Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes 

Blended intensive programmes allow students, academic, and administrative staff of higher education institutions to participate in an educational programme (curriculum) and activities with physical and virtual components. Students who are unable to participate in long-term physical study or traineeship mobility due to their academic field of study or lack of opportunities for participation can participate in short-term physical mobility with a compulsory virtual component. 

Source: 2025 Handbook for Higher Education Institutions for the Contract Period (Directorate of EU Education and Youth Programmes-National Agency)

Blended Intensive Programmes (South Westphalia International Sustainability Week)

Department

Undergraduate students of Department of Mechanical Engineering (2^nd and 3^rd grade, 3 students)

Coordinating Institution 

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Germany is the coordinating institution.

Components and Schedule 

Physical Component (On-site Study): 

It will be held between May 17, 2026 – May 23, 2026 in Soest Campus, Germany.

Virtual Component (Remote Participation): 

Prior to the physical event, sessions will be held on April 27, 2026, May 4, 2026, and May 11, 2026, and will address the “Sustainable Development Goals.”

How Will the Program Be Structured?

• Online teaching consisting of short lectures, group work/discussions, presentations and self-study phases in the preparatory phase;
• Laboratory work during the International Sustainability Week;
• Online group work and self-study phases after the International Sustainability Week;
• Field trip.

Subject of the Summer School 

This comprehensive university program offers a specialized and unique learning experience through two distinct modules focused on the “Sustainable Development Goals.” Students at our institute will participate in the engineering module (Module 2), which features a course titled “Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Carrier.”

Hydrogen is regarded as one of the most important energy carriers for a sustainable energy supply. In this module the following subjects will be discussed.

• Characteristics of hydrogen, advantages and challenges in connection with hydrogen as an energy carrier.
• What role can hydrogen play in a sustainable energy supply?
• How can hydrogen contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
• Stationary and mobile applications for hydrogen.
• What is the status quo of hydrogen use worldwide/in Europe/in Germany?

As part of these discussions, participants’ experiences and insights regarding hydrogen use in their own countries will be gathered. In addition, efforts will be made to identify key research and development topics related to hydrogen. During International Sustainability Week, a demonstration system showcasing hydrogen production and technical applications will be developed. The module contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals “Affordable and clean energy” (SDG 7) and “Climate Action” (SDG 13).

Click here to access the Summer School link.

https://www.fh-swf.de/en/ueber_uns/events_3/veranstaltungen___events/eventseiten/SWISW.php

Grant support

The total individual grant for our students’ physical mobility under the Erasmus program is €711, with a daily allowance of €79. This grant covers 7 days of physical activity and 2 days of travel. In addition to the individual grant, the travel grant is €395. If the student chooses green travel, the travel grant will be €535.

* Eighty% of the grant will be paid before physical mobility, and 20% after mobility.

** Individual support grant is given for one travel day before the activity and one travel day following the activity. If the travel days fall within the activity days, no individual support grants will be provided.

Application Requirements 

Department: The blended intensive program to be held on the aforementioned dates is open only to undergraduate students in the Department of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 

Undergraduate students: 3^rd year Computer Engineering students can apply. 

Grades GPA: At the end of the Fall Semester 2024-2025, the overall (cumulative) GPA must be at least 2.50 out of 4.00. 

Duration: The total duration of our students’ Erasmus mobility (Study + Internship + Blended Intensive Programs) in the program they are studying should not exceed 12 months.

How to Apply?

After logging in to the Blended Intensive Program application via E-Government on “turnaportal.ua.gov.tr”, it is possible to access the Blended Intensive Programs screen via the My Applications Menu. Continue with the NEXT button without answering the foreign-language knowledge question in the Application Form. 

Evaluation Criteria

A Success Grade is calculated for each student whose application passes the eligibility check.

Success Grade Evaluation Criteria:

Academic Achievement Level: 100 % 

• The children/spouses of martyrs and veterans are awarded +15 points.  
• Disabled students (provided that the disability is documented) +10 points are applied.
• Within the scope of Social Services Law No. 2828 and Child Protection Law No. 5395, +10 points are applied to students who have been given protection, care, or shelter decisions.    
• Students who receive assistance from AFAD will receive +10 points.
• In the case of having benefited from the Erasmus Program ( education or internship) before (with or without grant), -10 points are applied for each previous mobility. 
• In the case of participating in mobility to go to the institution in the country of citizenship, -10 points are applied.
• The cancellation notification period is one week for students who are selected but do not participate in Erasmus mobility, and if the cancellation notification is not made within this period, the student will be deducted at-10 points” in any subsequent Erasmus mobility application.

Application Dates

Applications will start at 02.04.2026 and will remain open until 12.00 pm on 16.04.2026.