Information for Outgoing Students
BSA has been successfully participating in the Erasmus programme since 2006, in accordance with all Charter principles. In 2020, the Academy applied for the Charter for the 2021–2027 period through a simplified procedure, as BSA had been active and compliant with the Charter principles since the 2017 Erasmus+ call.
BSA was awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) for 2021–2027.
The ECHE provides an excellent opportunity to take part in all Erasmus+ activities, such as individual learning mobility and/or cooperation for innovation and best practices in the next Erasmus+ period.
Obtaining the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education is a prerequisite for all higher education institutions located in the EU wishing to apply for and participate in individual learning mobility and/or cooperation for innovation and best practices within the Programme.
MAKE USE OF ERASMUS+ OPPORTUNITIES
For students:
- Study mobility
- Internship mobility (including placements for recent graduates)
- Short-term mobility (study or internship)
For staff:
- Teaching (including guest lecturers from companies)
- Staff training and professional development
Main documents:
ERASMUS CHARTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 2021-2027.
New information about ERASMUS+ 2022.-2027.
Nolikums par Erasmus programmas mobilitāti
Study Mobility
The Erasmus+ programme offers students of the Baltic International Academy (BIA) the opportunity to study according to their curriculum at one of more than 120 foreign universities in 24 EU countries.
Inter-institutional agreements have been concluded in various study programmes.
A note is made in the diploma that the student has completed part of their studies at a foreign university or organization.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Students can apply for participation in Erasmus+ exchange programmes in all accredited study programmes, study forms, and higher education levels.
At the time of mobility, the student must have completed at least the first year of undergraduate studies.
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Good academic performance with an average grade of at least 7 points;
- No academic or financial debts;
- Foreign language proficiency of at least level B1.
DURATION OF PARTICIPATION
The duration of long-term study mobility within one study cycle may be up to one academic year (12 months), but not less than 2 months.
Short-term study mobility (including BIP) may last up to 30 days, but not less than 5 physical days, with an additional period of virtual mobility.
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR LONG-TERM STUDIES
- For the autumn semester – by 15 April
- For the spring semester – by 15 October
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR STUDY MOBILITY
Before submitting the application, the student must:
- Familiarize themselves with all documentation and information on the Erasmus+ mobility programme available on the website;
- Review Erasmus+ partner universities to find study opportunities matching their programme and interests;
- Consult with the programme director;
- Fill in the Application Form for Studies and submit it in person with the programme director’s signature.
BEFORE DEPARTURE
If the candidate meets the selection criteria and the host institution confirms the nomination, the required documents must be submitted to the Erasmus Office (see Procedure for Student Document Submission).
List of Blended Intensive Program(BIP)
Student Application Form for Studies
Procedure for Student Document Submission
Learning Agreement for Studies
Learning agreement studies guidelines
AFTER MOBILITY
Within one month after the end of the mobility period, students must submit the following documents to the Erasmus+ coordinator:
- Confirmation of the study period from the host university, with dates matching the financial agreement, signed and stamped;
- Learning Agreement signed by all three parties and stamped by both universities (if in paper form);
- Transcript of Records;
- Completed online report (Mobility Report), which will be sent to the student’s email.
The courses listed in the transcript must correspond to those in the Learning Agreement.
Traineeship Mobility (Internship Abroad)
The Erasmus+ programme also provides students of the Baltic International Academy (BIA) with the opportunity to complete an internship (traineeship) in organizations, companies, institutions, or research centers in European Union countries.
The traineeship period allows students to apply the knowledge gained at BIA in practice, acquire professional skills, and gain international experience.
A note is made in the diploma that the student has completed an internship abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.
SELECTION CRITERIA
All students enrolled in accredited study programmes, study forms, and higher education levels may apply.
Internships are available to all students starting from the second semester of the first year.
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Average grade not lower than 7 points;
- No academic or financial debts;
- Knowledge of a foreign language at minimum level B1 (confirmed by OLS certificate).
DURATION OF PARTICIPATION
A long-term traineeship can last up to 12 months (total) but not less than 2 months.
A traineeship can also be undertaken by recent graduates within one year after graduation, and this period is counted towards the total mobility duration within the same study cycle.
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR TRAINEESHIPS
- At least 2 months before the planned start date of the traineeship.
- For post-diploma internships, the student must apply before graduation, i.e. while still officially enrolled at BIA.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR TRAINEESHIP MOBILITY
Before submitting an application, the student must:
Review all information about the Erasmus+ programme and document submission procedure;
Find a suitable host organization (company, institution, research center, etc.) corresponding to their study field;
Consult with their programme director;
Obtain a confirmation letter from the host organization approving the internship as an Erasmus+ placement;
Complete the Application Form for Traineeships and submit it in person with the programme director’s signature.
BEFORE DEPARTURE
After confirmation from the host organization, the student must submit a complete set of documents to the Erasmus Office (see “Procedure for Student Document Submission”):
The procedure for submitting documents for students
Application form for traineeship (students)
Learning Agreement Traineeships
Learning agreement traineeships guidelines
Erasmus+ Traineeship and Internship Finder
AFTER MOBILITY
Within one month after completing the traineeship, the student must submit the following to the Erasmus+ coordinator:
- Certificate of completion of the traineeship period from the host organization, with dates matching the financial agreement, signed and stamped;
- Traineeship Agreement signed by all parties;
- Completed section “After the Mobility”, signed by the host organization;
- Online report (Mobility Report) received by email.
The content and duration of the traineeship must correspond to the provisions stated in the Learning Agreement for Traineeships.
TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students do not pay tuition fees at the host institution but must continue paying tuition at BIA according to their payment schedule.
The scholarship amount is calculated based on applicable individual support rates for higher education mobility:
Piemērojamās individuālā atbalsta likmes personu mobilitātei
DOCUMENTS FOR ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Application form for acad./admin. Staff
Working plan for staff mobility
INSURANCE
EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)
In Latvia, the right to receive an EHIC is granted to:
- Latvian citizens;
- Latvian non-citizens;
- Citizens of EU/EEA countries residing in Latvia for work or self-employment, and their family members;
- Foreigners with permanent residence permits in Latvia;
- Refugees and persons granted alternative status.
📎 Official source: http://www.vmnvd.gov.lv
Leading insurance companies:
CONTACTS:
Valeria Seile Street 4, room 107, phone number - +371 67100603
Erasmus + coordinator - Viktorija Petlak (
Assistant coordinator - Anzhelika Bula (
Open hours
Tuesday: 16: 00 - 18: 00
Thursday: 14: 00 - 16: 00
