The International Relations Office of Western Balkans University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Erasmus+ KA171 Student Mobility Programme at the University of Applied Sciences “Lavoslav Ružička” in Vukovar (VEVU), Croatia.
The mobility will take place during the Summer Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year and offers eligible WBU students the opportunity to study at an international partner institution, gain academic and professional experience abroad, strengthen intercultural competencies, and broaden their international academic network.
Selected students may receive Erasmus+ financial support, including an individual grant of EUR 800 per month, distance-based travel support and, where applicable, additional support for participants with fewer opportunities and for eligible green travel options.
The mobility will take place during the Summer Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year and offers eligible WBU students the opportunity to study at an international partner institution, gain academic and professional experience abroad, strengthen intercultural competencies, and broaden their international academic network.
Selected students may receive Erasmus+ financial support, including an individual grant of EUR 800 per month, distance-based travel support and, where applicable, additional support for participants with fewer opportunities and for eligible green travel options.
Objectives
The Erasmus+ KA171 mobility programme aims to:
- Provide WBU students with an international academic experience at VEVU in Croatia.
- Support the development of academic, professional, and intercultural competencies.
- Enable students to complete part of their study programme abroad with academic recognition at WBU.
- Strengthen academic cooperation between Western Balkans University and VEVU.
- Expand students’ international academic and professional networks.
- Encourage mobility, cultural exchange, and European academic cooperation.
Scope
The call is particularly relevant for students enrolled in:
- Bachelor in Physiotherapy
- Students should be in Year II at the time of application.
Students may apply for Student Mobility for Studies (SMS), during which they will attend courses at VEVU and complete an agreed study programme that can be recognised by Western Balkans University upon successful completion of the mobility.
The mobility will take place during the Summer Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, with the recommended study period:
1 March 2027 – 7 July 2027
The mobility is supported through Erasmus+ KA171 funding, including:
The mobility is supported through Erasmus+ KA171 funding, including:
- EUR 800 per month individual mobility grant
- Distance-based travel contribution
- Additional financial support for participants with fewer opportunities, where applicable
- Higher travel support for eligible green travel options, including bus, train, bicycle, or carpooling
The academic programme and recognition of courses will be defined through the Erasmus+ Learning Agreement for Student Mobility for Studies.
Guidelines
Applicants must:
- Be actively enrolled at Western Balkans University during the academic year in which the mobility takes place.
- Meet the academic requirements applicable to their programme and mobility.
- Have a minimum GPA of 7.0.
- Have at least B2 level English language proficiency.
- Propose a study plan compatible with their academic programme and suitable for recognition after completion of the mobility.
Students are advised to contact their Academic Advisor for guidance when completing the Learning Agreement and selecting appropriate courses from the host institution’s course catalogue.
Required documents
Applicants must submit:
- Academic transcript for all completed semesters, issued by the Registrar’s Office in English
- Copy of passport
- Application Form
- Motivation Letter
- English Language Proficiency Certificate
- Learning Agreement
Application Form
Deadline
25/10/2026
Submission
[email protected]
Applications should be submitted electronically to the Erasmus+ Unit / International Relations Office of Western Balkans University.
Applications should be submitted electronically to the Erasmus+ Unit / International Relations Office of Western Balkans University.