The Erasmus+ Programme for Traineeship promotes placements and internships, with a minimum duration of 2 months (60 full days), in enterprises or training and research centers in one of the European countries participating in the Programme. The Erasmus student has the opportunity to acquire specific skills and a better understanding of the socio-economic culture of the host country, with the aim of encouraging the mobility of young workers in Europe. UNIME annually publishes Calls for Applications for Erasmus+ Mobility Grants for Traineeship in which are reported all the information on how to participate.
Even recent graduates can carry out an Erasmus+ traineeship mobility experience. They must participate to the University call before graduating and can carry out the mobility within 12 months of obtaining the degree.
It is possible to spend up to 12 months of mobility for traineeship for each study cycle; in case of single cycle study courses, such as Medicine, students can take a mobility period up to 24 months. The student must be regularly enrolled at UNIME and must participate in the relative call. To ensure quality, mobility must concern the student’s academic path and has to meet his personal aspirations.
Erasmus students receive a financial contribution to partially cover the expenses incurred during their traineeship period abroad. The grant, provided by the Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE, is not intended to cover the full cost of living. It is calculated based on the actual number of days spent abroad and the destination country, according to the following scheme:
Destination Groups
- Group 1 € 500,00 - (High cost of living): Danimarca, Finlandia, Irlanda, Islanda, Liechtenstein, Lussemburgo, Norvegia, Svezia, Regno Unito.
- Group 2 € 450,00 - (Medium cost of living): Austria, Belgio, Cipro, Francia, Germania, Grecia, Malta, Olanda-Paesi Bassi, Portogallo, Spagna.
- Group 3 € 450,00 - (Low cost of living): Bulgaria, Croazia, Estonia, Lettonia, Lituania, Polonia, Repubblica Ceca, Romania, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Ex Repubblica Jugoslava di Macedonia, Turchia, Ungheria.
Additional Funding from UniME: The University of Messina provides supplementary contributions as outlined in the Call for Applications. Notably, if the traineeship results in the acquisition of curricular ECTS, the total amount of the grant may be doubled.
The University of Messina guarantees the recognition of training activities carried out abroad, in accordance with the "Regulations for the Recognition of Periods of Study and Training Abroad".
- Curricular Recognition: Activities are recognized as part of the student's academic career as specified in the Learning Agreement.
- Extra-curricular Credits: Even if the activities do not grant curricular credits, students will be awarded Extra-curricular ECTS. The number of credits is calculated based on the actual duration of the traineeship as certified in the Traineeship Certificate.
- Recent Graduates: Students completing a mobility after graduation may request the registration of their Erasmus experience in their Diploma Supplement.
The University of Messina guarantees the recognition of training activities carried out abroad, in accordance with the "Regulations for the Recognition of Periods of Study and Training Abroad".
- Curricular Recognition: Activities are recognized as part of the student's academic career as specified in the Learning Agreement.
- Extra-curricular Credits: Even if the activities do not grant curricular credits, students will be awarded Extra-curricular ECTS. The number of credits is calculated based on the actual duration of the traineeship as certified in the Traineeship Certificate.
- Recent Graduates: Students completing a mobility after graduation may request the registration of their Erasmus experience in their Diploma Supplement.
UniME provides students with a range of tools to facilitate the independent search for a "Host Institution" and the submission of applications:
- UniME Database of Host Institutions (Erasmus+ Traineeship): this database contains a list of foreign Universities and Organizations with which UniME has established Bilateral Agreements or Letters of Intent, as well as those that have expressed availability to host mobility students.
- European Commission Platforms: students may consult the official portals Drop’pin@EURES and ErasmusIntern, which list available traineeship positions within European institutions and organizations.
- Dpointgroup Platform: offers traineeship opportunities across various disciplinary fields, with flexible durations based on student needs.
- Academic Support and Web Resources: students can seek assistance from the International Mobility Coordinator (Academic Coordinator) of their specific Degree Course. Alternatively, they may refer to the official European Commission website or the dedicated European platforms (please refer to the Call for Applications for further details).
International Traineeship Unit
The Office is responsible for the management of Erasmus+ mobility for traineeships, teaching, and staff training activities.
- Email: traineeship@unime.it
- Phone: +39 090 676 8532 / 8358 / 8315