Erasmus+ Programme
The Erasmus+ Programme is the new initiative that replaced the Lifelong Learning and Youth Programmes implemented by the European Union in the field of education and youth between 2007 and 2013. Although primarily project-based, it also includes individual mobility activities.
The Erasmus+ Higher Education Programme is an EU initiative that encourages cooperation between higher education institutions and the business world. It provides non-refundable financial support for the implementation of joint projects and short-term student and staff exchanges between higher education institutions. It also promotes stronger ties and cooperation between universities and the professional sector to enhance the employability of graduates and align the higher education system with the needs of the labor market.
The main goal of the programme is to improve the quality of higher education in Europe. This is achieved by fostering international cooperation between institutions, promoting mobility among students and staff within Europe, and supporting academic recognition and transparency of qualifications across participating countries.
In addition, graduates from a higher-quality European education system will be more equipped and better aligned with industry expectations. Erasmus+ also aims to break down stereotypes among European societies through academic exchange.
>> Institutional Erasmus Office
The Institutional Erasmus Office at Şırnak University is responsible for all activities related to incoming and outgoing students, academic, and administrative staff who travel abroad or to our university for study, training, or internship purposes. These activities are funded by grants allocated by the European Union.
The Institutional Erasmus Office shares the mission and vision of our university.
Our Mission
To ensure the effective, impartial, and transparent implementation of Erasmus+ educational and training activities at Şırnak University, maximizing participation in the programme. Our aim is to enhance the international visibility of both our university and our country, attracting foreign students, academics, and administrative staff.
To promote and establish bilateral and multilateral collaborations.
To bring scientific and technological advancements from abroad to our university through international cooperation, contributing to both our university and our country.
To enrich education with diverse perspectives through knowledge sharing by incoming teaching staff.
To strengthen our Exchange Programmes Unit through bilateral meetings with universities in various countries and by participating in international educational events to improve service quality.
To expand our cooperation globally by making agreements not only with programme countries but also with partner countries, providing opportunities to experience and assess different educational systems.
To ensure sustainability and permanence in cooperation through bilateral agreements with higher education institutions in programme and partner countries.
To disseminate information about Erasmus+ activities through our website and social media, informing universities, institutes, and research institutions abroad.
To provide and promote university support services for increasing the number of international participants.
To organize cultural trips to promote our country and raise awareness of our education and culture.
To highlight the benefits of Erasmus+ exchanges for students’ personal and professional development, explain the advantages of international experience, and support students in becoming more confident and competent representatives of their university and country.
To conduct interviews with successful Erasmus+ participants and share their experiences and achievements on our website and social media platforms.
Our Vision
To embrace internationalization, continuously improve and innovate for better service, and support sustainability as a university aligned with the Bologna Process.
To track current developments in education, training, and research.
To be aware of the advantages of cultural cooperation and strive to contribute positively to both our university and our country.
To become a pioneering, recognized, reliable, and respected institutional office providing international exchange and cooperation opportunities for students, academics, and administrative staff.