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ERASMUS Universitätscharta

Erasmus University Charter (EUC) / Eligible universities


The compulsory condition for the participation of a higher education institution in Erasmus+ is the successful application for the Erasmus University Charter (EUC) or an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) to the European Commission. This Charter entitles higher education institutions to apply for Erasmus funding from their national agencies.

 

The exchange of students, teachers and university staff takes place on the basis of bilateral agreements between the participating higher education institutions. Both institutions must hold a valid Erasmus+ University Charter of the program period 2021-2027.

 

Further information is available on the website of the European Commission Executive Agency:

Erasmus - Policies

Erasmus Declaration on Higher Education Policy of PHT

The Erasmus Policy Statement (EPS) briefly describes the cooperation strategy of PHT within the Erasmus+ program. The current EPS was submitted to the Executive Agency in 2020 with the new Erasmus+ University Charter application.

 

Erasmus Policy Statement 

According to the institutional strategy for modernisation and internationalisation – "Strategy 2030" – of the University College of Teacher Education Tyrol (PHT), the university sees itself as

"[...] a cosmopolitan campus of learning for all pedagogical professions and stands for research- and practice-led education, and further and continued training. It designs its meeting spaces in a diversity-sensitive manner and is guided by "education for sustainable development".

 

Planned links with the activities of the Erasmus Programme

Erasmus university mobility will make a significant contribution to the cosmopolitanism of the University College of Teacher Education. It promotes the international mobility of students and university staff so that experiences and skills in the educational field can be further developed.

The University College of Teacher Education Tyrol will follow the recommendations of the University Mobility Strategy/National Strategy for High-Quality Transnational Mobility and Internationalisation of Teaching at Austrian Universities and, in particular, will promote the further expansion of high-quality transnational mobility for all university members (students, teachers, general university staff).

Two fields of action named in Strategy 2030 explicitly refer to international networking and lifelong learning.

  • International networking
    International networking contributes significantly to the development of a professional profile and the personal development of both students and employees, as well as to the attractiveness of the educational institution. It enables the initiation and implementation of joint (research) projects.
    • PHT cooperates with national and international partner institutions and develops and designs educational programmes and research projects with them.
    • PHT supports intensive exchange between its students and employees and educational institutions in Europe and outside of Europe.
       
  • lifelong professionalisation
    The importance of lifelong learning for individuals and organisations is undisputed. The increasing diversity of learners and the digitisation of work and education represent important challenges and opportunities. In this context, lifelong learning at PHT must be made fit for the future.  

 

As part of the education and further and continued training it offers, PHT has set itself the collective task of providing educationalists with scientific, research-based and practice-oriented training and support throughout the entire continuum of their professionalisation (initial training, starting out in their professional life, career development).

PHT is an active ambassador of lifelong learning in the educational field for its own employees, students, graduates, educational institutions and their managers, as well as for business and society in specific cases. It communicates and emphasises the importance and effects of lifelong learning at all important points of contact.

PHT thus supports those measures that were developed to achieve the goals of the European Education Area at the European level. The key skills for lifelong learning (literacy, multilingualism, numerical, scientific and engineering skills, digital and technology-based competences, interpersonal skills, and the ability to adopt new competences, active citizenship, entrepreneurship, and cultural awareness and expression) are taught at PHT – supported by activities of the Erasmus Programme.

Another focus is placed on the expansion of internationalisation@home, including through virtual mobility and blended mobility. The current range of courses offered at PHT are to be rated as first and second-cycle mobilities. The mobility agreements are designed with this in mind. PHT endeavours to continue to have the closest possible network of partner universities in Europe (north, south, east, west) and beyond, and to promote mobility in all geographic areas. When selecting partner universities, care is taken to ensure that they also focus on training in educational professions.

 

Contribution to the development of the European Education Area

PHT is committed to the basic idea of the European Education Area: to harness the full potential of education and culture as drivers for jobs, economic growth, social fairness and active citizenship, and as a means to experience European identity in all its diversity. The priorities of the renewed European agenda, which was renewed in 2017, comprise four priority areas, to which PHT believes the following are relevant:

  • Tackling future skills mismatches and promoting excellence in skills development;
    PHT sees participation in activities of the Erasmus Programme as an essential contribution to the development of the basic skills for future teachers. The development and improvement of teaching skills as well as getting to know innovative and best-practice models are a part of this development of competences.
     
