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The University of Messina has published the Erasmus+ KA171 call for students and trainees seeking study or internship opportunities in non-European countries. According to a June 12, 2026, announcement from the university, applicants can coordinate guidance appointments via email at progetti.erasmusicm@unime.it to meet either in person or through the Microsoft Teams platform.

The KA171 program, known as International Credit Mobility (ICM), provides funding for the exchange of students and staff between higher education institutions in the European Union and partner countries outside of Europe. This specific call targets academic and professional mobility for students and trainees to gain experience in non-EU territories.

What is the Erasmus+ KA171 program?

The KA171 action is a distinct branch of the Erasmus+ framework that focuses on globalizing higher education. Unlike the standard Erasmus+ mobility, which primarily facilitates movement within the European Higher Education Area, KA171 specifically supports mobility to “Partner Countries.” These include nations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.

According to European Commission guidelines, the program aims to promote the recognition of credits earned during these exchanges, ensuring that the study or internship period is formally integrated into the student’s degree program at their home institution.

How are appointments being coordinated?

The University of Messina is utilizing a hybrid model for student consultations. The university’s announcement specifies that candidates must email the project office to schedule their appointments. These meetings are available in two formats: physical presence at the university or virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams.

The use of Microsoft Teams for these administrative consultations indicates a continued reliance on cloud-based collaboration tools to manage international mobility logistics and student advising.

How does KA171 differ from standard Erasmus mobility?

The primary distinction lies in the destination and funding structure. Standard Erasmus+ mobility focuses on the EU and associated countries, while KA171 is designed for internationalization beyond European borders. Because these exchanges often involve higher travel costs and different visa requirements, KA171 typically involves specific bilateral agreements between the home university and the host institution in the non-European country.

This expansion of mobility allows students at the University of Messina to access academic networks in regions that are not covered by the traditional European exchange programs.