A semester or a year abroad offers entirely new perspectives, both for your studies and your personal development.
In addition to broadening your academic outlook, it strengthens your language skills and helps you build international contacts. Experience abroad is also a valuable and highly sought-after qualification in today's labour market.
A period of study abroad requires thorough planning. We recommend you start your preparations around 12-18 months before your intended stay. Your first point of contact should be the
or the consultation hours of the at the Department.In general, there are two ways to go abroad as part of your studies:
- Participation in an exchange programme, such as ERASMUS+ in Europe (for studies or internships) or at one of the partner universities farther afield (for studies)
- Independent application to a university abroad or a self-organised internship abroad
ERASMUS+, the most popular exchange programme, offers benefits such as tuition fee waivers, guaranteed recognition of marked coursework and examinations through learning agreements, and many more advantages.
The International Office can also advise you on other programmes, scholarships, and funding opportunities provided by foundations or organisations.