The European mobility programme includes -in most cases- possibilities for visiting lecturers to join us with a view to share experiences with our own teaching staff. There are 2 main Erasmus+ projects:

• KA131 - Erasmus+ (Europe):
  • The University of the Basque Country has more than 450 exchange agreements with other European universities.
  • Most visiting lecturers travel for a one-week visit, although the programme fixes a limit of 6 weeks.
  • Most requirements and conditions applying to come to the University of the Basque Country are dictated by your own university of origin; that is why, we recommend you to check the availability and terms of each mobility agreement with your institution. 
  • Should you need further assistance, it is also possible to contact our mobility coordinators in each Faculty or School.

• KA171 - Erasmus+ projects outside of Europe: 
  • Erasmus+ international exchange programme with non-associated countries
  • Erasmus+ KA171 offers opportunities for students to carry on their academic training and for University personnel to perform teaching duties or train in higher education institutions outside of Europe and vice versa.  
  • Teaching and/or training stays with economic support for a period of 5 days.
  • The calls for applications to participate in these exchange programmes are published on a regular basis, and access is granted based on competition.
  • The complete list of countries and institutions that take part in each project, the length of stay and the amount of grants are indicated in the sections describing each of the projects in progress, which may vary according to SEPIE's financing and guidelines.

The Vice-Rectorate for International Relations at the University of the Basque Country manages these two mobility programmes, both for students and teaching staff. Check our exchange agreements with universities in the USA, Canada, Russia, Philippine Islands, New Zealand, etc (enlace pdf). Check our mobility agreements with Latin American universities (enlace pdf). If you wish to contact one of our Departments, please visit our website.

The University of the Basque Country hosts several foreign language assistants every year, i.e. 'lectores'. Our language assistance contracts are based on agreements previously signed by the University of the Basque Country and certain foreign institutions. Language assistants usually teach language, culture or literature and are equally expected to organise cultural activities related to their country of origin. Applicants must hold a Bachelor´s degree, Architecture or Engineering Diploma before they submit their application for undergraduate programmes; however, candidates holding a PhD can equally request to become language assistants in certain graduate programmes. For further information on foreign language assistance stays at the University of the Basque Country, go to our website.

The University of the Basque Country runs several European projects aiming to enhance mobility at all levels. Visit our website to find out more about each project. Also, we recommend you check our NEWS section on a regular basis.

Teaching contracts at the University of the Basque Country range from occasional visits to 2-year agreements. All contracts require the invitation or proposal of the relevant Department of the University of the Basque Country. Access the list of our Departments. Visiting lecturers are required to work on the tasks entrusted by the University of the Basque Country on a full-time basis. Candidates should submit the application form (enlace pdf) and CV to the relevant Department. By way of illustration, calls for the fall and winter semesters (September to January) are usually open beginning March, whereas those applying to the spring semester (February to June) most often remain applicable in October.

The Fulbright Program helps American experts and scholars travel abroad within the framework of graduate seminars or professional counselling workshops. The length of sponsored stays varies from 2 to 6 weeks. Should you be considering the idea of travelling to the University of the Basque Country, please go to Fulbright Spain.