Erasmus+ Exchange Program at Open University of Cyprus

The call for applications is now open for the European Commission–funded Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) program, under which selected students will study for the spring semester of the 2026-2027 academic year in Cyprus, at Open University of Cyprus.

BA and MA students from the faculty of Business and Technology and MA students from Faculty of Social Sciences are eligible to apply for the program.

Are not eligible:

•  first-semester students (at the bachelor’s level);
•  students in their final semester (only possible if agreed in advance with the faculty, and the student is prepared to add a semester upon completion of the mobility);
•  students with outstanding financial obligations.

The Erasmus+ ICM program is an exchange program that covers travel costs and also provides a monthly stipend of €850.

The Erasmus+ program does not cover visa fees or insurance costs.

Courses offered by Open University of Cyprus  

Documentation to be submitted:

•  academic transcript;
• an international certificate confirming foreign-language proficiency (level B2, TOEFL, IELTS). Where no such certificate is available, students should contact SabaUni’s Foreign Languages Center, sit a test, and obtain a document confirming their level. Students wishing to sit the test should register at the following link no later than October 20:  MA students don’t require English language test.
•  Motivation letter in English;
•  CV in Europass format 
• letter of recommendation from the faculty / a SabaUni professor;
•  document confirming participation in community engagement activities (if applicable);
•  document confirming participation in extracurricular activities (if applicable);
•  the student’s consent to share the personal information required for participation in the exchange program with the host university (this information will be shared following selection; download the form here and return it signed).

Note 1: In order for credits obtained abroad to be recognized, the student must complete administrative registration (payment of the semester tuition fee) at SabaUni before departing.

Note 2: Additional documents may be requested in line with the requirements of the partner university/organization.

Interested persons should send the requested documentation no later than October 27, from their SabaUni e-mail address, to the International Relations Manager’s e-mail address: ir@sabauni.edu.ge. In the subject line of the e-mail, please indicate: “Erasmus+ ICM, Open University of Cyprus.”

Selection criteria

• Academic record - 30 points;
• Foreign-language proficiency - 25 points;
• Motivation - 25 points;
• Participation in community engagement activities - 10 points;
• Participation in other extracurricular activities -10 points.

The student’s motivation is assessed by a selection committee, appointed by order of the Rector, against the following criteria: the extent of the student’s familiarity with the host university/programs, and the extent to which they understand the significance of this particular exchange program for their professional and personal development. In the event of an equal score, preference will be given to students who have not previously taken part in an exchange program, and to students from socially vulnerable families.

Important deadlines:

•  October 22, 13:00 - English-language testing
•  October 27 -  Deadline for submission of documents
• October 30, 12:00 -  Interview with the selection committee