The Erasmus+ Program at Clermont School of Business
Every year, thanks to the Erasmus program in business schools, thousands of students continue their studies or undertake internships abroad. This international mobility aid program is accessible to all European nationals enrolled in a university program as well as to all staff of higher education institutions.
For nearly 40 years, Clermont School of Business has established a network of partner business schools to enable its students to spend time abroad and develop their knowledge and skills in international relations. The Erasmus program perfectly aligns with the School’s objectives. It offers the best possible educational experience while helping future graduates become innovative, creative leaders who are respectful of their environment and sensitive to the dynamics and challenges of tomorrow.
In which countries can you go with the Erasmus+ program?
Many countries participate in the Erasmus+ program. This includes all members of the European Union, as well as non-EU countries such as:
- Iceland,
- Liechtenstein,
- Norway,
- Turkey,
- North Macedonia.
Following Brexit and the UK’s exit from the European Union, the conditions for participation in the Erasmus+ program have not yet changed. However, the situation may evolve in the coming years, depending on the decision of the leaders to stay in or leave the exchange program. Switzerland, as well as some European partners of Clermont School of Business, is also not part of the participating countries.
Within the School, students will be offered a choice of destinations based on their professional project and profile. They can then apply to several partner institutions.
How to participate in Erasmus with my business school?
Obtaining an Erasmus scholarship is valid for students who wish to take courses or do an internship abroad. To do this, it is essential to meet several conditions. Formalities generally begin a year in advance. To participate in the Erasmus+ program at our business school, a departure procedure comprising several steps must be followed by the students and Clermont School of Business.
To inform candidates about the possibilities of studying abroad, information meetings are regularly organized at the beginning of the year or semester. Students must then contact the International Relations Office to submit an application.
This application includes the following documents:
- Mobility contract: This document aims to define the education or training program and must be approved by the partner institutions.
- Study contract or learning agreement: Valid for both study and internship mobilities, this document summarizes the list of subjects taken or the internship program. It must be signed by the student as well as the heads of the host and home institutions.
- European Health Insurance Card: It allows any national of an EU member country to receive care in another member country. It is essential for staying abroad.
- Bank account details (RIB) in the student’s name: This will allow the Erasmus+ scholarship to be paid at the beginning of the mobility period. It is essential not to change or close the current account before the end of the stay abroad.
- Proof of Liability Insurance: The civil liability certificate must cover the mobility period.
The business school student applying for the Erasmus program must also take a language test before departure and upon return. This is done on the program’s Online Linguistic Support platform. Indeed, good language skills are required to follow the teachings provided by partner universities.
Once the application is completed and submitted to the International Relations Office, it will be reviewed by a Commission composed of the said office, as well as tutor professors and program heads. The Commission is organized three times a year, in February, June, and September.
Once their application is selected, students will be offered a choice of destination and then must apply to one of the partner universities, which reserves the right to accept or reject the candidate.
Upon arrival at the host institution, the student will need to provide other documents, such as the certificate of arrival and presence, to officially validate their registration in the program and thus benefit from mobility aid.
Students wishing to obtain an Erasmus scholarship for an internship abroad can consult the ESN International network platform or contact the School’s internship managers.
When can you go study at a business school with Erasmus+?
In theory, it is possible to apply for an Erasmus stay on Parcoursup, either right after the baccalaureate and if it is a professional internship.
However, Clermont School of Business operates slightly differently from other schools and universities. Within the business school, the Erasmus+ program is used to emphasize degree mobility, particularly enabling the attainment of a Double Degree. Thus, within a Bachelor’s program, it is possible to undertake mobility from the first semester of the 3rd year. Stays can be for one semester or a full year.
In a Master’s program, it is essential to complete at least 50% of the coursework in Clermont-Ferrand.
To learn all about the conditions for internships and studies in Erasmus, feel free to consult our page on studying abroad according to programs.
Is it possible to go abroad several times?
Do you wish to undertake several stays abroad for your studies or an internship? It is possible, subject to available funds, to go abroad several times with the Erasmus program. The maximum mobility duration is 12 months per study cycle (Bachelor, Master, MSc MS).
Some scenarios:
- Within the same university cycle, it is possible to undertake multiple study or internship stays abroad, up to a maximum of 12 months. Example: A student has already completed a 4-month internship during their first year of Master’s. They can benefit from a new mobility period of up to 8 months during their second year.
- A 12-month stay abroad has been completed during a university cycle. It is possible to benefit from an additional 12 months, provided it is a different cycle. Example: A student benefited from a 12-month stay abroad during their third year of Bachelor’s. They can go abroad again for 12 months if they are enrolled in a Grande École Master’s program.
