Kolping University of Applied Sciences has been awarded an Erasmus Charter for higher education for 2021-2027. ERASMUS CHARTER.
Erasmus +
Kolping University of Applied Sciences (KUAS) welcomes all the exchange students coming to study or/and to have traineeship under the Erasmus+ program. The University offers Bachelor level courses in the English language in Ecotourism, Transport Logistics, Social Work Management and Child Welfare and Social Security programs.
In order to come to Kolping University of Applied Sciences within Erasmus+ programme, a student first has to check with his home institutional Erasmus coordinator, whether his home university has an Inter-institutional Erasmus agreement with Kolping University of Applied Sciences.
After the student is nominated by his home university as an Erasmus student, he/she should fill in the necessary documents and send them to International Relation office by e-mail and by mail.
Necessary documents:
After student is nominated by his home university for Erasmus+ study mobility, he/she should fill application documents:
- Application form
- Learning Agreement
- Learning Agreement changes
- Transcript of records
- Copy of passport or ID card
- Copy of European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for EU citizens
- Nomination letter from Erasmus Coordinator (either institutional or departmental) at student‘s home institution confirming that the students was selected for studies at KUAS).
After student is nominated by his home university for Erasmus+ traineeship mobility, he/she should:
- Application form
- Training Agreement
- Training Agreement changes
- CV and motivation letter
- Copy of passport or ID card
- Copy of European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for EU citizens
- Nomination letter from Erasmus Coordinator (either institutional or departmental) at student‘s home institution confirming that the students was selected for traineeship at KUAS).
Please note, that all the documents must be sent before the deadlines listed below:
- 15 June for the autumn semester
- 15 Novemberfor the spring semester
All the listed documents must be sent by email to: [email protected]
We shall approve the received documents and send them back to the home university together with the Letter of Acceptance. All application documents must be accompanied by a covering letter from an Erasmus coordinator (either institutional or departmental) at student‘s home institution.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Kolping University of Applied Sciences!
ACADEMIC CALENDAR (2023/2024)
| Autumn semester | September 01 – December 22 |
| Spring semester | January 18 – May 08 |
| Practice | January 06 – January 19 |
| Winter holidays | December 23 – January 5 |
STUDENT FEEDBACK
Tessa Hermkes from Germany
During my Erasmus+ studies at Kolpingo Kolegija in Lithuania I’ve gained many new experiences. Not only did I learn more about Lithuanian culture, but I also learned much about myself and made many new friends from all over the world. In Kaunas, my friends and I often spent our time near Kauno pilis where we had multiple picnics, played volleyball or just went for a walk. On the weekends we often went out partying or on little trips. I got to visit Nida, Klaipėda, Palanga, Trakai and even Warsaw, Poland. The people in Lithuania were very kind and always helpful. Although sometimes there were difficulties with the language, everyone was open and friendly to me. At University, things started off differently than expected but everyone tried to support me at all times. Due to the language barrier, I ended up getting mostly private lessons which helped me to focus on my studies and gave me the chance to decide which topics, in particular, to talk about. In addition to that, I was given the opportunity to do an internship at a daycare center for children with autism and developmental disorders. These five weeks allowed me new insights into a new field of work and helped me become more confident about my future career. Looking back, I am very thankful that I had the chance to study abroad and I can only encourage everyone to take the step and go abroad too – even if it seems to be scary.
Oliver Diop and Tereza Matějková from Czech Republic
We had the opportunity to do practice at the Kolping Primary School. Our practice was an amazing and exciting experience. Both me and Tereza enjoyed our stay in Kaunas. From a pedagogical standpoint, I must say there were a couple things different from our school system – in a good way. The daily timetable was structured differently compared to our schools, and it worked really well. I was pleasantly surprised with how well the teachers handled different situations with relative ease, while still being able to make sure everything is under control. And I´m sure that the kids appreciate the individual approach that the teachers take to them. It was also refreshing to see the creative forms of approach in different classes, such as for example Maths, where the kids used colored blocks that resembled numbers, or Art where kids had much more freedom to express the theme that they were supposed to draw. When it comes to my personal experience, it was fun working with the kids and assisting the teachers – the kids loved us and did their best to make the experience a good one. It was also great that so many of the kids speak English; thanks to that, I had no trouble communicating with them. What I know will make me better at working with kids is the fact that I had the chance to experience working with kids with special needs. I had to take a different approach while also taking their thought process into consideration – such as their reactions, emotions and needs.
Karolina Kováčová from Slovakia
I’ve been an Erasmus+ student at Kolping University of Applied Sciences for 5 months but I wish it was for longer. Teachers were extremely friendly, it felt more like a big family than a school. My Erasmus Coordinator was very helpful and I don’t think I would have survived without her. I enjoyed lectures and volunteering at the Family Centre, where I have met amazing kids and learned a lot from social workers of the Centre. Kaunas and Kolping University of Applied Sciences will be forever in my heart and I’ll never forget all these beautiful memories.
Michaela Jonášová and Markéta Stárková from Czech Republic
It was really nice to be in Erasmus+ internship in Kaunas at Kolping University of Applied Sciences. We improved our English skills, made new friendships, and got to know the life in the new for us country. It was such a pleasure to learn and to be here! We tried to see and learn as much as we could during our stay in this friendly place.
ACCOMMODATION
Please note that Kolping University of Applied Sciences not provides residence halls or student apartments. However, we help incoming students to find accommodation. Please contact Dalia Gineitiene, Institutional Erasmus Coordinator by email [email protected] if you need help to find a place to live.
INSURANCE
All Erasmus exchange students are supposed to have medical insurance valid in Lithuania for the study period. Students from EU countries are not required to have any special health insurance, European insurance card or form E111 confirming that a student has EU health insurance, valid in Lithuania.
VISA
No visa is necessary for citizens from the EU countries. Student coming from not EU country should check if they are required to have visa for arrival to Lithuania at http://keliauk.urm.lt/en/. If a student needs visa he/she has to inform KUAS and the university will provide documents for visa application.
COURSES IN ENGLISH
Kolping University of Applied Sciences offer courses in English in:
- Social Work Management,
- Child Welfare and Social Security,
- Sustainable Business Management and
- Transport Logistics.
Students studying in the field of Social Work can choose courses from both Social Work Management and Child Welfare and Social Security programs.
SOCIAL WORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
The program aims to prepare social work professionals, who are able, not only organize and deliver specific social services for different customer groups, but also to manage social service organizations, implement programs and projects.
| Autumn Semester | ||
| Courses in English | ECTS credits | |
| Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 | |
| Information technologies | 4 | |
| Basics of Social Work and Professional Ethics | 6 | |
| Basics of Sociology | 4 | |
| Basics of Education | 4 | |
| Basics of Psychology | 4 | |
| Organizational Psychology | 4 | |
| Social Work with Individual and Family | 8 | |
| Social Rehabilitation and Integration | 5 | |
| Social Project Management | 5 | |
| Professional practice in Social Work organization | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Course subject | ECTS credits | |
| Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 | |
| Social Work Theories | 5 | |
| Social Work with Group and Community | 8 | |
| Individual and Group Counselling | 4 | |
| Professional practice in Social Work organization | 6 | |
CHILD WELFARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMME
The aim of the program is to prepare child welfare and social security specialists who are trained to assess the need for social assistance for the child and his / her family; administer social assistance provided to the child and his / her family, apply various methods of social work in accordance with national, international legislation and professional ethics.
Students become specialists capable of preparing and implementing preventive programs and projects in social services organizations operating in the field of child welfare and social protection, capable of communicating effectively in their professional environment.
| Autumn Semester | ||
| No. | Course subject | ECTS credits |
| 1. | Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 |
| 2. | Information technologies | 4 |
| 3. | Basics of Social Work and Professional Ethics | 6 |
| 4. | Basics of Sociology | 4 |
| 5. | Social rehabilitation and integration | 4 |
| 6. | Social Work with Children at Social Risk | 6 |
| 7. | Social Project Management | 5 |
| 8. | Child rights protection | 5 |
| 9. | Professional practice in Social Work organization | 6 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| No. | Course subject | ECTS credits |
| 1. | Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 |
| 2. | Children’s Education and Socialization | 5 |
| 3. | Child Development Theories | 5 |
| 4. | Basics of Child and Family Counselling | 5 |
| 5. | Individual Social Work | 6 |
| 6. | Social Work with Group and Community | 8 |
| 7. | Professional practice in Social Work organization | 6 |
TRANSPORT LOGISTICS PROGRAMME
The aim of the programme is to train specialists in transport logistics, who are able to plan, prepare, organize and coordinate efficient warehousing and distribution processes of international freight transportation, and customer service in accordance with national and international legislation regulating transport and logistics activities, professional ethics and social responsibility principles; who are constantly improving and able to operate independently in changing business conditions.
| Autumn Semester | ||
| No. | Courses in English | ECTS credits |
| 1. | Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 |
| 2. | Information Technologies | 4 |
| 3. | Applied Mathematics | 5 |
| 4. | Management | 5 |
| 5. | Economics Fundamentals | 5 |
| 6. | Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | 4 |
| 7. | Financial accounting and analysis | 4 |
| 8. | Supply chain logistics and management | 4 |
| 9. | Project Management | 5 |
| 10. | Warehouses and Terminals | 5 |
| 11. | Market Research and Analysis | 5 |
| 12. | EU Transport Policy | 5 |
| 13. | Organizational Psychology | 5 |
| 14. | Internship in Transport Logistics Company | 3 |
| 15. | Legal regulation of transport logistics | 5 |
| 16. | Marketing and distribution | 4 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| No. | Courses in English | ECTS credits |
| 1. | Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 |
| 2. | International Business Statistics | 4 |
| 3. | Logistics Fundamentals | 5 |
| 4. | Transport Systems and Means | 5 |
| 5. | Strategic Management of Logistics Companies | 4 |
| 6. | Transport and Freight Logistics | 4 |
| 7. | Information systems in logistics | 4 |
| 8. | Internship in Transport Logistics Company (for one month) | 6 |
| 9. | Total Quality Management | 4 |
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
specialists who are able to implement sustainable business ideas, independently and creatively plan, organize and develop the activities of a business enterprise, study and analyze the business environment using modern scientific achievements and technologies in the implementation of sustainable economic, social and environmental goals.
| Autumn semester | ||
| No. | Courses in English | ECTS credits |
| 1. | Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 |
| 2. | Applied Mathematics | 5 |
| 3. | Basics of Economics | 5 |
| 4. | Basics of Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| 5. | Culture of Business Relations. Business Ethics | 3 |
| Spring semester | ||
| No. | Courses in English | ECTS credits |
| 1. | Professional English Language (B1-B2) | 4 |
| 2. | Information Technology in Business | 5 |
| 3. | Sustainable Business Statistics | 5 |
| 4. | Social Media in Business | 5 |
BULGARIA
CZECH REPUBLIC
GERMANY
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University of Applied Sciences Landshut
LATVIA
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
Information System Management, ISMA
POLAND
John Paul II University of Applied Sciences in Biala Podlaska
SLOVAKIA
Erasmus coordinator:
Dalia Gineitiene
[email protected]
+37067191404; +370 37 22 00 30
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