  • Creating inclusive and networked higher education systems;
    PHT builds on a stable network of international partner universities, paying particular attention to the quality of the partnership. The Erasmus learning mobility of university teachers and staff helps prepare for diversity and heterogeneous student groups.
     
  • Ensuring higher education institutions contribute to innovation in society;
    PHT recognises the knowledge transfer that is gained through Erasmus learning mobility. University members participating in activities of the Erasmus Programme are those who integrate topics such as (global) citizenship, civic education and civic engagement in practice and teaching.
     
  • Supporting effective and efficient higher education systems.
    PHT provides for carefully planned and tailor-made mobilities as part of the planned activities of the Erasmus Programme. PHT is committed to the requirements of the ECHE.
     

 

 

Staff Mobility

 

General Information

The Erasmus+ Programme also includes the possibility for lecturers and members of staff to visit our institution.

 

The teacher mobility is financially supported by the European Commission. On the basis of the Erasmus University Charter and the PHT partnerships, the lecturers have the opportunity to teach at one of the partner University and participate in further educational activities. The aim is to strengthen the partnerships between the PH Tirol and its partner institutions, it offers the possibility to learn about other learning methods, skills and to gain new experiences.

 

If you are interested in an Erasmus-Mobility at our institution please contact our Erasmus Staff Coordinator Daniel Riedl

 

SAVE THE DATE - International Staff Week 17-21 November, 2025

VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF INNSBRUCK,

TEACH AND WORK TOGETHER WITH

COLLEAGUES AND STUDENTS


Dear partner,

We would like to invite you to our International Week in November, from 17 to 21 November 2025.

You will have the opportunity to ...

- exchange your expertise with colleagues of the PHT and our partner institutions

- visit our affiliated schools

- give guest lectures

- enjoy a themed city walk

- get to know, explore and enjoy Innsbruck, a city full of history and culture,

and its surroundings in the heart of the Alps.

We are looking forward to you contacting us.

 

TARGET GROUP

Staff from our Erasmus+ partner universities

 

WORKING LANGUAGE

English


REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION

Attendance from Monday 9:00 am to Friday 12:00 pm;

Contribution of 4-8 hours of teaching (according to Erasmus+ regulations)


APPLICATION DEADLINE

30 September, 2025


LINK FOR REGISTRATION

https://service.ph-tirol.at/content/international-week#

Looking Back – International Week May 2025 – "AI in Teacher Education: Promises and Pitfalls"

From May 12 to 16, 2025, the University College of Teacher Education Tyrol hosted its second International Week of the academic year – a biannual event that brings together educators and experts from Europe, Asia, and beyond. The May edition focused on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teacher education, offering a dynamic mix of academic insight, cultural exchange, and professional networking. 

Lecturers from countries including France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Malta, Norway, and Thailand explored the opportunities and ethical challenges of AI in education. Highlights included practical sessions on using generative AI in lesson planning, innovative assessment strategies, and discussions on the integration of mindfulness and neuroscience in digital classrooms. Faculty members from the University College of Teacher Education Tyrol made valuable contributions to the programme.

Cultural and social events – such as the Intercultural Brunch, collaborative cooking, and a folk evening – created a welcoming space for informal dialogue and intercultural connection. A standout artistic contribution from Thailand linked creativity with lifelong learning. 

The International Week at the PHT once again proved to be a vibrant platform for global perspectives, critical reflection, and future-oriented approaches to teacher education. The University College of Teacher Education Tyrol thanks all participants for their inspiring contributions and looks forward to the next edition. 

