Studying abroad

There are many different ways to organize a period of study abroad. A temporary stay abroad of 1-2 semesters in the second half of the degree programme is very common. This makes sense because the basics have been completed at the home university, in some cases subjects from the major have already been attended and thus profound subject knowledge facilitates studying at a foreign faculty. A semester abroad is possible in Bachelors, Masters and also doctoral studies. If you are interested in a double degrees, please contact your department for more information.

Get in touch with the relevant advice centres (departmental coordinators, the International Office's "How to Start" information event) at an early stage, usually 1.5-1 years before your semester abroad, and find out about application formalities, deadlines, financing and funding options as well as the university structure in your host country.

Here you will find all the important information on programmemes, procedures, funding opportunities and other formalities for a semester abroad. We also advise you to pay attention to different semester periods abroad thay may occur. This is particularly relevant for a stay in the spring semester.

How to start

Where and what to study?

  • Info event "How to Start"
  • Information centers (department, International Office)
  • Host university (structures, semester times)

How early should I apply?

  • 1.5-1 years before your semester abroad
  • Keep deadlines in mind

Which documents?

  • Application formalities
  • Financing and funding opportunities

Recognizing achievements

  • Advice on course selection and recognition of achievements in the department