Swiss-European Mobility Programme
Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP)
SEMP is a Swiss mobility programme, compatible with Erasmus+, that supports student and staff mobility between higher education institutions in Switzerland and partner institutions abroad.
What is SEMP?
The Swiss-European Mobility Programme is Switzerland's program supporting international student and staff mobility in the field of higher education.
Swiss-European Mobility Programme
Switzerland-Europe Mobility Programme
International higher education mobility with Switzerland
Switzerland's mobility program in higher education, compatible with Erasmus+. Swiss-European Mobility Program (SEMP) It is called [name of name].
The program supports mobility opportunities for students to study or intern abroad, and for academic and administrative staff to receive training or teach.
Within the framework of SEMP, mobility from Switzerland to abroad, as well as mobility from partner higher education institutions abroad to Switzerland, can be supported.
SEMP is not a scholarship program that is applied for directly by individuals.
For mobility to take place, there must be a suitable inter-institutional agreement between our university and the relevant Swiss higher education institution, and the partner institution must offer quotas or mobility opportunities.
The nomination, acceptance, granting, and documentation processes are carried out in accordance with the procedures of the relevant Swiss institution.
SEMP Mobility Types
SEMP activities in the field of higher education are carried out under four main types of mobility.
Student Learning Mobility
Student Mobility for StudiesThis is a mobility program that allows students to study at a partner Swiss higher education institution for a specific academic term.
- Academic learning activity
- Pre-scheduling of courses
- Academic recognition process
Student Traineeship Mobility
Student Mobility for TraineeshipsThis is a traineeship mobility program for students or eligible participants to gain professional experience at an institution or organization in Switzerland.
- Professional practice and experience
- Internship work program
- Post-operation certification
Staff Teaching Mobility
Staff Mobility for Teaching AssignmentsThis is mobility for academic staff to undertake courses, seminars, or academic training activities at a partner Swiss higher education institution.
- Teaching or seminar activity
- Academic knowledge sharing
- Enhancing corporate collaboration
Staff Training Mobility
Staff Mobility for TrainingThis refers to mobility undertaken by academic or administrative staff for professional development, job observation, training, or experience sharing purposes.
- Professional development activity
- Job observation or training
- Sharing best practices
Who can benefit from the program?
The exact application requirements and eligibility criteria are determined by the relevant mobility announcement and the rules of the partner institution in Switzerland.
Students
Students enrolled at our university who meet the relevant academic field and agreement requirements.
Academic Staff
Academic staff who will be teaching, receiving training, or engaging in professional development activities.
Administrative Staff
Administrative staff will participate in training, job observation, and corporate experience sharing activities.
How to benefit from SEMP opportunities?
The mobility process may vary depending on the agreement, quota, and the practices of the host institution, but generally consists of the following stages.
Review of Agreements
The agreements our university has with higher education institutions in Switzerland are reviewed.
Tracking Opportunities or Advertisements
The quotas offered by the partner institution or the information published by our University are monitored.
Nomination and Acceptance
Suitable candidates are identified, nominated to the partner institution, and the acceptance process is completed.
Document and Grant Procedures
Academic or staff mobility documents are prepared; grant procedures are carried out according to the rules of the institution in Switzerland.
Implementing Mobility
The activity is carried out according to the specified date and schedule, and the results documents are completed.
Key Considerations
An agreement must be found.
A suitable and existing agreement between institutions may be sought for the type of mobility and academic field.
Grant terms are determined by the host institution.
The grant amount, payment method, eligibility requirements, and financial documentation are subject to the procedures of the Swiss institution.
Acceptance does not guarantee the grant.
Academic acceptance does not automatically mean that a participant will be awarded a SEMP grant.
Official documents are taken as the basis.
Acceptance, grant, and mobility documents, as well as official correspondence, sent by the host institution take priority.
SEMP Agreements
Please review the agreements our university has with higher education institutions in Switzerland and the academic fields covered by these agreements.
Movetia
For up-to-date rules and institutional information regarding SEMP and Switzerland's international educational mobility programs, please visit Movetia's official website.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only. In mobility processes, the current rules of the relevant Swiss higher education institution, inter-institutional agreements, acceptance letters, and official correspondence take precedence.