Looking back - International Staff Week November 2024 - "Global Perspectives in Education"

As part of International Week in November, the University of Teacher Education Tyrol was once again able to welcome international guest lecturers from various European countries. This semester, ten lecturers from Poland, Germany, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal and Norway took part, enriching the programme with their expertise and diverse perspectives and inspiring the university's academic community. The programme of events included a variety of captivating and informative lectures on current topics in pedagogy and education. Key topics included ‘The digital kindergarten’, ‘Social exclusion of young people’, ‘The multilingual classroom’, ‘Internationalisation of teacher training’, ‘Evaluation in educational contexts’ and ‘Promoting critical thinking’. These events provided valuable impulses for teaching practice and invited professional exchange. Lecturers from the PHT also presented their knowledge and thus contributed to the diversity and quality of the programme. In addition to knowledge transfer, the International Week focussed in particular on networking and exchange between the partner universities. The informal and friendly atmosphere promoted cooperation and dialogue not only during the lectures, but also during other programme items. The ‘Intercultural Brunch’, which traditionally takes place during the International Week, was also a popular event this year, which contributed to a better cultural understanding and more intensive exchange. A visit to the affiliated primary school and lower secondary school provided a deeper understanding of the Austrian education system. The international guests gained valuable insights into teaching practice and the school concept in Austria. The supporting programme also offered the opportunity to get to know the city of Innsbruck in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. A city tour of Innsbruck and shared meals created spaces for informal dialogue and strengthened the group dynamic. A cultural highlight was a visit to the musical ‘Hair’, which not only provided entertainment but also contributed to the cultural development of the participants. Thanks to the positive group dynamics and committed exchange, the International Week was a complete success. New partnerships were forged and existing contacts with European universities were strengthened. The event provided both the guest lecturers and the PHT with a valuable opportunity for international collaboration and knowledge transfer.

 

Partner universities

PHT is proud to have more than 50 partner universities all over Europe. All our inter-institutional agreements are intended for the primary education sector. If the partners are also suitable for vocational education, nutrition and IC, this is noted. 

 

Belgium

Haute Ecole Robert Schuman / Arlon
Agreement to 2027/28; special needs, primary education

Université de Liège
Agreement to 2027/28

Vives University College
Agreement to 2027/28; special needs education

UC Limburg / Leuven
Agreement to 2027/28; primary education

Thomas More Kempen
Agreement to 2027/28; primary education

Thomas More Mechelen-Antwerpen
Agreement to 2027/28; primary education, IT

Czech Republic

Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education, special needs education

Denmark

VIA University College, Aarhus
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

University College South Denmark, Haderslev
Agreement to 2027/28, special needs education and primary education

UCL University College
Agreement to 2027/28,  primary education

University College Absalon
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Finland

University of Helsinki
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education, special needs education

France

Université de La Rochelle
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Université de Strasbourg/ IUFM d'Alsace
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Université Paris Nord 13
Agreement to 2027/28 - ONLY staff/lecturers

Université de Poitiers / ESPE Académie de Poitiers
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Germany

Technische Universität Dresden
Agreement to 2027/28, vocational education, food and nuitrition education

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Agreement to 2027/28, vocational education, ICT

Universität Flensburg 
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education, special needs education  

Pädagogische Hochschule - Schwäbisch Gmünd
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Universität Regensburg 
Agreement to 2027/28 - ONLY staff/lecturers

Universität Rostock
Agreement to 2027/28 - ONLY staff/lecturers

Hungary

Óbuda University, Budapest
Agreement 2027/28, vocational education

Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem ELTE Budapest, Faculty of Elementary and Nursery School Teacher's Training
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

University of Szeged
Agreement to 2027/28, special needs education

Ireland (REP.)

Mary Immaculate College / University of Limerick
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Ireland; Northern / UK

Stranmillis University College Belfast
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education, special needs education

Italy

Università degli Studi di Padova
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education, special needs education - Italian level B2 obligatory

Università degli Studi di Foggia
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education - Italian level B2 obligatory

Freie Universität Bozen - Fakultät für Bildungswissenschaften, Brixen / Libera Università di Bolzano - Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione
Agreement to 2027/28; department in German: German C1, Italian or English B2; department in Italian: Italien C1, German or English B2.

Latvia

University of Latvia, Riga
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Lithuania

Vytautas Magnus University (former: Vilnius Pedagogical University)
Agreement to 2027/28

Malta

University of Malta
Agreement to 2027/28, staff/lecturers only

Netherlands

Hogeschool KPZ (former Katholieke Pabo Zwolle)
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education, special needs education

Norway

University College of Southeast Norway 
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Volda University College
Agreement to 2027/28

Poland

Uniwersytet Warszawski/University of Warsaw
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Portugal

Escola Superior de Educacao de Lisboa
Agreement to 2027/28, only with Portuguese level B1+

Escola Superior de Educacao de Viana do Castelo
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education, only with Portuguese level B1+

Romania

Universitatea "Lucia Blaga" din Sibiu
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education
 

Spain

Universidad del País Vasco/ Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Bilbao
Agreement to 2027/28, primary, only with Spanish level B2+

Universitat de València (Escuela Universitaria de Magisteri "Ausiàs March")
Agreement to 2027/28; primary education, special needs education, only with Spanish level B2+

Universidad Católica de Valencia "San Vicente Mártir"
Agreement to 2027/28; primary education, only with Spanish level B2+

Universidad de Almería
Agreement to 2027/28; primary education, special needs education, only with Spanish level B2+

Universidad de Cádiz
Agreement to 2027/28 - ONLY staff/lecturers

Sweden

University of Örebro
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education and special needs education. Only winter term!

Kristianstad University
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education and special needs education. Only spring term!

Switzerland

Pädagogische Hochschule St. Gallen
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education and special needs education

Haute Ecole pédagogique du canton de Vaud - Lausanne
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Turkey

Ankara University
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education       

Yildiz Teknik Üniversitesi/ Yildiz Technical University
Agreement to 2027/28

Ihsan Dogramaci Bilkent University
Agreement to 2027/28

UK

Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford
Agreement to 2027/28, primary education

Havering College of Further and Higher Education
Agreement to 2027/28, staff/lecturers only

Students

Want to get an insight into an Erasmus term at PHT?

Listen to ERASMUS@PHT GOES PODCAST.

 

Each semester we welcome up to 15  teacher students (bachelor level) within the Erasmus+ (KA131) and the Erasmus+ International Mobility program (KA171).

 

PHT offer study programs for teacher students in the fields of primary education, vocational education, information and communication pedagogy, nutrition and home economics, engineering and trades. 

 

If you have further questions, please contact our Erasmus+ incoming students coordinator Claudia Haas .

 

Datei(en)

Incomings

Welcome to the University of Teacher Education Tyrol!
In order to be able to offer you a well-planned programme as an international guest at the PHT, we ask you to contact the International Office as early as possible.

You will find initial information and contact details for ...

 

Erasmus+ STT /STA mobilities

Informationen und Unterlagen:
International Office >> Incomings >> Dozierende

Kontakt:
For an STT or STA mobility at our institution within the framework of Erasmus+, please contact Daniel Riedl at: dozmob@ph-tirol.ac.at

Erasmus+ SMS

Information and documents:
International Office >> Incomings >> Studierende

Contact:
If you want to sepnd a semester or an academic year at PHT within the framework of Erasmus+ or Erasmus+ International Mobility, please contact: Claudia Haas (Erasmus+ Incoming Students Coordinator)

Datei(en)

Staff Mobility

 

Erasmus+ for lecturers and staff

Lecturers and staff of PHT apply each year to take part at a mobility within the ERASMUS+ programm. Until mid of October the rectorate decides on the applications according to key issues and special subject focus.

 

Contact for further information and questions:
Daniel Riedl

Outgoings

 

Erasmus+ for students

Each year, 20-30 students take the opportunity to broaden their education and life experience in another European country. The duration of stay is between 3 to 6 months, PHT-students have the possibility to find their guest university among more than 30 partner universities and teacher education institutions (see Partner).

 

Contact for outgoing students: 
Mag. Silvia Baldassari; MMag. Andrea Erlacher

Erasmus+ for lecturers and staff

Lecturers and staff of PHT apply each year to take part at a mobility within the ERASMUS+ programm. Until mid of October the rectorate decides on the applications according to key issues and special subject focus.

 

Contact for further information and questions: 
Daniel Riedl

International Office

The International Office is responsible for Erasmus+ mobilities of students, lecturers and staff members at PHT. We also provide support and consultation for educational collaborations (nationally and internationally) as well as students, lecturers and staff members who want to engage in higher education programs of the European Union. The objectives in International mobility are defined in the Erasmus University Charter.

 

Our activities are being supported by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the European Commission's Erasmus+ program.

 

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