Erasmus+ KA171 Third countries not associated to the programme

Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by external policy funds (KA171-HED)

The KA171-HED (KA171) mobility of higher education students and staff supported by external policy funds projects are a vital aspect of the Erasmus+ Programme, facilitating international mobility within higher education institutions through external sources of funding. This initiative allows universities to collaborate with external partners, such as government agencies, foundations, or private organizations, to support mobility initiatives for students and staff.

The KA171 projects rely on external policy funds provided by governmental or non-governmental organizations, which are dedicated to promoting internationalisation, education, or research. These funds may be allocated specifically for supporting mobility programs within higher education institutions, enabling universities to expand their international cooperation efforts.

Students and staff can take advantage of the opportunity of foreign exchange within the Erasmus+ KA171 programme. It is a development of the European Union's Erasmus+ educational programme. The programme has been implemented at AGH University since 2015. Until now 380 mobilities have been carried out under the programme including 88 student mobilities and 292 staff mobilities.