Your Responsibility
Students are responsible for finding the traineeship organisation and arranging accommodation.
Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility · Outgoing
Erasmus+ Internship (Traineeship) Mobility
Erasmus+ student mobility for traineeship can be carried out in institutions contacted by the University or in institutions/companies contacted directly by the student. The traineeship must be relevant to the student’s field of study and aims to strengthen professional skills and employability.
After receiving a positive response from the host organisation, students must request an official acceptance letter to be included in their Erasmus+ application file.
Application Period
See current call announcement
Duration
2–12 months
Language Exam
FSMVU Erasmus Language Exam (FSMEPT)
Grant
60 days
Preparing for Mobility
What Students Need to Know
Acceptance Letter
The host organisation must provide an official acceptance letter including exact dates (DD/MM/YYYY – DD/MM/YYYY).
Support When Needed
Students handle preparation steps independently and consult the International Programs Unit (IPU) when required.
Please Review
Important Notes
- A traineeship acceptance letter is mandatory at the application stage. Students are responsible for finding their traineeship organisation and arranging accommodation.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.20/4.00 (associate & bachelor’s) or 2.50/4.00 (master’s & PhD).
- Traineeship duration must be between 2 and 12 months. Your total Erasmus+ mobility at the same study level cannot exceed 12 months.
- Recent graduates: final-year students who apply and are selected before graduating can complete a traineeship within 12 months after graduation.
- All candidates must take the FSMVU Erasmus Language Exam (FSMEPT) announced in the call.
Applying for Erasmus+ Traineeship
Application Procedure
Expand each stage to review the application requirements.
01 Find a Host Organisation
Find a host organisation. It must be related to your field of study (e.g., Law students should complete the traineeship in a Law Office).
02 Obtain an Acceptance Letter
Obtain an official acceptance letter. Scanned copies are accepted. The letter must include the exact traineeship period in the format DD/MM/YYYY – DD/MM/YYYY.
03 Submit Your Application
Submit your application. Applications are submitted through the TURNA Portal.
04 FSMVU Erasmus Language Exam
Take the FSMVU Erasmus Language Exam (FSMEPT). Applicants are ranked by 50% academic score (GPA) and 50% language score, plus the bonus/deduction points of the National Agency Handbook.
TURNA Application Portal
Apply via TURNA Portal
Official online platform for Erasmus+ applications.
Once the total score is calculated, the required minimum score is announced. Students who meet the minimum score gain the right to benefit from Erasmus+ traineeship mobility with grant support, subject to quota and rules.
Students make preparations for their work placement abroad (visa, documents, accommodation) independently. When required for visa applications, IPU provides an official document confirming Erasmus+ traineeship status.
Financial Support
Grant & Payments
The grant is a contribution to your costs abroad, not full coverage.
60 Days of Grant
- Groups 1–2 countries: €750 / month
- Group 3 countries: €600 / month
- Travel support based on distance band (higher for green travel)
- Students with fewer opportunities: +€250 / month (details)
- Days beyond the grant period are zero-grant
80% Before · 20% After
- 80% within 30 days after the grant agreement is signed
- 20% within 45 days after return documents and the EU Survey are completed
- Payments are made in EUR to a VakıfBank Euro account in your name
- Participation without a grant is possible
When the Grant Is Reduced
- Returning before 2 months without documented force majeure: full grant, including travel, is reclaimed
- No traineeship certificate: full grant is reclaimed
- EU Survey not completed: 20% of the grant days are deducted
- Returning earlier than planned: grant is recalculated on actual days
Traineeship Journey
Mobility Roadmap
Select a stage to explore the procedures before, during and after traineeship mobility.
Before Mobility
- Secure traineeship placement and acceptance letter.
- Complete application via TURNA Portal.
- Take the FSMVU Erasmus Language Exam (FSMEPT).
- Sign the Learning Agreement for Traineeships (printed, signed by you, FSMVU and the host organisation).
- Prepare required documents and mobility paperwork.
- Arrange travel, insurance and accommodation.
Start of Traineeship
- Confirm arrival and starting date with the host organisation.
- Ensure traineeship tasks align with the accepted plan.
- Keep communication records and key documents.
During Traineeship
- Follow the agreed traineeship programme and workload.
- Report major changes to relevant units when required.
- Maintain documentation for final reporting.
After Traineeship
- Obtain final confirmation documents from the host organisation.
- Submit required documents within deadlines.
- Complete EU Survey and final procedures.
Placement Search
Internship Databases
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