BIPs

What they are?

It is a combination of short-term physical mobility (usually 5 days) with a virtual component using innovative teaching methods.
The virtual component can take place before, during or after the physical mobility.
Combined short-term mobility can be an important first step for students who are hesitant to go abroad. It offers the opportunity to build on these relationships and experience to create a new and more inclusive mobility format.
By enabling new and more flexible mobility formats that combine physical mobility with a virtual component, intensive blended programmes aim to reach out to all types of students, from any background, field of study and cycle.

Who organises it?

They are organised by a consortium that must include 3 universities from 3 different European countries of the Erasmus+ programme.
The organising university is the host university, where the face-to-face component of the programme takes place.
A minimum attendance of 15 incoming students is a prerequisite.

How long does it last?

Mobility with physical presence can last from 5 to 30 days.
Virtual mobility does not establish a minimum or maximum duration. It will depend on each BIP.

ECTS recognition

Participation in a BIP grants 3 ECTS credits to students (combined physical and virtual component).
In the case of PhD students, the 3 ECTS are not recognised in their study cycle. However, the 3 ECTS have to be considered as a guideline for the workload of the combined short-term mobility at doctoral level.

Useful links

• BIP presentation
• Blended mobility implementation guide
• HEM Handbook