At the university, RISEBA is offered several opportunities to study or undergo internships abroad. The broader study opportunities are offered directly under the Erasms + programme, but the higher level also has a number of double degree cooperation agreements under which a student achieves two diplomas. Internships can also go through the Erasms + programme with a corresponding grant. Such internships are also offered to students who have recently graduated from RISEBA.
Erasms + (European Region Action scheme for the Mobility of University students) is one of the most popular lifelong learning exchange programmes for students and teachers, contributing to the development of universities in a single European Union (EU) higher education area.
It is an opportunity for vocational and higher education staff, students and students to gain experience abroad by going to one of the Erasmus + countries, higher education or to one of the Erasmus + partner countries.
Teaching staff have the opportunity to share their experience at one of the partner universities, while students have the opportunity to gain international experience and new knowledge.
The Erasms + programme includes 28 EU Member States, 4 countries of the European free Trade Association and the European Economic area (Islande, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland), as well as Turkey.
In addition to learning and understanding the host country, the programme promotes a sense of Community among students from different countries. Erasms + experience is seen as a time for learning as well as an opportunity to socialise.
You can read more about the app itself Erasmusplus on the website.
ERASMS Policy Declaration: HERE
Procedures for the implementation of the Programme by RISEBA
Participation in the Erasms + programme shall be open to all full-time students of RISEBA, including foreign nationals who have completed at least one year of study at RISEBA High School. Students have the choice to go to exchange studies at one of the partner universities, depending on their curriculum.
Applications for the study exchange programme take place twice a year, respectively in the autumn for studies in the spring semester, and in spring for studies in the autumn semester. A student may apply for exchange mobility at any of the foreign universities participating in the Erasms + programme that have signed a partnership agreement with RISEBA.
Students may participate in Erasms + programme study mobility several times, up to a maximum of 12 months per level of study (Bachelor, Master, PhD). The minimum duration of study mobility under the Erasms + programme is three months.
The period of study abroad is recognised academically.
Login criteria
A RISEBA student may apply for participation in the Erasms + programme only if, in accordance with the by-law, there is a full-time undergraduate education programme student of course 2 or 3, a master’s course 1 student or a doctoral student.
For a student’s participation in an Erasms + study exchange to be assessed, the student must meet the following criteria:
- All academic and financial commitments have been settled.
- Average mark – at least 7.
- Good knowledge of English in accordance with the requirements of the host Partner School
In order to apply for Erasms +, the application form must be completed:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKgl7xRSiwlJJA3sZYYZvnn0-oZ1ussLb1K8WHVpPoHlBLng/closedform
Partner universities
RISEBA has concluded bilateral cooperation agreements under the Erasms + Lifelong learning Programme with over 130 partner universities in Erasms + countries and partner countries.
Students have the right to choose three institutions of higher education of their interest, depending on the study programme and to include them in the application questionnaire.
Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees for studies at partner universities are not payable. However, students are obliged to continue paying RISEBA tuition fees.
All students are granted an EU scholarship and co-financing of the Latvian budget to cover part of their living expenses.
Upon return from studying abroad, the following documents shall be submitted:
- Certificate of Attendance – completed, signed and stamped by the coordinator of the partner institution of higher education.
- Learning Agreement – signed and stamped by all three parties (coordinators of the student, host and sending institution of higher education).
- Erasms + experience story – the student’s written with attached pictures should be emailed.
- Transcript of records – issued by a partner university after an exchange study period.
For mobility to be accepted, the information in all documents must be the same. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring that study mobility dates coincide everywhere and that the number of credits in the training contract (Learning Agreement) consistent with the statement of success (Transcript of records).
The External relations Unit invites students to participate in various university activities, especially international events, to increase their chances of a scholarship for the exchange program.
The double degree program enables students to earn two diplomas while studying at RISEBA and one of its collaborative universities for a certain amount of time.
A RISEBA student may apply to participate in a Dubultdegree programme once or twice in a study year depending on the study programme. Selection for participation in the Double degree Programme takes place in autumn and spring in a single competition with Erasms + programme stakeholders.
Dual degree exchange is offered to students of the following programs:
Bachelor programs:
- European business studies
- Business management
Master’s programmes:
- International Business
- International Finance
- Public relations management
Login criteria
A RISEBA student may apply for participation in a Dubultdegree programme only if he or she is students of one of the abovementioned study programmes and has completed at least one year of study at the RISEBA institution of higher education, respectively.
For a student’s participation in a Double degree program to be evaluated, the student must meet the following criteria:
- Participation in the Double degree Programme has been agreed with the Programme Director RISEBA.
- All academic and financial commitments have been settled.
- Average mark – at least 7.
- Good knowledge of English in accordance with the requirements of the host partner university.
In order to apply for participation in a double degree programme, the application questionnaire must be completed:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKgl7xRSiwlJJA3sZYYZvnn0-oZ1ussLb1K8WHVpPoHlBLng/closedform
It should be noted that certain programmes may contain additional requirements on the part of programme directors.
Partner universities
“International Finance” students can apply for double degree studies at the following partner universities:
- European Business studies – Kedge Business School (France), HAAGA-HELIA University of applied Sciences (Finland)
- Business management — Almaty Management University (Kazakhstan), HAAGA-HELIA University of applied Sciences (Finland)
Master’s programmes:
- International Business – KEDGE Business School (France), Hochschule Mainz: University of applied Sciences (Germany)
- International Finance – KEDGE Business School (France)
Costs
Tuition fees for studies at partner universities are not payable. However, students are obliged to continue paying RISEBA tuition fees.
Upon return from studying abroad, the following documents shall be submitted:
- Certificate of Attendance – completed, signed and stamped by the coordinator of the partner institution of higher education.
- Learning Agreement – signed and stamped by all three parties (coordinators of the student, host and sending institution of higher education).
- Double degree exchange experience story – written in free form with attached pictures, to be sent by e-mail.
- Transcript of records – issued by a partner university after an exchange study period.
For the Double degree Exchange to be accepted, the information must match in all documents. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that study exchange dates coincide everywhere and that the number of credits in the learning Agreement (learning Agreement) coincides with the transcript of records.
Erasms + supports internships (traineeships, work placements, etc.) abroad for students already enrolled in the national higher education institution of the programme in a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctorate. Young people who have recently graduated can also take this opportunity.
By participating in Erasms + foreign practice, you will not only improve communication skills, foreign language knowledge and intercultural contact skills, but also gain an understanding of entrepreneurship and skills that are highly valued by employers.
Erasms + can also be combined with a study period abroad.
Duration
The practice abroad may be no less than 2 months and no longer than 12 months.
You can exchange Erasmus Erasms abroad several times, both as a student and as a trainee, but the total time spent abroad (including periods abroad) should not exceed 12 months per study cycle (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate).
You can also go through a practice abroad if you recently graduated from RISEBA High. In that case, the practice must take place within a year of obtaining a diploma and you must apply for it while you are still enrolled as a student at a higher education institution.
Conditions
This option is available to all RISEBA students.
The practice should be consistent with your curriculum and future career goals, as well as usually included in your curriculum.
You can go through practice in any national organisation of the Erasms + programme (except EU institutions, bodies and agencies).
The practice can be passed at any time that does not interfere with studies (summer practice, study practice).
Before going into practice
Find a company or organization where you would like to go through the practice.
You must receive a signed and stamped acceptance letter from the company or organization where you plan to exit the practice.
You must enter into a Traineeship learning agreement signed by all three parties (you, company or organisation and RISEBA Erasms + coordinator).
Login open year-round.
To apply, please fill in the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhp0Jo-COPA5gBxHWRbpplWFsrwjrpDcMQUykt_e6NJbWwsw/viewform
Your application will be reviewed and approved within 2 weeks.
After the conclusion of the foreign practice, the following documents shall be submitted:
- Certificate of Attendance — completed, signed and stamped by the company or organisation.
- Learning Agreement — signed and stamped by all three parties (you, the company or the organisation and the RISEBA Erasms + coordinator).
- Traineeship certificate — completed, signed and stamped by the company or organisation.
- Practice experience story – written in free form with attached images, should be sent to e-mail.