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13. 11. 2026 / 12:14

Uncover the secrets of volcanoes in Naples, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, or study our changing climate in Innsbruck, surrounded by Alpine peaks. Step into the ancient world among Tarragona’s Roman monuments or explore the human mind in canal-lined Amsterdam. A semester at one of UP’s European partner universities in the Aurora alliance will bring new knowledge, friendships and life experiences. Spend a semester abroad during the 2027/2028 academic year and apply by 20 January 2027.

Where can you study?

  • Netherlands: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (web | guide)
  • Iceland: Háskóli Íslands (web | guide )
  • Germany: Universität Duisburg-Essen (web | guide)
  • Italy: Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (web | guide)
  • Spain: Universitat Rovira i Virgili (web | guide)
  • Austria: Universität Innsbruck (web | guide)
  • Danemark: Copenhagen Business School (web | guide)
  • France: Université Paris-Est Créteil (web | guide)

There are spots for 2 students at each of the partner schools, with a total selection process capacity of 16 places. You can get to know the individual universities not only on their websites but also in our guide. In the guide, you’ll find not only general information about the school and its focus, but also what it’s like in the area, what’s interesting there, and what you can do there besides studying.

 

How do you do it?

  1. Choose which university you would like to go to. You can also apply to multiple universities, in which case you need to specify their order according to your preference.
  2. Check if your chosen university offers your field of study or a similar one / if there’s a similarly focused department etc. – basically whether you can study relevant subjects that could be recognized in your studies at UP. If not your application will likely be rejected.
  3. By January 20, 2027, apply to the call in STAG: STAG – ECTS Departures – Offer of mobilities – Filters: AY 2027/2028, intended for students: YES, faculty: REK – Palacký University. There you’ll also find more detailed information and requirements you need to meet.
  4. You need to provide the following documents for the participation in the call:
  • Motivation letter in English
  • Transcript of records in English – can be downloaded from STAG
  • Recommendation letter from the student’s department (optional)

These documents will then be reviewed by the Aurora Mobility Committee. The result of the Aurora Mobility Committee’s evaluation will be posted in IS STAG on your application within 14 days after the closing of the call (so at the beginning of February). If you get the support, you will receive further instructions.

 

More information 

The amount of financial support for mobility is 600 euros per month for Spain, and 660 euros per month for other countries. You need to earn at least 20 ECTS credits per semester. You can find more detailed information and methodology for Aurora mobility here (semester exchanges are covered in Chapter II). 

Trips to Aurora universities are funded by Erasmus+, so they cannot be combined with other semester mobility programs under Erasmus+. If you apply for both the Aurora selection process and Erasmus+ and you are accepted to both, you can only choose one of the mobility options. 

If you have any other questions, contact the Aurora Mobility Coordinator, Martina Buráňová (martina.buranova@upol.cz).

 

Aurora alliance brings together 9 European universities, including UP, with over 260,000 students in total. Together, they want to push European higher education forward and work like one big campus, where it’s easy to take courses at different universities, share research and teaching materials, go on exchange programs, or take advantage of hybrid and online courses. They put a big emphasis on current global challenges and issues, like sustainable development, cultural diversity, and digitalization.