Erasmus +

The Erasmus+ Study Mobility is a programme that offers Casa College students the chance to travel to one of the European Union countries and study abroad for the years 2021-2027. At present, we are cooperating with 10 partner institutions that could serve as a destination opportunity for our students. More partner institutions will be added soon, after signing the inter-institutional agreements. 

Erasmus Calls 2023-2024 for Casa College Students and Staff Members 

Budget Erasmus+ 2021

Budget Erasmus+ 2022

By attending the programme, Casa College students can gain a lot of experience and value in education without having to worry so much about the financial aspect, as those who participate in the programme do not pay university fees abroad, only the tuition at Casa College. Also, those who qualify to go on the mobility programme will be awarded an Erasmus Grant which helps them to pay for their accommodation and daily expenses. A travel allowance is also provided to the students and it is calculated based on the distance between Cyprus and the host institution.

Travel Expenses for Students

Distance in KM  Available Funding per participant in Euros  In case of green travel 
100 – 499 180 210
500 – 1999 275 320
2000 – 2999 360 410
3000 – 2999 530 610
4000 – 7999 820 –
8000+ 1500 –

Funding available to students who are approved to participate in Erasmus+ Mobility
 
Group 1: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.
Group 2: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.
Group 3: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia,  Slovakia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Turkey.
  • Medium range EU grant: a medium range, between 260 and 540 EUR per month, will apply to mobility
    activities towards a country of similar living costs: a) from Group 1 to Group 1, b) from Group 2 to Group 2 and
    c) from Group 3 to Group 3.
  • Higher range EU grant: corresponds to the medium range applied by the National Agency plus at least 50 EUR
    and between 310 and 600 EUR per month. It applies to mobility activities towards a country of higher living
    costs: a) from Group 2 to Group 1 countries and b) from Group 3 to Group 1 and 2 countries.
  • Lower range EU grant: corresponds to the medium range applied by the National Agency minus at least 50 EUR and between 200 and 490 EUR per month. It applies to mobility activities towards a country of lower living costs: a) Group 1 to Group 2 and 3 countries and b) from Group 2 to Group 3.

Supporting Documents

Why participate in the Erasmus+ Programme (Students’ Mobilities)

  • It is a fabulous opportunity to experience the world
  • Put into practice your independence and self-reliance
  • Make friends across the globe
  • Improve inter-cultural skills
  • Add something very significant to your CV and create new job prospects for yourself
  • Create networks for the future

Eligibility
You may spend three (3) months or one (1) academic semester of your Bachelor studies under the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme. This period abroad will be fully accredited to your degree, through the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Facts:

  1. Casa College and the receiving institution must have an inter-institutional agreement between them for the applicant to study there with Erasmus+ in the specific area of study.
  2. You will receive an EU grant as a contribution to your expenses abroad including travelling expenses.
  3. You will not pay tuition fees at the host university.
  4. Your mobility destination should be different from the country you live in during your studies.
  5. Cyprus should not be considered a mobility destination.

Who can apply? (Students’ Mobilities)

CASA College graduates can also gain their first work experience abroad immediately after their graduation and within a period of 12 months after obtaining their degree. Even though the programme has a European Union character, it also offers the possibility to travel beyond the borders of the European Union.

To apply, the prospective student must meet the following criteria:

  • GPA of at least 2.5
  • At least 60 ECTS credits (1st year of studies) completed
  • Recommendation letter by a Faculty member

The Erasmus Grant will be discussed in detail with each participant after the selection of successful applicants. Priority will be given to students in their 3rd/4th year of study. For 2nd-year student mobilities, lower priority will be given.

Priorities for the Erasmus+ Programme

Procedure

Selection (Students’ Mobilities)

  1. Our procedure of selection is based on transparency. You will be selected in a fair way. Grants are awarded to students who have the best grades and they exhibit appropriate student behaviour.
  2. Other skills are also considered such as motivation, intellectual ability, analytical ability, maturity, determination to pursue an objective, interpersonal skills in teamwork, and ability to work in a multicultural context.

Before the period of study abroad:

  1. Your sending and receiving higher education institutions must sign a ‘Learning Agreement for Studies’ to ensure a transparent and efficient preparation of the exchange abroad, as well as to agree on how activities successfully completed abroad will be recognised. This document sets out the rights and responsibilities of the various parties.
  2. You will sign a ‘grant agreement’ specifying the duration of your mobility, the amount of the grant, and other rights and obligations.
  3. You will receive the Erasmus+ Student Charter, explaining your rights and obligations with respect to your period of study abroad.

