Staff mobility for teaching - Incoming
Erasmus+ supports teaching periods at higher education institutions (HEI) abroad.
Teaching abroad offers opportunity for personal, professional and academic development. It allows participants to strenghten cultural awareness and open-mindedness, expand knowledge in new subjects or teaching methods, as well as improve and develop language skills.
For teaching within Erasmus+ programme at University of Nova Gorica (UNG), you must be employed at a higher education institution (HEI) that has an Inter-institutional Agreement with UNG.
Erasmus+ also provides an opportunity for invited individuals from businesses (from Programme Countries) to share their knowledge and expertise with students.
Duration
A teaching period between two Programme Countries must last a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 60 days.
A teaching period between Programme and Partner Countries must last a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 60 days.
In both cases, travel time is not included.
For invited individuals from businesses, the minimum duration of mobility is 1 day.
Teaching Requirements
During the mobility, teaching activities must comprise a minimum of 8 hours of actual teaching per week (or any shorter period of stay).
Please send our application by email to international.office@ung.si, including the following information:
Language requirements
The required level of English proficiency at UNG is B2.
Application Deadlines
When preparing your application, please take the Academic Calendar into consideration.
Applicants from non-visa countries - 45 days
Applicants from visa countries - 90* days
Please note that you may need to obtain an appropriate visa before entering Slovenia.
*Visa processing times may vary, and for some countries the procedure can take longer than three months. To ensure you receive your visa in time, we strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance, in accordance with the expected visa processing period.
Application Process
The International Office will forward your application to the relevant Department. The Department will review your proposal and assess whether it aligns with their work plan and/or academic schedule.
If suitable, a representative from the Department will contact you to further coordinate your visit and allow you to prepare your Mobility Agreement – Staff Mobility for Teaching.
Please note that this process may take up to 14 days.
Admission
Once the Mobility Agreement has been agreed upon and received by the International Office, you will be issued an official Invitation/Acceptance Letter, along with further information about living and working at UNG.
Visa
For more information regarding visa requirements, please visit the website of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
We will remain on your disposal in case you may need any help with visa application process.
Health insurance
During your stay at UNG, all visiting staff (academic and non-academic) are required to have their own health insurance valid in Slovenia/EU for the entire duration of the mobility.
Proof of valid health insurance must be submitted by email to international.office@ung.si at least 2 weeks before your arrival. Please note that failure to provide the required documentation within this timeframe may result in the cancellation of your mobility.
Grant Agreement
The Grant Agreement outlines the financial support and payment arrangements for the participant and must be signed prior to arrival at UNG. For participants from Partner Countries, the Grant Agreement will be prepared by the International Office, after you provide us:
- a copy of your health insurance, and
- confirmation that you have obtained the appropriate visa (if applicable).
Accommodation
You may arrange your accommodation independently, or UNG can assist you with this upon request.
How to reach Nova Gorica
Arriving by plane – Airports nearby:
- Ljubljana: 129 km Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
- Trieste: 34 km Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
- Treviso: 131 km Treviso Airport
- Venice: 136 km Venice Marco Polo Airport
- By shuttle from the airports: GoOpti Airport Transfer
Arriving by train:
- Nova Gorica: Slovenske železnice
- Gorizia (Italy): Trenitalia
Arriving by bus:
- Nova Gorica: Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana or Nomago
Arriving by car:
You can also arrive in Nova Gorica by car, but please note that to drive on Slovenian motorways and expressways, you are required to purchase a vignette.
You will have a meeting with the International Office on your first working day. During this meeting you will receive the necessary administrative and academic information regarding your mobility at UNG.
The meeting will take place at the University of Nova Gorica – International office (Glavni trg 8, 5271 Vipava). You will be informed in advance of the date and time of orientation session.
Slovene language course for foreigners
UNG organizes Slovene language courses for international students, staff and external course participants during the academic year through the UNG Language Centre. If we are unable to offer a Slovene language course during your mobility period, we will suggest other institutions that provide such courses, or you may use Slovene Learning Online.
At the end of your mobility period, you will receive a Confirmation Letter.