Key facts for your stays abroad
Information events of the International Office
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- Attending an info event is strongly recommended for stays abroad.
- Our information events take place regularly at the beginning of the winter and summer semesters. You can find out the exact dates via your degree programs.
Financing options
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- You can find an overview of the numerous funding opportunities for your stays abroad HERE.
- Please note: The funding opportunities are to be considered as a subsidy and do not completely cover the costs.
- The costs of stays abroad vary greatly from country to country (cost of living, tuition fees if applicable...). Please keep this in mind when selecting your desired universities.
Visa & Insurances
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- You are responsible for obtaining a valid student visa (NOT a tourist visa!).
- For more information, please click here: Visa I Insurances
Course selection
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- For mandatory semesters abroad: Get course approvals in time from the international coordinator of your degree program.
- The courses offered for international students are subject to the respective university and may change from semester to semester.
- We cannot guarantee that you will be able to take certain courses, but with a little flexibility you are sure to find a course that suits you.
Timing
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- Planning your stay abroad involves numerous steps and should begin about 16 months before you plan to start.
- HERE you will find a chronological overview.