After the period of study abroad:

  1. The receiving higher education institution must provide you and your sending institution with a transcript of records confirming that the agreed programme has been completed and acknowledge the results.
  2. Your higher education institution must recognise the credits (using the ECTS credit system or an equivalent system) as agreed in the Learning Agreement for Studies before the mobility and count them towards your degree, without any further requirements.

As an Erasmus+ student, you will be exempted from fees for tuition, registration, examinations, and charges for access to laboratories or libraries at the receiving institution. Small fees for insurance or student union membership may still apply.

Partners Universities
The European Commission’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency has granted Casa College the Erasmus Charter Higher Education (CY NICOSIA36).

Students interested in studying in one of the partner universities located in Europe should refer to the list of universities with which Casa College has an established bilateral agreement. Currently, Casa College cooperates with 7 different European countries and has 11 bilateral agreements signed with different higher education institutions for academic exchange.

Partner Country

Partner University and Erasmus code

Available types of mobility

S*

T*

Hungary

Edutus University (HU TATABAN 01)

✓

✓

Hungary

Kaposvar University (HU KAPOSVA 01)

✓

✓

Hungary

Eotvos Jozsef College (HU BAJA 01)

✓

✓

Poland

University of Life Sciences in Lublin (PLLUBLIN 04)

✓

✓

Poland

Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce (PL KIELCE 02)

✓

✓

Poland

Kazimierz Pulaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom (PL RADOM 01)

✓

✓

Czech Republic

University of South Bohemia (CZ CESKE 01)

✓

✓

Slovakia

Pan-European University (SK BRATISL 08)

✗

✓

Slovenia

Alma Mater Europaea – European Center (SI MARIBOR 10)

✓

✓

Romania

Universitatea Sapientia di Cluj-Napoca (RO CLUJNAP 07

✓

✓

Latvia

Baltic International Academy (LV RIGA 28)

✓

✓

* S: Student Mobility T: Teaching Mobility

Please contact the Erasmus Office at erasmus@casacollege.ac.cy for further guidance.

Study Mobility | Incoming Mobility

Incoming Erasmus Students – Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in studying at CASA COLLEGE (CYNICOSIA 36) within the Erasmus+ Framework.

Application Procedure

To take part in the Erasmus+ Exchange Program at CASA COLLEGE, you have to first contact the International or Erasmus Office at your Home Institution. This is in order to express your interest and examine if you are eligible for applying for an Erasmus+ Study Mobility.

CASA COLLEGE can only accept students under the areas of studies specified in the Bilateral Agreement between the two Institutions. If there is no signed Bilateral Agreement, then it will not be possible to accept students.

Once your Home Institution approves your application and officially nominates you for a Study Mobility at CASA COLLEGE, we can then start the Application Procedure.

Nominations

Your Home Institution should complete the Excel file here, for each of their students, before the nominations deadline and send it to erasmus@casacollege.ac.cy (Mrs. Maria Yiannoullou Pantziara).

Erasmus at CASA College!

In order to apply for an Erasmus+ Study Mobility at CASA College, you have to submit the following documents:
1. Fully Completed Application Form (typed)
2. Copy of a European Health Insurance Card or Private Health Insurance
3. Official Transcript of Records in English
4. Copy of the identity page of your passport or ID
5. Small photo in JPEG or PNG format
6. Official Certificate/Proof of English Language Proficiency (B2 and above)

The above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to erasmus@casacollege.ac.cy before the application deadline.

Language Requirements

The main language of instruction at CASA College is English. Students satisfy the English requirements if they have obtained a first degree that was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level with a minimum “C” or IELTS with a score of 5.0 or a score placement of CASA College Placement Test. The CEFR required level is B2. The college offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

Nomination Deadlines

Fall Semester: May 15

Spring Semester: October 30

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: June 15

Spring Semester: November 20

Academic Studies

In order to choose classes for studying at CASA College you have to check the Modules for:

BA in Hotel Administration

Adult Nursing Certificate

Cruise Ship Hospitality Operations Certificate

where you can find the list of offered modules for the upcoming semester.

Online Learning Agreement (OLA)/Learning Agreement

When planning your study schedule at CASA College, you should first check the requirements of your Home Institution (and your academic supervisor) and then fill in the Learning Agreement. Please ask your Home Institution to provide you with the template of the Learning Agreement.
The Learning Agreement is a confirmation of the list of the courses the student and makes the credits transfer easier. The student, the Home Institution, and CASA College must approve the agreement, before the student’s mobility.

