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CEFAM holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). This charter provides the quality framework that enables a higher education institution to participate in Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation initiatives. In particular, it entails commitments regarding academic recognition, inclusion, support for participants, and the quality of mobility programs.
The Erasmus+ program can thus support certain international mobility opportunities undertaken as part of the CEFAM curriculum, particularly internships abroad, subject to eligibility criteria and available funding for the relevant academic year.
Important: A CEFAM international exchange is not automatically an Erasmus+ exchange. A year spent at a partner university, an academic exchange, or an internship abroad qualifies as an Erasmus+ exchange only if the exchange is part of the program and has been approved as such by CEFAM.
Type of Mobility | Public | Destination | Point in the journey |
Erasmus+ Internship Mobility | CEFAM students whose internships meet the program's criteria | Countries eligible for the relevant Erasmus+ program | During a scheduled or authorized internship period as part of the curriculum |
To apply for a scholarship, students must have identified an internship that meets the requirements specified by the school and submit their application to the academic affairs office.
For internship mobility programs, CEFAM considers the following criteria when awarding Erasmus+ funding:
The internship must also meet the eligibility requirements of the program and the relevant Erasmus+ campaign. Example: The internship must take place in an eligible country.
Applying for an Erasmus+ scholarship does not guarantee that it will be awarded. Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, selection criteria, and the available funding.
An eligible Erasmus+ mobility program may provide access to a grant intended to help cover expenses related to the stay abroad.
The amount is not the same for all students. It depends, in particular, on the rules of the specific Erasmus+ program and may vary depending on the destination, duration, and characteristics of the mobility experience. The annual budget available to CEFAM may change from year to year.
Additional funding may be provided to facilitate the mobility of people with fewer opportunities. In particular, reimbursement of certain additional expenses, upon presentation of supporting documentation (such as adapted housing, a companion, medical care, or specialized equipment), may be requested when a participant’s circumstances—particularly a disability or a long-term medical condition—result in additional expenses that cannot be covered by standard funding.
To participate in an internship program, students begin by finding an internship that aligns with their academic program and career goals.
Before beginning the process, the student should check with CEFAM to ensure that the destination, the company, the duration, and the assignments make it possible to pursue an Erasmus+ exchange.
CEFAM is currently asking students to submit their requests in writing as soon as they secure an internship.
The application is reviewed based on CEFAM’s selection criteria, its eligibility for Erasmus+, and available funding.
The decision is communicated to the student by email.
After being selected, the student receives the documents needed to prepare for the exchange program.
For an Erasmus+ internship, the Learning Agreement for Traineeships specifies, among other things, the dates, tasks, learning objectives, and the terms for recognizing the internship. It must be approved before departure by the student, the sending institution, and the host company or organization.
The scholarship award becomes final after the application has been approved and the Erasmus+ agreements required by CEFAM have been signed: CEFAM internship agreement + Erasmus+ mobility agreement/contract
Any significant changes to the dates, assignments, or planned conditions must be reported. When the Learning Agreement needs to be amended, the changes must be approved by the parties involved.
The host organization issues the documents certifying completion of the internship. Under the Erasmus+ program, the guidelines specifically provide for a Traineeship Certificate to be issued after the mobility period. CEFAM then recognizes the internship in accordance with the commitments established prior to departure.
CEFAM internships are recognized for ECTS credits.
The number of ECTS credits depends on the program and the internship.
Credit recognition is determined before departure.
The Learning Agreement specifies how the mobility experience will be recognized within the degree program when it is completed as part of the Erasmus+ program.
For an internship that is part of the curriculum, recognition is granted in accordance with the academic procedures set forth by the CEFAM program and the commitments outlined in the mobility documents.
Upon return, the documents provided by the host company or institution confirm that the planned period was successfully completed. For an Erasmus+ internship, the host company must provide the corresponding certificate.
Kaori Tsujioka
Erasmus+ Contact
kaori.tsujioka@cefam.fr
Students with special needs are encouraged to report them well in advance so that support options and funding opportunities can be explored before departure.
The Erasmus+ program includes, among other things:
