CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ERASMUS+ STUDENT MOBILITY PROGRAM WITH FH JOANNEUM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES IN AUSTRIA.

FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Austria, our Erasmus+ education Mobility partner in Europe has a slot for (2) students studying Tourism. The slot shall be utilized as follows; Two (2) students to study in Austria in the Spring/January 2022 semester. Noting that the preparation for this mobility is lengthy, I urge qualifying and competent second year degree tourism students to apply now.

Be notified of the following:

1. 1. The mobility grant offers 100% sponsorship for a Return Air-ticket, Accommodation and meals in Austria for the period of stay, Insurance, and expenses related to studying.
   2. Studies abroad are a continuation of the semester at Nkumba University (NU) therefore, the grades accumulated for passed course units comprise part of the final CGPA as per the learning agreement between Nkumba University and FH Joanneum University.
   3. The current finance practice at Nkumba University is that tuition for that period is waived off. 
   4. Candidates must have a passport that is valid for at-least 2 years.

• During travel preparations candidates should be prepared to incur travel expenses; approximately Ugx 3 million (NOT covered by the mobility grant) to cover among other requirements; Austria Visa costs applied for in-person from Ethiopia, Vaccination for Yellow fever and COVID-19. From past experiences, preparation expenses can reach 3 million shillings! (Share this information with your parents or guardian for approval for logistical support)

1. The preferred candidates are those that are already in their second year or going to their third year of study for the Bachelors programme.
2. VERY IMPORTANT: students are to be selected based on the following criteria; academic excellence, very good character, emotional maturity, stable health history, ability to cover travel preparation costs among others. 

To Apply, write to the Head of Department- Hospitality before 30th September 2021 at 5PM.

I OWE YOU!

Mr. Ssewakiryanga Godfrey,

HoD – Hospitality | School of Sciences – Nkumba University

gs.musomesa@nkumbauniversity.ac.ug

+256 782 923 461