Information required to fill in your Learning Agreement:

The Receiving Institution

Name CASA College Department Hospitality
Erasmus Code (If applicable) CYNICOSIA36 Department Hospitality
Address 3, Zan Moreas Street, 1075 Nicosia, Cyprus Country, Country Code CYPRUS, CY
Contact person
name/Incoming
Students Coordinator		 Maria Yiannoullou

Andria Onoufriou

 Erasmus
Institutional
Coordinator		 Maria Yiannoullou
E-mail
phone		 erasmus@casacollege.ac.cy

a.onoufriou@casacollege.ac.cy +357 22681882

 E-mail
phone		 erasmus@casacollege.ac.cy

+357 22681882

Guidelines on how to fill in your Online Learning Agreement (OLA)/Learning Agreement (LA):

1. Bachelor Students can only register for Bachelor courses and Master students can only register for Master courses. Please be careful in your selection and ensure that your academic supervisor at your home institution agrees with the selected courses.
2. The minimum number of ECTS you can select is 15 and the maximum is 30 ECTS per semester. No exceptions will be made.
3. Make sure that there are no timetable clashes between the selected courses.
4. Information and modules can be found here for:

BA in Hotel Administration

Adult Nursing Certificate

Cruise Ship Hospitality Operations Certificate

It doesn’t mean that the modules shown in this link will all be offered in the prospective semester, as the modules offered each semester are not the same.

5. The selected modules must be relevant to your programme of studies at the home institution.

Changes to the Online Learning Agreement (OLA)/Learning Agreement (LA):

Due to the existing internal regulation of CASA College, changes to the OLA/LA need to be finalized within the first two weeks of classes. Changes will be made ONLY in exceptional cases and where needed for academic purposes (i.e. ineligibility for graduation).

The agreement should be updated immediately when changes occur.

Please keep in mind that after arriving at CASA College you might have to modify the Learning Agreement for specific reasons, such as cancellations of classes or timetable clashes.

The students can fill in the Learning Agreement only when they receive the final Course List for the prospective semester. The signed form should be sent via email to erasmus@casacollege.ac.cy.

Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar serves as an information source and planning document for the students. The calendar includes registration dates, class start day, exam dates, and holidays.

CASA College October Orientation Programme

A week before the beginning of the Fall & Spring Semester, CASA College holds the Orientation for all new students. The Orientation Programme aims at familiarizing students with their new environment, assisting in their integration with new and existing students, improving their English language skills, and discovering the island before the beginning of the academic year. Please note that participation is free of charge.

Accommodation

CASA College will provide support in finding accommodation.

Please note that irrespective of whether you will select the proposed accommodation or whether you will find housing on your own, CASA College is not responsible for the actual reservation, housing conditions, or contracts between the students and landlords.

For any housing matters, you will have to contact the Student Affairs Officer, Mr. Rafael Kyriacou at studentaffairs@casacollege.ac.cy but only when the Erasmus Office notifies you.

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The procedure followed by Casa College for students participating in internship programs through the Erasmus+ program typically involves several steps to ensure a smooth and successful experience:

  1. Information Session: Casa College holds an information session to educate students about the Erasmus+ program, including its goals, benefits, and eligibility criteria. This session may cover details such as available destinations, duration of internships, financial support, and application procedures.
  2. Application Process: Interested students are required to submit their applications for the Erasmus+ internship program within the specified deadline. Applications usually include personal information, academic records, language proficiency certificates, and a statement of purpose explaining their motivation for participating in the program.
  3. Selection Procedure: After the application deadline, Casa College evaluates the applications based on academic performance, language proficiency, relevance of the internship to the student’s field of study, and other criteria. Selected candidates are notified of their acceptance into the program.
  4. Pre-Departure Orientation: Prior to departure, participating students attend a pre-departure orientation session. This session covers important topics such as cultural adaptation, health and safety abroad, financial matters, and travel arrangements. Students also receive guidance on obtaining necessary visas and insurance coverage.
  5. Internship Placement: Casa College works closely with partner organizations and institutions in the host country to arrange suitable internship placements for the participating students. Efforts are made to match students with internships that align with their academic interests and career goals.
  6. Logistical Support: Casa College provides logistical support to students throughout the internship period. This may include assistance with accommodation arrangements, transportation options, and local amenities. Students are also provided with emergency contact information and support services in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
  7. Monitoring and Evaluation: During the internship period, Casa College maintains regular contact with both the students and the host organizations to monitor their progress and ensure a positive experience. Feedback is collected from students and host supervisors to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and identify areas for improvement.
  8. Post-Internship Debriefing: Upon completion of their internships, students participate in a debriefing session where they reflect on their experiences, share insights gained, and discuss how the internship has contributed to their personal and professional development. Casa College may also organize events or presentations where students can showcase their internship projects and experiences to the wider college community.
  9. Academic Recognition: Upon successful completion of the internship program, Casa College ensures that students receive academic recognition for their participation. This may involve the awarding of credits, transcripts, or certificates to acknowledge the learning outcomes achieved during the internship.

