Are you planning to spend your compulsory semester at a university abroad? Then this page is the right place for you. Here you will find all the necessary information about preparation, follow-up and recognition of your semester abroad.

The compulsory semester abroad usually takes place in the 6th semester of the IME degree programs. In order for your compulsory semester abroad to be recognized, you must complete a number of formalities before and after the semester abroad.

Before the semester abroad, you must fulfill the following minimum requirements:

• Participation in the semester abroad seminar (all dates)
• Proof that you have passed all module examinations in the first three semesters of study
• English B2 certificate
• Russian A1 certificate
• Approval of the coursework to be completed abroad
  • first submit to the Department with course descriptions and transcript of records
  • After approval by the International Affairs Officer in the Department, submit this to International Affairsat the latest with your application for the semester abroad.

During the semester abroad:

• In case of changes to the courses IMMEDIATELY Consult with International Affairs and the responsible Program Manager in the Department

After the semester abroad, the following formalities must be completed for recognition of the semester abroad:

• Certificate of enrollment from the foreign university
• Certificate of completed, pre-approved coursework amounting to 30 credits (ECTS)
• Conversion of grades from the International Affairs section
• an experience report of at least 5 DIN A-4 pages, usually in English
  • to be submitted no later than the 1st week of lectures of the following semester
• questionnaire about the semester abroad
• Presentation of the semester abroad
• Application for recognition of examination achievements during the semester abroad

You have not achieved 30 ECTS abroad. What now?

If you decide to spend a semester abroad at a non-partner university, you will have to take care of your semester abroad yourself. However, program-specific formalities before and after the semester abroad also apply to you!

All documents both before and after the semester abroad must be submitted to the Departments!!!

Please note the application deadlines for the semester abroad in International Affairs. These can be found on the pages of the department.