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To participate in the Erasmus programme higher education institutions must have an Erasmus University Charter (EUC). If an institution wishes to participate in work placement mobility, it must hold an Extended Erasmus University Charter (EEUC). The European Policy Statement (EPS) is central to the application for the Erasmus University Charter. This year's deadline for applying for a new charter is 29 March; for further information on the Erasmus University Charter please visit the Executive Agency's website where you can also find a list of current EUC holders
The Erasmus University Charter is, in effect, an 'entry-ticket' into the Erasmus programme. It is valid for the lifetime of the current Lifelong Learning Programme (until 2013).
All mobility funds are handled by the National Agency, which in the United Kingdom, is the British Council. The EUC entitles institutions to apply to the National Agency for Erasmus funds for mobility.
This will be given, by the home institution, to each participating student in the Erasmus programme. The Erasmus Student Charter contains information on the rights and responsibilities of the student. It lists entitlements such as free tuition and recognition of studies abroad, and responsibilities of the student such as observing the rules and regulations of the host institution.
The European Quality Charter for Mobility was approved by the European Parliament in 2006 as a reference document for people undertaking, planning or organising education or training visits (“mobilities”) abroad.The Charter seeks to provide guidance on all necessary aspects of such visits,whether carried out by adults or young people, and whether for formal or non-formal learning, so as to ensure that the visit is as successful as possible. Read more
The NUS has developed a Charter on what should form the basis for an internationalised university. The Charter highlights the importance of having a "truly mobile student population", being fully integrated in the Bologna Process including emphasising the importance of external recognition such as Erasmus University Charter, ECTS and Diploma Supplement Labels and the importance of having a "transparent process for recognising qualifications and credit obtained in other countries".
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