Erasmus+ staff mobility
Erasmus+ staff mobility for teaching enables Vilnius University academic staff to teach at a partner higher education institution abroad.
Erasmus+ teaching visits at a higher institution
1. Key requirements
Who can participate?
The programme is open to Vilnius University academic staff, including:
- Professors
- Associate Professors
- Assistant Professors
- Lecturers
- Teaching Assistants
Where can I go?
Teaching mobility visits can be carried out at Erasmus+ partner higher education institutions in:
- EU Member States
- Erasmus+ associated countries: Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Türkiye, North Macedonia, Serbia
Who is given priority?
Priority is given to academic staff who:
- teach courses in a foreign language for incoming international students;
- participate in an Erasmus+ teaching visit for the first time;
- teach a course that is integrated into the host institution's study programme;
- contribute to strengthening cooperation between Vilnius University and the host institution, including developing future academic partnerships.
How do I find a host institution?
Teaching visits can take place at a higher education institution that has a bilateral Erasmus+ agreement with your faculty or with Vilnius University.
You can find partner institutions by study field and faculty in the list of Erasmus+ partner universities.
The teaching programme, timetable, and other visit arrangements are agreed directly between the visiting staff member and the receiving institution.
How long can the visit last?
The duration of an Erasmus+ teaching visit depends on the destination.
| Destination | Duration |
|---|---|
| EU Member States and Erasmus+ associated countries | 2–5 days (plus up to 2 travel days) |
| Erasmus+ non-associated third countries | 5–10 days |
2. How to apply
To participate in an Erasmus+ training or teaching mobility, staff members must submit an electronic application.
The application should include:
- the host institution or organisation;
- motivation for the visit;
- planned activities (Mobility Agreement);
- any other required information.
Applications can be submitted at any time during the academic year. However, staff are encouraged to apply at least 40 days before the planned mobility, taking into account the selection rounds below.
3. Selection process
Applications are evaluated by the relevant faculty or non-academic unit three times per academic year.
4. After your application is approved
Once your mobility has been approved:
- complete and sign the Mobility Agreement;
- submit the signed agreement to the mobility coordinator;
- submit the document within two months of approval, but no later than three weeks before the start of the mobility.
5. After your mobility
After returning from your Erasmus+ mobility, please complete the following steps.
Documents
Erasmus+ teaching visits by invited staff from foreign companies/organizations
Key requirements
Who can invite staff?
Invitations may be initiated by:
- faculties;
- centres with faculty status;
- research institutes;
- other University units with a justified academic need.
Eligible organisations
Invited staff may come from any company or organisation located in an Erasmus+ Programme country, regardless of its size, legal status, or sector.
Eligible organisations include:
- public or private companies (including social enterprises);
- local, regional, or national public authorities;
- Lithuanian diplomatic missions;
- European Union institutions;
- research institutes and research centres;
- educational institutions (from pre-school to higher education and adult education);
- non-profit organisations, associations, and NGOs.
Please note: Staff from organisations located in non-associated third countries are not eligible.
Teaching activities
Teaching visits may include:
- lectures;
- seminars;
- other teaching activities agreed in advance.
All visits must follow a Teaching Agreement approved by both Vilnius University and the invited staff member. The agreement defines the objectives, content, and teaching programme of the visit.