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Eramus Exchange Programme in Romania

Call for Applications

Africa International University (AIU) is inviting eligible students in the Department of Development Studies to apply for an exciting international academic mobility opportunity at the University of Life Sciences, Timișoara, Romania.

Two (2) AIU students will be selected to participate in a three-month Erasmus Student Exchange/Mobility Programme, scheduled to run from 1 October to December 2026.

The programme offers students an opportunity to gain international academic exposure, engage with new perspectives and deepen their understanding of the relationship between agriculture, rural development and sustainable livelihoods.

 

  • Financial Support
  • Each selected student will receive a mobility grant of €800 per month for the three-month period. The grant is intended to support flight and living expenses during the mobility and will be provided upon arrival in Romania. Students should, however, be prepared to meet the necessary initial travel and pre-departure expenses. Estimated costs include:
  • Return flight: Approximately KES 200,000
  • Visa fee: Approximately USD 105
  • Travel insurance: Approximately KES 10,000
  • These are estimated costs and may vary depending on prevailing flight prices, visa requirements and insurance rates.
  • Who Can Apply?
  • The opportunity is open to students in the Department of Development Studies who:
  • Are in Year 1, Semester 2; Year 2; or Year 3, Semester 1.
  • Have a good academic transcript.
  • Hold a valid passport.
  • Have a Certificate of Good Conduct or evidence that an application is in progress.
  • Demonstrate maturity, responsibility and good communication skills.
  • Have an interest in the intersection of agriculture, rural development and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop, write and successfully implement a proposal.

Selection Process

Interested students will first undergo an internal shortlisting process at AIU. Shortlisted candidates will then be required to participate in an online interview via Zoom with representatives of the University of Life Sciences, Timișoara.

The selection process will seek to identify students who are academically prepared, motivated and capable of making meaningful use of the international learning opportunity.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

With the mobility scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026, the application timeline is very short. Qualified and interested students are strongly encouraged to apply immediately.

Making an Impact Beyond the Exchange

The Erasmus experience is intended to extend beyond the three months in Romania. Upon returning to AIU, selected students will be expected to share and apply the knowledge, skills and experiences gained during the mobility.

They will also be expected to identify ways in which their learning can contribute to AIU and the Department of Development Studies and submit a report outlining their experiences, learning outcomes and recommendations.

For AIU students, the programme represents an opportunity to step beyond the classroom, gain international exposure and engage with development challenges and solutions from a global perspective. It will also provide a platform to connect academic learning with practical ideas in agriculture, rural development and sustainable livelihoods, while developing the confidence and skills required to participate in an increasingly interconnected world.

 

 

  • How to Apply
  • Eligible students should submit their applications to their Head of Department (HOD) and copy aiu.erasmus@ac.ke. The application should include:
  • Full name and registration number
  • Programme and current year/semester
  • Contact telephone number
  • Copy of a valid passport
  • Latest academic transcript
  • Certificate of Good Conduct or evidence that the application is in progress
  • A maximum 300-word motivation statement explaining the student's interest in the mobility, particularly in agriculture, rural development and/or sustainable livelihoods
  • A brief indication of an idea or area the student would be interested in developing into a proposal during the mobility
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AIU encourages all qualified students to seize this opportunity, broaden their academic horizons and represent the University on an international platform in Romania.