Training- and Cooperation Activität, Montenegro

Western Balkans in the focus: Promoting and deepening cooperations in the Erasmus+ programme

12 – 15 October 2026 in Podgorica | Application deadline: 18 June 2026

From 12 to 15 October, the TCA ‘Western Balkans in the focus: Promoting and deepening cooperation in the Erasmus+ programme’ for Erasmus+ higher education will take place in Podgorica, Montenegro. Higher education institutions from Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo, as well as from Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland, will be in attendance.

Content and objectives:

  • The aim of the event is to strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions from Central Europe and the Western Balkan countries of Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo, and to initiate new Erasmus+ partnerships.
  • The focus is on funding opportunities under KA1 Mobility, KA2 Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE), Erasmus Mundus, and Jean Monnet Actions.
  • The programme includes a site visit to higher education institutions in Podgorica and Cetinje, as well as a two-day networking seminar with workshops on topics such as skills development, recognition of qualifications, entrepreneurship and joint study programmes. 

    Target group: The event is aimed at representatives of higher education institutions from the participating countries who wish to deepen international cooperation within the framework of Erasmus+.

Participation in this event, which is taking place as part of the Erasmus+ Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA), is subsidised by the European Union. All on-site costs (accommodation, meals, seminar fees) will be covered by the organiser. A refund of travel expenses may be claimed retrospectively from the OeAD upon presentation of the relevant supporting documents.

If you are interested in participating, please apply via the SALTO platform by Thursday, 18 June 2026 at the latest. Further information on the TCA can be found on the OeAD website  

If you are interested in submitting a project proposal under Capacity Building in Higher Education, Erasmus Mundus or Jean Monnet Actions, please contact the Head of BOKU-International Relations, Dr Margarita Calderón-Peter, in good time in advance. 

03.06.2026