Kosovo Erasmus+ Office (KEO)
Erasmus+ programme in Kosovo is managed by Kosovo Erasmus+ Office (KEO) and covers all support, promotion and dissemination activities related to the higher and vocational education dimension as well as training youth and sports action of the Erasmus+ Programme 2021-2027.
The main objective of Kosovo Erasmus+ Office is to implement the international dimension of Erasmus+ programme and not only in the field of HE, but also in the new fields of VET, youth and sport, through actions opened to third countries non-associated to the programme (previously called Partner Countries).
KEOs overall objective is to promote activities of the published Erasmus+ Call for Proposals but also focus its efforts on the:
- dissemination and exploitation of project results,
- networking activities with core stakeholders,
- creating synergies with other EU programs and international donor activities.
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, VET, and sports);
- 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.
While assisting EC, EACEA and EUOK, in implementation of international dimension of Erasmus+ programme, KEO follows very closely the national policies in the field of HE, VET, Youth and Sport.
Click the link for more information about the programme guide (2021-2027):
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/erasmus-programme-guide
KEO Staff:
Mimika Dobroshi – Coordinator
Blerinë Zjaça Osmani – Project Officer for Prishtina Office
Goran Lazic – Project Officer for Mitrovica Branch Office
Elheme Selmani Rexhepi – Finance and Admin Manager
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".
