CONSORTIUM MEMBERS

EU Universities
Ghent University, Belgium coordinator Soa University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria University of Zagreb, Croatia University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France University of Heidelberg, Germany Alexander Technological Educational Institution of Thessaloniki, Greece University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy University of Ljubljana, Slovenia University of Deusto, Spain Lund University, Sweden

BASILEUS
Balkan academic scheme for the internationalisation of learning together with EU universities
Basileus Secretariat Ghent University International Relations Ofce Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25 9000 Gent, Belgium basileus@UGent.be

Western Balkan Universities

University of Novi Sad, Serbia joint coordinator University of Tirana, Albania University of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina South East European University Tetovo (FYRO) Macedonia Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Skopje, (FYRO) Macedonia University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, (FYRO) Macedonia University of Prishtina, Kosovo University of Montenegro, Montenegro University of Belgrade, Serbia University of Kragujevac, Serbia

WWW.BASILEUS.UGENT.BE

Associated partners
Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania University of Shkodra, Albania King Baudouin Foundation, Belgium University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina Roma Virtual Network, Israel University in Mitrovica, Kosovo* SPARK, Netherlands University of Ni, Serbia

ERASMUS MUNDUS BASILEUS V

WESTERN BALK ANS REGION

* Kosovo : as dened under UNSCR 1244/99

This project is funded by the European Commission. The European Commission/ EACEA is not responsible for any use made of the information contained in this yer.

BASILEUS V
In this brochure you will nd information about a European mobility project for the Western Balkan region. This project is known as Basileus and provides scholarships for students and staff. If you are a national of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo* or (FYRO) Macedonia and want to study, teach or do research in a EU university, you can apply for a mobility scholarship within the projects framework on the level of Bachelor, Master, PhD, post-doctoral research and academic staff exchange. EU citizens who want to study, teach or do research in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo* or (FYRO) Macedonia can also apply for a scholarship.

ERASMUS MUNDUS ATION 2, STRAND 1

The EMA2 programme is a cooperation and mobility scheme in the area of higher education. The European Commission has launched this initiative to foster cooperation between higher education institutions from outside the EU with EU universities. It aims to boost exchanges of students, researchers and academic staff and to support mobility, in particular from non-EU countries to EU member states. There are different lots for different regions in the world and for each of them consortia have been formed. Students, researchers and staff from the area can apply to the selected consortium for scholarships.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Undergraduate (BA) Master (MA) Doctoral students (PhD) Post-doctoral researchers Staff Divided into three Target Groups (TG), dened by the European Commission: TG 1: Students and staff registered at one of the member universities of the consortium at the time of application. Types of mobility: BA MA PhD Post-doc Staff TG 2: Nationals of the Western Balkan countries registered/working at a non partner university in these countries or having obtained a university degree or equivalent at an institution in a Western Balkan partner country. (e.g. working applicants). Nationals of European countries registered/working at a non partner university in a European country or having obtained a university degree or equivalent at an institution in any European country. Types of mobility: MA PhD Post-Doc Staff TG 3: Nationals of the Western Balkan countries who are in particularly vulnerable situations for political and social reasons (refugees, asylum seekers, indigenous population, etc). Types of mobility: BA MA PhD Post-doc

THE BASILEUS PROJECT

The objective of the Basileus project is to promote mobility for students and staff between the Western Balkan countries and the EU; to enhance the understanding and the international cooperation between higher education institutions in both regions; to pave the way to international recognition of studies and qualications and to enhance the role of the higher education sector by exchanging knowledge, skills and expertise. The Basileus project strives to build structured long-term cooperation between all partners, resulting in a sustainable network. It offers the opportunity to boost the exchange of know-how for curriculum development, university-enterprise cooperation, international relations and university management.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships for all levels of higher education and all academic disciplines. Monthly subsistence allowance, travel costs, insurance and participation costs (if applicable)

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND DURATION

Duration BA MA Doctorate Post-Doc Staff 1 semester 1 academic year 1 semester 1 academic year 2 academic years 6 - 10 - 36 months 6 - 10 months 1 Month Allowance 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.800 2.500

APPLICATION
Online application at www.basileus.ugent.be

* Kosovo : as dened under UNSCR 1244/99