Studium im Ausland

Would you like to continue your studies abroad for a semester or a longer period, but don't know which documents and applications are required? Then the International Office at your university can advise you.

Studying abroad opens your eyes to other cultures and educational systems and thus offers a wealth of experience. Language skills can be improved almost effortlessly along the way and your own CV will also benefit from a temporary stay abroad.

If you are a student and would like to find out about opportunities and modalities before you start studying abroad, you can contact

• the International Office of your university or
• the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Bonn
  in Bonn.

• Application or application for a study place abroad

Upon acceptance/reservation of a potential stay abroad:

• Language certificate (please note that there are certain requirements regarding language level and issuance)
• Letter of Confirmation (during and after your stay)
• Certificate of Arrival (during your stay)
• Learning Agreement Part 1 (before stay)
• Learning Agreement Part 2 (during stay)
• Learning Agreement Part 3 (after stay)
• Visa, if applicable
• Grant Agreement if applicable (for Erasmus+)
• Application for a semester of leave at the home university, if applicable
• Transcript of Records (after your stay)
• Experience report (after stay)
• Completed EU questionnaire (after your stay)

The documents may vary depending on the requirements of your university and the corresponding program abroad. Additional documents may also be required. Please contact your International Office for more information.

Most universities state that attending a counseling interview or an information event is a condition for applying for a foreign study place.

Depending on the type of program (e.g. Erasmus, internship abroad, etc.), you may incur different costs.

The procedure for studying abroad depends on the university in question. As a rule, you apply for a place at a foreign university by a certain deadline. Therefore, please contact your International Office in good time.

The processing time for a stay abroad can take between 3 and 6 months. In most cases, you will still need to submit documents during your stay abroad (updated Learning Agreement; Letter of Confirmation (Arrival), etc.).

Applications for a study place abroad are generally subject to deadlines. Please enquire about the exact deadlines during the relevant consultation at the International Office.

You can find further information below:

If you would like to continue your studies abroad, you can obtain comprehensive advice from your local International Office or the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and receive further information on the application process, deadlines and documents to be submitted.

Contact your supervisor for international affairs at your faculty or institute or make an appointment with your International Office.

Alternatively, the German Academic Exchange Service can also answer general questions about studying abroad.

Applications and forms can usually be accessed online on the website of the International Office. Please contact the International Office responsible for you.