderabad and was referred to as the most ’Happening’ college in the twin cities (Hyderabad and Secunderabad).
The partnership between St. Mary’s and METU has been beneficial to both the participating staff and students: one of their professors visited METU and two students from St. Mary’s spent a semester at METU. At the same time, one professor from METU visited St. Mary’s.
St. Mary’s has immensely devoted its efforts to bring the most out of its students through different means. This together with all its other endeavors can be read in the following official documents:
St. Mary's Educational Society.pdf
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Israel
Our partner institution:
Jerusalem College of Technology
Founded in 1969, JCT is the second-largest academic institution in Jerusalem. This partnership between JCT and METU has been beneficial to both the participating staff and students: four professors from JCT visited METU. At the same time, eight professors and staff from METU visited JCT.
Dynamical study of plane curves in pieces of art.pdf
Jewish Art and Geometry collaborate in Math Education.pdf
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South Africa
Our partner institution:
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
On 20th of July 2017, Nelson Mandela University (NMU) was officially renamed: the only university in the world to carry the name of Nelson Rolihlala Mandela. The partnership between NMU and METU has been beneficial to both the participating staff and students: two professors from NMU visited our university and two professors from METU visited NMU.
Furthermore, professor Olivier Werner from NMU has been a vital player on the realization of the STEAM project. In essence, the project provides workshops to teachers and pupils to help to master molecule sculpture software. A cover of all the recent achievements and progress of this project can be found here:
Recently, the university has been focussing more on sustainability. Below you can check the extraordinary achievements on this and other areas (e.g. enrollment numbers) by the university:
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