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 EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

To express your interest, please contact the department you are interested in.

You can find the contact persons in this document: [📥] Erasmus+ Contacts

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 2025-2026

► For the academic year 2026-2027

The online application includes submitting the following:

1. Learning Agreement for Traineeship
   - Obtain this document from your home institution or download the [📥] Learning Agreement for Erasmus+ Traineeship template.
   - 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 must cover the entire traineeship period.
   - Check with your home institution if they provide this coverage.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES:

• In your application, under “Contact Person,” please provide the details of the person responsible for communication with the Erasmus Office.
• If your academic coordinator does not appear in the platform list, you may select another person from the list in order to proceed with your application. The information will be corrected by our staff during processing.
• Kindly inform us via email at kattemp@uoa.gr upon the completion of your application.

Once your application is complete and reviewed, 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.