Open Application for BIP – Resilience Beyond Borders: Human Rights in a Challenging World- extended application period

We are excited to announce the extension of the application period for the Erasmus Blended Intensive Program (BIP) on Resilience Beyond Borders: Human Rights in a Challenging World, hosted by our partner university, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Iasi, 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 2nd of March and 6th of March 2026 in “Alexandru Ioan Cuza University”, Iasi, 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:

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of international human rights frameworks, challenges, and evolving global dynamics.
  • Explore the interconnections between resilience, justice, and human dignity in the face of global crises.
  • Develop skills in human rights advocacy, communication, and policy engagement.
  • Understand the psychological aspects of resilience and recovery from oppression, discrimination, or violence.
  • Evaluate ethical challenges in human rights work, such as cultural diversity, data privacy, and political bias.
  • Recognize the role of technology and media in advancing or undermining human rights protection.
  • Apply self-care, ethical reflection, and professional resilience strategies in high-stress human rights environments.

Application DEADLINE at Shumen University: extended until January 28th, 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