The International Relations Office of Mendel University in Brno is pleased to announce a call for applications for students of the Faculty of Horticulture (FH) to participate in the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) at the University of Zadar (Croatia). The program’s topic is “Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Mediterranean Environments”. The program offers students a unique opportunity to learn in authentic Mediterranean settings while collaborating with international peers, academic staff and local experts. Participants will explore sustainable agriculture, agroecology, cultural heritage and rural entrepreneurship through hands-on, field-based learning.

The BIP represents a new form of mobility combining virtual and physical learning. The physical part will take place from September 7 to 11, 2026. The virtual part will take place between August 31 and September 4, 2026.

Application Requirements

The application process will run from May 21 to June 7, 2026, and includes the following:

• A motivation letter
• Indication of whether this is your first international experience
• Oral language examination in English (to be held from June 8 to 12, 2026)
• Evaluation of the relevance of your study program to the BIP theme

Financial Support and Additional Conditions

Participants will receive a daily grant of 79 EUR and travel expenses.

How to Apply

Interested students can apply via the registration form until June 7, 2026:

We look forward to receiving your applications!

For more information, please get in touch with the MENDELU International Relations Office at erasmusbip@mendelu.cz.

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