Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)

Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)

A new mobility type, the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), provides funding options for short-term mobilities in a blended format. The blended format includes a short-term physical stay abroad and a compulsory virtual/online learning activity (or component) before, during or after the physical mobility. This blended mobility as a whole is awarded with a minimum of 3 ECTS credits (physical and virtual component combined). 

Current Offers

A list of Blended Intensive Programmes is published here.

Funding Options 

The International Office provides funding for Blended Intensive Programmes which are organised by a partner university of the University of Siegen.

The Erasmus+ Grants can be found here.

Important:

• Students can only receive funding for a maximum of two Blended Intensive Programmes per academic year.
• Students can only be funded for a maximum of four Blended Intensive Programmes within a study cycle.

Requirements

The following requirements must be met by both organising institution and participant: 

• duration of the physical stay abroad must be between 5 and 30 days
• physical and virtual component must be completed successully
• the blended mobility as a whole must be awarded with a minimum of 3 ECTS (physical and virtual component combined)
• credits achieved abroad must be recognised towards the degree in Siegen
• the blended mobility must be thourougly documented (see Erasmus+ Documents) 

Application Procedure

Students apply directly at the partner institution. Successful applicants contact the coordinator Madeleine Höfer a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the start of the BIP via e-mail. Applications handed in later cannot be accepted. If questions arise regarding the Online Form or the application procedure, students contact also directly the coordinator Madeleine Höfer.

• Letter of Acceptance
• Confirmation of enrolment (Studienbescheinigung) 
• CV

Erasmus+ Documents 

BIP participants must document their stay abroad in accordance with the EU guidelines.  

Before the Mobility:  

• Letter of Acceptance (issued by partner university)
• Online Learning Agreement for Studies 
• if applicable: Declaration on Honour for Equal Oppoprtunities and Inclusion
• for stays with a duration of more than 14 days: Online Language Support (OLS) Placement Test
• Grant Agreement (issued by ISA once the above documents have been submitted)

After the Mobility: 

• Confirmation of Stay
• Transcript of Records
• Confirmation of Recognition from the University of Siegen (Anerkennungsnachweis)
• Participant Report (EU)

Information for Departments

If you are interested in hosting a Blended Intensive Programme at the University of Siegen, please contact the coordinator Madeleine Höfer for further information in the planning process.