FAQ
KPI Academic Mobility Office❓ What is the difference between the programmes?
✔️An exchange programme is a study/internship for one or more semesters abroad, after which the student must return and continue studying at home university
✔️ The double degree is a joint educational program between Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and foreign universities, which allows Ukrainian students to simultaneously study in two educational institutions in different countries and simultaneously receive two diplomas: Ukrainian and foreign universities.
✔️ An internship is an opportunity to work with foreign/national experts on a joint project for a certain period of time.
✔️ Conferences are meetings of specialists in certain fields who share their knowledge and skills.
✔️ Summer schools are cultural or language practices. Technical schools are less common. Most often paid by the participant.
❓ How the results will be recognized after the completion of the programme?
✔️ If it is an exchange programme, then all credits will be recalculated automatically, as you will study subjects as similar as possible to those taught in Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. If it's a double degree programme, the scheme with recognition is also relevant. If it is an internship or volunteering, there will be no transfer of grades, as you will not receive them during the programme.
❓ How many times can I participate in Erasmus + programmes?
✔️ A student is allowed to stay abroad under Erasmus+ programmes for no more than 12 months during one level of education (no more than 12 months of bachelor's or master's or postgraduate studies). For other mobility programmes - you need to look at the details and requirements for participants.
❓ From which year of study you can apply for academic mobility?
✔️ Students of the first level (bachelor) full-time study have the right to participate in academic mobility programmes after finishing their 1st year of study.