The aim of this thesis was to research the process of applying for Erasmus+ grant for an international collaboration project. The topic arose from a true need, when Tampere University of Applied Sciences was planning to share virtual learning environment Kykylaakso with other European universities in a collaboration project. This thesis was written as a guide for such project.

This thesis gathers information required for both the application and the project itself. The topics are virtual learning environments, Kykylaakso and coaching. The application was gone through point by point from the project management’s point of view and examined possible views on the answers.

Possible future EU-projects can benefit from this thesis. Filling the application is an extensive process that requires professionalism, international expertise, experience on projects and international cooperation skills.