Studying Abroad

What does this mean?

• Study for 1-2 semesters at a European partner university
• Easy application procedure (official language certificate as proof of language skills is usually not required)
• No tuition fees at the partner university
• Monthly mobility grant together with the placement as exchange student
• You are well looked after by the partner university abroad (accommodation search, leisure activities, language courses)
• Free online language support
• Rights and obligations according to the student charter
• Usually easy recognition through well-established exchanges

Are you interested in additional financial support in the Erasmus+ programme during your stay abroad? This is possible for the following groups of people at German universities:

• People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
• Parents with child/ren
• Employed students (under very special conditions)
• First-time graduates

Students in the above-mentioned groups of people receive top-up amounts (top up) of €250 per month as a flat rate in addition to the regular Erasmus+ funding.

Our tip: Use the Erasmus+ funding and apply for an additional amount (top up) in your online application workflow if you belong to one of the groups of people mentioned above.

What does this mean?

• Study for 1-2 semesters at a partner university outside Europe
• No tuition fees at the partner university
• You are well looked after by the partner university abroad (accommodation search, leisure activities, language courses)
• A visa may be required
• Financing options must be clarified separately; e.g. apply for PROMOS / Bavarian scholarships

What does this mean?

• Study for 1-2 semesters at any university abroad, without a cooperation agreement
• Own responsibility to organise your placement as a freemover student / no support from the International Office
• There may be considerable time required to obtain information
• Financial: usually with tuition fees
• Organisational: proof of language skills, visa, lack of "routine" recognition
• Greater flexibility regarding recognition of academic achievements obtained abroad
• Financing options must be clarified separately; e.g. apply for PROMOS / Bavarian scholarships

Application Deadlines for a semester abroad (at least half a year before the semester is about to start)

• for the winter term: February 1st
• for the summer term: July 1st

For subject-related questions concerning studies abroad (e.g. course selection and recognition), please contact the departmental coordinator in your faculty.

The International Office is available to answer any administrative questions you may have about studying abroad.