National Erasmus+ Offices (NEOs)
These offices assist the European Commission and local authorities in the implementation of Erasmus+ in certain third countries not associated to the Programme (previously called Partner Countries).
The role of Kosovo Erasmus+ Office (KEO) is providing information on Erasmus+, assisting applicants and participants, supporting policy dialogue and maintaining contact with local authorities and EU Delegations are among the responsibilities of the NEOs.
KEO is the focal point for their stakeholders involved in the Erasmus+ Programme in the area of higher education and contributes to improving awareness, visibility, relevance, effectiveness impact of the international dimension of Erasmus+ programme.
Starting the new programme (2021-2027), Kosovo Erasmus+ Office is responsible for:
- providing information about Erasmus+ activities that are open to the participation of their countries (including in the fields of higher education, youth and VET, where relevant);
- advising and assisting potential applicants;
- coordinating the local team of Higher Education Reform Experts (HEREs);
- contributing to studies and events;
- providing support to policy dialogue;
- maintaining contacts with the local authorities and EU delegations;
- following policy developments in the field of higher education in their country.
Click the link for more information about the programme guide (2021-2027):
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/erasmus-programme-guide
I am Lirim Mehmetaj, a student from Kosovo at the University of Prishtina. Last winter semester, and currently this summer semester, I am studying at the University of Salzburg. By coming and being part of a new living and studying environment it was pretty interesting, but also challenging and very demanding. Referring to life in Salzburg, you can easily find yourself traveling into times because Salzburg indeed is a very old city filled with culture. Small and narrow alleys, paved with stones at the old part of the town, are impressive. Moreover, University is filled with students of different countries from all around the world, therefore every new acquaintance, except a new friendship is also a lesson which makes you know and understand better the diversity and multiculturalism. Erasmus is a great opportunity for Kosovar students to study and travel abroad. It is awesome that this kind of program gave me the chance to meet the world and meet new experiences, because I as a Kosovar citizen, cannot always travel freely. It is great that the EU made it possible for me to study with Erasmus. The program helps you not in just fulfilling your dreams, but also, living beyond them. Therefore, it is an extraordinary experience which changes your life forever.
"In life to be successful, you have to face challenges... and most of the time these challenges will make you understand yourself, life itself and your skills".
