WHAT IS THE ERASMUS TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM?
The Erasmus+ Traineeship Program/KA131 gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience (like lab work, teaching, or clinical rotations) in departments of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

• Duration: Minimum 2 months, up to 12 months.
• No bilateral agreement required: A formal agreement between your home institution and NKUA is not necessary for traineeships.
• No ECTS credits: Traineeships at NKUA do not include course registration or ECTS credits.
• No grants or insurance provided by NKUA: Students must arrange funding and insurance through their home institution.

HOW TO APPLY
To express your interest, send the following documents to erasmus@uoa.gr:

1. Erasmus Traineeship Request 
2. CV
3. Transcript of Records

Once your application is processed, you’ll be notified if your request is accepted by your chosen department.
Due to high demand, processing times may be long, so it’s recommended to apply well in advance of your desired start date.

WHAT IF MY APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED?
If your traineeship request is approved, you must complete your online application by following the links below:

For the academic year 2024-2025

For the academic year 2025-2026

The online application includes submitting the following:

1. Learning Agreement for Traineeship
   - Obtain this document from your home institution.
   - Must be fully completed and signed by all three parties (you, your home institution, the academic coordinator at NKUA).
   - Important: In Table C, all fields must be marked as “No.”
2. Passport or ID
3. European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Private Health Insurance for students from countries not covered by EHIC.
4. Insurance for Personal Accident and Civil Liability (in English)
   - Both types of insurance (Bullet points 3 and 4) must cover the entire traineeship period.
   - Check with your home institution if they provide such insurance.

Once your application is complete, you’ll receive a Letter of Acceptance from the European and International Relations Department. Only then is your participation confirmed.

Traineeship Certificate
If your home university does not require a specific certificate template, you can use NKUA's standard Traineeship Certificate. It will be filled out and signed by the academic supervisor at NKUA after completing your traineeship.