Ostim Technical University regards it as a strategic priority to enable its students and academic staff to gain international experience, develop new skills, and acquire globally competitive qualifications through the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme. In this respect, our university brings its students and faculty members together with distinguished research centers and higher education institutions abroad, thereby fostering academic development and scientific collaboration through exchange and training programmes. To ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme within our institution, a qualified educational infrastructure has been established, and through promotional activities of the programme, it has been aimed that all students and academic staff benefit from these opportunities.

Enhancing the quality of higher education, strengthening the employability of graduates, and fostering lifelong learning skills are also among the primary objectives of Ostim Technical University. In this context, our university continuously updates its curriculum in line with the needs of the labor market, while integrating student and staff mobilities carried out within the framework of Erasmus+ into the broader process of international cooperation. In line with its internationalization policy, the university supports opportunities for academic and administrative staff to teach and receive training abroad, while also promoting research, innovation, and collaboration with industry. By establishing qualified international partnerships and encouraging multi-stakeholder collaborations, the opportunities provided by the Erasmus+ Programme are effectively utilized. These collaborations are structured in accordance with quality standards and are designed to contribute to the academic and personal development of students and staff. Furthermore, working experiences in multicultural environments and interdisciplinary cooperation are actively supported.

Within the scope of the Erasmus+ Programme, Ostim Technical University acts in full alignment with the priorities of the European Union and develops active policies and practices in areas such as combating climate change, environmental sustainability, inclusiveness, diversity, digital transformation, and commitment to democratic values. Our university aims to enhance environmental awareness and support the principles of Green Erasmus by promoting travel options that reduce the carbon footprint. At the same time, support mechanisms have been established to ensure equal access to mobility opportunities for disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities, those facing economic difficulties, and students with a migrant background.

At Ostim Technical University, in addition to the integration of Erasmus processes into the EWP system within the scope of digital transformation, innovative practices such as virtual applications, mobility, and hybrid learning models are employed to support the development of students’ and staff’s digital competencies. Within the framework of democratic participation and commitment to common European values — which constitute priorities of the programme — students are educated with a strong awareness of cultural diversity, social responsibility, and active citizenship. In this regard, the Erasmus+ experience offers not only academic achievements but also a powerful sphere for development in terms of volunteering, civic engagement, and intercultural dialogue.