EMA2 ARCADE PROJECT

1. EMA2 ARCADE PROJECT Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

2. What is EMA2 ARCADE? • An Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project funded by the European Commission • Fund scholarships for Central Asian students and scholars that intend to spend a study/research/work period at a European University: • 84 students and scholars from Central Asia to EU • 5 levels of study: Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Doctorate and Staff • wide variety of academic fields • starting from 2012 • The project funds cover beneficiaries expenses as follows: • Subsistence allowance, Travel costs, Participation costs, Insurance • A Partnership of 13 Central Asian (CA) Universities, 7 European (EU) Universities and 7 Associates Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

3. Aims of the project Enabling students and scholars from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan to: • spend a mobility period abroad in Europe for the purpose of studying, teaching, training and research; • benefit both on a professional and personal level from this experience; • Enrich their academic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

4. Partnership: Geographical Coverage Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

5. Partners Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

6. Associates Kazakhstan Kazakh Ministry of Education Kyrgyzstan EdNet OshTU - Osh Technological University Uzbekistan Uzbek Ministry of Public Education TTPU - Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent Uzavtosanoat Effective Study LTD Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

7. Thematic Fields • Agriculture science; • Architecture, urban and regional planning; • Business Studies, Management Sciences; • Education, Teacher Training; • Engineering, Technology; • Geography, Geology; • Law; • Social Sciences. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

8. Target Groups • Scholarships can be awarded to beneficiaries belonging to 3 Target Groups: Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

9. Types ofMobility • Undergraduate:TG1 students enrolled in undergraduate programs that have successfully completed at least one year of their studies. TG3 students who have obtained a secondary school diploma. • Master:TG1 students currently enrolled in a master program. TG2 and TG3 students who have finished their undergraduate studies, hold a degree granting access to master studies. • Doctorate:TG1 students or young researchers currently enrolled in a doctoral program at their home University. TG2 and TG3 students or young researchers who have completed a master, hold a degree granting access to doctoral studies. • Post-doctorate:Young researchers holding a doctoral degree. • Staff:Academic staff or administrative staff dealing with International cooperation projects, regularly employed at one of the CA partner universities. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

10. Available Scholarships

11. The Scholarship Amounts • Subsistence allowance, monthly amount to be transferred to beneficiaries: • Undergraduate & Master 1.000 euro • Doctorate 1.500 euro • Post-doctorate 1.800 euro • Staff2.500 euro • Travel: the project will cover a round trip ticket per beneficiary from the Home to the Host Country within the limit of 1.500 euro. • Insurance: full coverage (health, travel, accident). • No tuition or registration fees will be requested by the host universities: • Exchange students will continue paying their registration fees at their university of origin. • The tuition fees for students applying for a full degree program will be covered by the project. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

12. EMA2 ARCADE When to apply? Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

13. Call forApplications The call for applications will be open the15th November 2011and will closethe31st January 2012. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

14. Start of the mobilities • Mobilities must start in 2012 according to the academic calendar of the Host University with the exception of: • 34 months Undergraduate mobilities must start by the 1st September2012; • 36 months Doctorate mobilities must start by June 2012; • Staff may start anytime during the project life (2012 – 2015). Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

15. EMA2 ARCADE How to Apply? Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

16. Application Process Candidates must apply with an online application system on internet during a Call for Applications. The available scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates with a fair and transparent selection process. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

17. Application Process • ARCADEOnline Application System includes: • available study places and academic positions at each EU partner university; • prerequisites and specific requirements for applying; • application form to be filled in and submitted electronically. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

18. Application Documents Application Documents: • Passport or National Identity Document • Academic Certification (Diplomas, transcripts with grades, etc) • Motivation letter • Language certification (check the specific requirements of the chosen course/University) • Forwarding Letter (TG1 Undergraduate and Master only) • Work Plan proposal (Doctorate, Post Doctorate, Staff) • Proof of registration (TG1 only) • Proof of TG3 status (TG3 only) • Statement of Commitment • Current CV • Letter of recommendation (TG2 and TG3 only) Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

19. Online Application System • The applicant will have to follow three steps: • Step 1:Registration of an account (valid email address) • Step 2:Application - After 5 minutes reception on the account a personal link to the application form. Submission of personal data • Step 3:Upload - Confirmation that the application has been received. Link to a personal upload page. Upload of all required documents. • Closure of the application • Only complete applications will be considered during the selection process. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

20. Online Application System Step 1:Registration of an account (valid email address) Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

21. Online Application System Step 2:After 5 minutes reception on the account a personal link to the application form. Personal data and submit Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

22. Online Application System Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

23. Online Application System Step 3:Confirmation that the application has been received Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

24. Online Application System • See Aavailable Fields of Study Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

25. Online Application System • Detailed Information Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

26. Online Application System • Choice of Type of Mobility and Subject Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

27. Online Application System • Link to a Personal Upload Page Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

28. Online Application System • Upload of Required Documents Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

29. EMA2 ARCADE Recognition of study Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

30. Recognition of Studies • One of the main commitments of the EMA 2 Programme. • One of the top concerns of students and scholars undertaking a mobility experience. • It reflects the mutual trust among the Partner Universities, that show in this sense to be aware that: • The Partner Universities are all top-level Universites that offer high quality courses; • The study programme at the Host University is coherent with the study programme at the Home University; • The study programme will be agreed between Home and Host University matching their academic offer. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

31. Recognition of Studies For Exchange Students the study period taken within the ARCADE project will be recognized in your Home Universities: • Learning Agreement/Work Plan proposal agreed with Home and Host University; • at the end of the mobility the Host University will issue a Transcript of Records in which are stated all the exams he/she has taken with correspondent grades and ECTS credits. • Once back, the Home University recognizes the studies taken abroad and it transfers the corresponding credits to the local academic career. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

32. ARCADE Project Contacts For any further information: • visit ARCADE web site http://www.arcade.polito.it For any questions or doubts: • contact the official project e-mail address: arcade@polito.it Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

33. Thank you for your attention! Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino