21st Century Skills for All

BIP ID: 2024-1-TR01-KA131-HED-000199509-1

Aksaray University is pleased to announce the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (BIP) titled “21st Century Skills for All”, which will be held in Aksaray, Cappadocia, Türkiye.

This international program brings together students and academic/administrative staff to develop essential competencies required in today’s rapidly changing world. The program focuses on key 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, communication, collaboration, and inclusive education.

The BIP combines virtual learning components with a physical mobility phase to create a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. The physical mobility will take place between 15–19 June 2026 at Aksaray University, while online sessions will be organized before and after the mobility to support preparation and evaluation processes.

Participants will engage in a variety of interactive workshops, collaborative activities, and project-based learning experiences, designed to foster both personal and professional development. The program is structured around inclusion and diversity, encouraging participants to work effectively in multicultural environments and develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded 3 ECTS credits, recognizing their active participation and learning achievements.

In addition to academic activities, participants will have the opportunity to explore the unique cultural heritage of Cappadocia, including its world-famous landscapes, valleys, and historical sites, enriching their overall international experience (as highlighted in the cultural activities section on page 7 of the brochure).

Number of ECTS Credits awarded:   3

Who Can Participate?

• Undergraduate and graduate students

• Academic staff (teaching mobility)

• Administrative staff (training mobility)

Virtual Component Dates:

01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 

Physical BIP dates:

15/06/2026 – 19/06/2026

Priorities Addressed

Inclusion and Diversity

Application Process

Students and staff who wish to participate are required to complete the application form via the link provided. Applicants will be contacted via email with further details regarding the program and participation procedures. Participation in the program does not require any participation fee; however, students and staff must contact their home university Erasmus Offices regarding individual support and travel grants.

Learning Agreement / OLA Information
Students must complete their Online Learning Agreement (OLA) by 28 May 2026. Please use the following information while preparing your OLA:

Course Code: BIP-2026
Course Title: 21st Century Skills for All
ECTS Credits: 3
Semester: Spring

Receiving University Responsible Person:
Assoc. Prof. Erkan Yüce
Erasmus BIP Coordinator
erkanyuce@aksaray.edu.tr
+90 382 288 36 45

Administrative Contact Person:
Lect. Ugur Koyuncu
Erasmus Instituional Coordinator
ugurkoyuncu@aksaray.edu.tr
+90 382 288 38 38

Virtual Component Description:

The virtual component of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “21st Century Skills for All” will take place between 01–05 June 2026 and will consist of a total of 20 hours of online learning activities. The virtual sessions are designed to increase participants’ readiness for the physical mobility by introducing the main themes, learning objectives, and collaborative structure of the programme. The activities will also support intercultural interaction, communication, and digital collaboration among participants from different countries. At the end of the virtual component, participants are expected to demonstrate improved awareness of 21st century skills, digital learning environments, intercultural communication, and inclusive educational practices.

Please also note that all grant agreement procedures and Erasmus funding processes must be carried out together with your home university’s Erasmus / International Relations Office.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

ugurkoyuncu@aksaray.edu.tr

erasmus@aksaray.edu.tr

iro@aksaray.edu.tr