Call for Applications Erasmus+ KA171 – Istanbul Technical University (Türkiye)

University of Sciences and Technology of Oran – Mohamed Boudiaf (USTO-MB)

Call for Applications

Erasmus+ KA171 mobility in partnership with Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Türkiye

Academic Year 2026–2027 – Second Semester (Spring)

Mobility opportunities

  • Bachelor’s students
  • Master’s students
  • PhD students
  • Number of mobilities: 1 Erasmus+ funded place. Additional students may be nominated for zero-grant mobility, subject to the availability of places and ITU approval.

Please note: final selection and admission are carried out by ITU. Nomination by USTO-MB does not guarantee admission or the award of an Erasmus+ grant.

Mobility period

  • Second (Spring) semester of Academic Year 2026–2027
  • The exact mobility dates must be agreed with ITU and the receiving academic supervisor.

Duration of mobility

  • Students: one semester.
  • Students staying in Türkiye for more than 90 days must complete the relevant residence permit procedures.

Eligibility conditions

  • Students must be regularly enrolled at USTO-MB during Academic Year 2026–2027.
  • Bachelor’s students: minimum overall average equivalent to a CGPA of 2.50/4.00 on ITU’s scale.
  • Master’s and PhD students: minimum overall average equivalent to a CGPA of 3.00/4.00 on ITU’s scale. USTO-MB averages (marks out of 20) are converted to the 4.00 scale by the Erasmus+ Office.
  • Minimum English level: B1.
  • Candidates must select a study or research programme compatible with their academic programme at USTO-MB and within the subject area of the USTO-MB – ITU agreement.
  • Master’s and PhD students must either follow courses at ITU or have an academic/research supervisor at ITU. Students conducting research must provide a signed acceptance letter from their ITU supervisor.

Documents to be submitted – Bachelor’s and Master’s students

  • Certificate of enrolment at USTO-MB
  • Transcript of Records showing the overall average (marks out of 20)
  • Proof of English level (B1 minimum)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Preliminary Learning Agreement with the detailed list of courses to be followed at ITU
  • Copy of a valid passport (names must appear exactly as in the passport)
  • Acceptance letter from an ITU supervisor, if undertaking research (Master’s students)

Documents to be submitted – PhD students

  • Certificate of enrolment at USTO-MB
  • Transcript of Records showing the overall average (marks out of 20)
  • Proof of English level (B1 minimum)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter and detailed research proposal or work plan
  • Signed acceptance letter from an ITU academic/research supervisor
  • Copy of a valid passport (names must appear exactly as in the passport)

ITU academic offer

Candidates are strongly encouraged to consult the academic information provided by ITU and to check that their intended courses or research activities are compatible with their home programme before applying.

Application procedure

Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the USTO-MB Erasmus+ platform: 

Étudiants en Licence et Master:
https://istimara.univ-usto.dz/home/masters.php

Doctorants :

https://istimara.univ-usto.dz/home/doctorants.php

No paper applications will be accepted. Incomplete or late applications may be rejected.

Calendar

  • Launch of the USTO-MB call: 11 October 2026
  • Internal USTO-MB application deadline: 7 November 2026

Contacts

Erasmus+ Office – USTO-MB

University of Science and Technology of Oran – Mohamed Boudiaf

Administrative Tower – 9th Floor

erasmusplus@univ-usto.dz

Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator: Dr. Souad KHELLAT-KIHEL

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