Under the Erasmus+ ICM mobility program, students enrolled in the bachelor's and master's degrees at Batumi Navigation University have the opportunity to study abroad, provided they meet the program's eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

English Language Proficiency: Students must possess an international English language proficiency certificate (IELTS: minimum 6.0; TOEFL: minimum 78) or a certificate indicating they have passed the English language institutional exam conducted by BNU.

Academic Standing:

• Bachelor's and master's students must have successfully completed their first academic year at BNU.
• Students must not be in a final semester.

Eligible Participants:

• Bachelor's students in the first semester of their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year.
• Master's students in their second year.

Ineligible Participants:

• Students with outstanding financial debts to BNU.
• Those who do not meet the requirements established by the university's framework agreement, strategic development plan, and the regulations of the International Relations Service for participation in the exchange program.
• Students who have already received an Erasmus Mundus or Erasmus+ grant at the same academic level.

Required Documentation:

Active students at BNU must submit the following documents in English to participate in the selection process:

• A copy of their international passport.
• A completed application form.
• A CV in the Europass format.
• An international English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL) or a certificate of passing the English language institutional test conducted by BNU.
• Academic transcript (mark sheet).
• A cover letter.
• One letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
• Confirmation of any health-related issues (Form 100).

Selection Procedure:

• Submitted application documents will be reviewed by the Competition Commission of BNU and the International Relations Service.
• Selected candidates will be nominated by the International Relations Service.
• The International Relations Service of BNU will then forward the information and documents of the selected candidates to the host university.
• The final selection of students will be made by the host university.
• The host university may require nominated students to participate in an additional internal competition.

Funding:

The program fully covers the participant's tuition, living expenses, and travel costs. The monthly stipend amount varies depending on the host country. For detailed information, refer to the ERASMUS+ guide: ERASMUS+ guide.

Travel expenses are reimbursed based on the distance between the home and host cities. To calculate the distance, use the distance calculator.

Note: The stipend and travel allowances are subject to change based on the national regulations of the host university.