Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport for the period 2021–2027. The programme supports the international mobility of students and staff, strengthening cooperation between universities worldwide and promoting the development of academic, professional and intercultural skills.
Through Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (KA171), Neapolis University Pafos collaborates with universities in partner countries outside the European Union, offering students and staff the opportunity to gain international experience.
Indicative examples of partner regions and countries include:
These international partnerships provide students and staff with opportunities to participate in mobility programmes for studies, traineeships, teaching and training, strengthening academic cooperation and intercultural exchange.
Outgoing Students – Neapolis University Pafos
Students of Neapolis University Pafos have the opportunity to study or undertake a traineeship abroad through the Erasmus+ programme. Erasmus+ provides students with the possibility to gain international academic experience, develop intercultural skills and enhance their future employability.
Types of Mobility
Students can participate in Erasmus+ through the following mobility opportunities:
Student Mobility for Studies (SMS)
Students may study at a partner university abroad for:
The courses taken abroad are fully recognised by Neapolis University Pafos through the ECTS system.
Student Mobility for Traineeships (SMP)
Students may undertake a traineeship in an organisation abroad, such as:
Traineeships may take place:
Duration of Mobility
Student mobility may last between:
2 – 12 months per study cycle
Each student may participate in Erasmus+ mobility for a maximum of 12 months per study cycle:
Application Procedure
Students interested in participating in the Erasmus+ programme must follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Call for Applications
Students should check the Erasmus Office announcements for the call for applications.
Step 2 – Application Submission
Students must submit the following documents to the International Relations Office:
Step 3 – Selection Process
Applications are evaluated based on:
Step 4 – Nomination
Selected students are nominated to the partner university by the Erasmus Office.
Step 5 – Learning Agreement
Students must complete the Learning Agreement, which specifies the courses or traineeship activities to be undertaken during the mobility.
Financial Support
Students participating in Erasmus+ mobility receive a financial contribution from Neapolis University Pafos through Erasmus+ funds.
The grant contributes to covering part of the costs related to:
The Erasmus grant is a contribution to the cost of living abroad and may not cover all expenses.
Erasmus+ KA171 Funding (International Mobility)
Student Mobility (SMS / SMP)
Incoming Students (to Europe)
| Type | Grant |
| Student mobility | €850 / month |
Outgoing Students (from Europe to Partner Countries)
| Type | Grant |
| Student mobility | €700 / month |
Staff Mobility
| Type | Grant |
| Staff mobility | €180 / day (up to 14 days) |
| From day 15 onwards | 70% of the daily rate |
Additional Funding
Students with fewer opportunities
€250 / month
Traineeship mobility
€150 / month
Final Payment
The remaining amount is paid after the student:
Recognition of Mobility
After the completion of the mobility period, students receive:
The mobility period is recognised through:
Required Documents After Mobility
Upon completion of the mobility, students must submit:
