Erasmus+ is a program dedicated to education, training, youth and sport spheres of life. It helps to connect the students, universities and graduates from various countries of the world in order to make them share best practices, improve their professional knowledge and skills and to fulfill common projects. The program is supported by the European Union which fosters the development of youth in order to improve the economic situation in the region in the coming years. The EU encourages innovative projects and collaboration between the countries. That is why Erasmus+ also gives the possibility for the representatives of different countries to collaborate and accomplish a common project. The most promising and innovative projects receive the grants for their fulfillment.

So, how to choose the right partner? What are the main points to consider before taking the decision? Let’s study the main of them.

1. First of all, check the country of the potential partner. It should be listed in the list of the eligible countries for Erasmus+. Read the official site of the program carefully and find out all the details on the countries which are accepted to apply.
2. If the country of origin of your partner is eligible, you should proceed with the analysis. It is important to check the sphere of activity of your potential partner and compare it with yours. If the spheres match or even complement each other, it is a perfect choice for you. Such a partner will help to improve your knowledge and you will have common interests and goals which multiplies your chances for success.
3. Think strategically. You should analyze the peculiarities of the country of origin of your potential partner and choose the one which is the most successful in the sphere you are interested in. For example, you teach banking, so it would be wise to choose the partner from the outstanding Swiss university, as Switzerland is well-known for its reputable banks. Such a partner will be an endless will of knowledge and best practice for you.
4. Pay attention to the partner’s profile. Study his or her education and work experience thoroughly and choose the one with the best profile. Successful person will be a good pattern to follow as well as a good partner who will help to leverage your professionalism.
5. If you are looking for the partner university, read as much as possible about the potential partners. Check the university’s rating, the feedback on it as well as its projects and main initiatives. The more initiative the university is, the better.

These are the main points to consider when choosing the right partner for Erasmus +. If you go thoroughly through them, you will definitely make the right decision and have a successful project.

Let’s build a transnational partnership and
share innovative practices.