Outbound Academic Mobility
Study, teach, train, or conduct internships abroad
infoWhat is outbound academic mobility?
Outbound academic mobility refers to situations where students, faculty, or staff from a university travel to study, teach, train, or conduct professional and research internships at a partner institution. It provides students with the opportunity to study at another university—either in their home country or abroad—for one semester or one academic year, with all completed courses being fully recognized and transferred to their home institution.
This includes:
- Student exchange programs within bilateral agreement
- Erasmus+ mobility, Mevlana, Orhun, other programs
- Short-term international programs (summer/winter schools)
- Internships or traineeships in home country / abroad
- Research mobility (visiting research stays)
- Mobility for teaching (faculty teaching weeks abroad)
- Participation in dual/ joint degree programs (if part of the study is abroad)
Programs Provided by University
Funding for international academic exchange between Germany and the world.
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation program for professional training.
High-level integrated study programs delivered by an international partnership.
Full scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study in the USA.
Aims the exchange of students and academic staff between Turkish and global higher education institutions. Unlike other programs, it includes all institutions regardless of region.
Grant by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of RK. Supports Kazakh students studying abroad: travel, visa, insurance, and accommodation.
Formal agreement between two universities inside Kazakhstan that allows students to study at each other’s institutions for a limited period.
What opportunities does it offer?
schoolEducational
- Studying subjects with international or visiting professors
- Access to unique courses not available at the home university
- Improving proficiency in English and other foreign languages
- Developing academic independence
publicCultural & Personal
- Experiencing a new culture, traditions, and lifestyle
- Broadening horizons and developing intercultural communication skills
- Increasing confidence, independence, and adaptability
workProfessional
- Gaining international experience valued by employers
- Participating in research projects and internships
- Strengthening one’s CV/resume
- Receiving recommendations from international professors
trending_upProspects & Network
- Improving chances of admission to master's or doctoral programs abroad
- Access to European and international scholarships
- Making international friends and professional contacts
- Becoming part of the global academic community
business_centerResponsibility of the Center
A Center for International Cooperation usually manages all international academic activities of the university, which includes:
A. Managing outbound mobility
- Organizing and announcing student exchange programs
- Advising students on universities, programs, scholarships
- Coordinating faculty and staff mobility
- Ensuring recognition of academic credits received abroad
B. Signing agreements
- MoUs, exchange agreements, Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements
- Partnerships with universities, embassies, foundations
C. Supporting students
- Visa and registration assistance
- Individual educational programs / Learning agreements
- Housing guidance (if needed)
The set of documents varies by university, but the most common package includes:
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A. Academic documents
Transcript of records / grades (GPA not less than 2.7)
Enrollment certificate of sending university -
B. Application forms
Invitation letter from host university
Application form of the host university
Internal university application form -
C. Language documents
Language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, CEFR certificate (no less than 6.0)
Or university-issued language proficiency letter -
D. Motivation & recommendations
Motivation letter
CV / Resume
Letter of recommendation (optional but often required) -
E. Passport & personal
Passport copy
Photo (passport-style) -
F. Learning/Training Agreement
List of courses / training plan/ learning agreement
Signatures of home and host universities -
G. Financial documents
Scholarship application form
Proof of financial ability (bank statement)—depends on program