Open Application for BIP – Artistic Itineraries between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Visual Dialogue: Ancient and Medieval Heritage versus Contemporary Creation

We are excited to announce the start of the application period for the Erasmus Blended Intensive Program (BIP) on Artistic Itineraries between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Visual Dialogue: Ancient and Medieval Heritage versus Contemporary Creation, hosted by our partner university, Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania. 

A Blended Intensive Programme is a short-term physical mobility with an online part (virtual component). 

More detailed information about the BIP-HERE

The BIP will take place between 4th of May and 8th of May 2026 in Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania. There will be a mandatory virtual part too. 

Requirements:

To be a student at Shumen University (undergraduate,  graduate, and PhD students).

English Language: Level B1

What do you get?

Erasmus grant: 79 euros per day (example: 5 days physical mobility + travel support about 200 euros)

ECTS credits: 3

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Observe and artistically document historical and cultural heritage sites in Dobrogea through direct, in situ study.
  • Use rapid drawing and color techniques to capture atmosphere, light, and spatial character.
  • Develop finished compositions by synthesizing field sketches in the workshop environment.
  • Integrate heritage references into contemporary artistic practice.
  • Collaborate across cultures, exchanging artistic methods and perspectives in an international context.

Application DEADLINE at Shumen University: until January 23rd by  12 p.m

Don’t miss this chance to improve your language skills. Apply now! 

APPLICATION FORM–HERE

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION: a CV, proof of English proficiency at level B1 or higher, and a certificate confirming current student enrollment and average academic performance

If you don’t have a certificate, you can ask one of your teachers to evaluate your language proficiency and fill in the following form: LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY FORM FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS- HERE, or you can do the  ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST in Online Language Support (OLS), instructions – HERE

For more information, you can contact the ERASMUS office at: erasmus@shu.bg.

Mobile phone: +359/88 484 4583/ +359/88 993 83 86

Published on January 7, 2026