By following these procedures, Casa College aims to provide students with valuable international experiences that enhance their academic learning, cultural awareness, and employability skills through the Erasmus+ internship program.

Students of the Certificate in “Cruise Ship Hospitality Operations” have the option to choose one of the following companies:

  1. Royal Caribbean International: Royal Caribbean offers internship programs that may include cruises in the Mediterranean region. Interns have the chance to work in various departments onboard, gaining hands-on experience while traveling to destinations in the Mediterranean.
  2. Carnival Cruise Line: While Carnival primarily focuses on cruises in the Caribbean, they also offer Mediterranean itineraries during certain seasons. Students participating in Carnival’s internship programs may have the opportunity to work on these Mediterranean cruises.
  3. Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line operates cruises in the Mediterranean, and they offer internship opportunities for students interested in gaining experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Interns may work onboard their ships, assisting with guest services, entertainment, and other departments.
  4. Princess Cruises: Princess Cruises offers internships that may include cruises in the Mediterranean region. As one of the leading cruise lines, Princess provides opportunities for students to work onboard their ships and gain valuable experience in various departments.
  5. Costa Cruises: Costa Cruises specializes in Mediterranean cruises, offering itineraries to destinations throughout the region. They provide internship programs for students interested in the hospitality industry, allowing them to work onboard and gain practical experience in a multicultural environment.
  6. MSC Cruises: MSC Cruises offers internship opportunities for students interested in working on cruises in the Mediterranean. With a diverse range of itineraries in the region, MSC provides internships in departments such as guest services, entertainment, and onboard operations.
  7. Celestyal Cruises: Celestyal Cruises focuses on cruises in the Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean, offering internship programs for students interested in gaining experience in the cruise industry. Interns may have the opportunity to work onboard and explore destinations in the Mediterranean.

Students of the BSc in “Hotel Administration have the option to choose one of the following chain or group hotel companies:

  1. AccorHotels Group: AccorHotels is one of the largest hospitality groups in Europe, with a wide range of hotel brands including Novotel, ibis, Mercure, and Sofitel. They offer internship opportunities in various departments such as front office, food and beverage, sales and marketing, and human resources.
  2. Hilton Worldwide: Hilton operates numerous hotels across Europe under brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hampton by Hilton. They provide internship programs for students in areas such as hotel management, operations, and guest services.
  3. Marriott International: Marriott International is another major hospitality company with a significant presence in Europe. They own brands like Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton, Renaissance Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott. Marriott offers internships for students in departments such as front office, culinary, event management, and finance.
  4. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG): IHG owns popular hotel brands such as InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. They provide internship opportunities for students in various areas including operations, sales, finance, and human resources.
  5. Radisson Hotel Group: Radisson Hotel Group operates hotels under brands like Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, and Park Inn by Radisson. They offer internship programs for students interested in gaining experience in hotel management, food and beverage, housekeeping, and other departments.
  6. Melia Hotels International: Melia Hotels International is a Spanish hotel chain with properties across Europe under brands such as Gran Melia, ME by Melia, and Innside by Melia. They offer internships in areas such as guest services, events, revenue management, and digital marketing.

For all students under the Hospitality Department of CASA College – Possible internships

Tour Operators:

  1. TUI Group: TUI Group is one of the largest tour operators in Europe, offering a wide range of travel services including package holidays, flights, cruises, and hotel bookings. They may offer internships in areas such as tourism management, sales and marketing, destination management, and customer service.
  2. Thomas Cook Group: Thomas Cook was a major tour operator in Europe before its collapse, but some of its brands and operations have been acquired by other companies. Depending on the region and brand, there may still be internship opportunities available in areas such as travel operations, sales, and customer service.

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Erasmus Policy Statement

Outgoing Mobilities Erasmus+ Academic Year 2019-2022