Current calls for applications and deadlines
- International Day at the Institute of Geography: Wednesday, October 30, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Geo Center, Meckenheimer Allee 176
- Application deadline for studying abroad with ERASMUS+ in the academic year 2025/26: January 15, 2025
Studying abroad
Benefits of an exchange program
- No need to pay tuition fees at the partner university
- Extra financial grant available in some cases
- Recognition for your study achievements
- Help with preparation and a good level of support at your host university
Timing for studying abroad and standard period of study
- You should ideally be looking to study abroad in the fifth and/or sixth semester of your bachelor’s program. Master’s students are advised to pick their third program-related semester.
- Examples of study schedules involving a semester abroad.
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Studying on the Erasmus Program
The Erasmus Program enables students from the University of Bonn to spend one or two semesters studying abroad at a partner university elsewhere in Europe.
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Studying abroad on the Global Exchange Program
With its Global Exchange Program (GEP, formerly “Direct Exchange”), the University of Bonn offers exchange placements at a total of 38 partner universities all over the world.
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Freemover - Organizing your own studies abroad
Students can also arrange their own studies abroad. Various funding options are available for this in addition to the University of Bonn’s PROMOS program.
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Information on recognition
One aim of any study visit abroad is to get course work and exams completed abroad recognized as a contribution to your degree program at the University of Bonn.
Contact
Student Services on Study Abroad and Internships
0.044 (102)
Meckenheimer Allee 166
53115 Bonn
Office hours
- Tuesday and Wednesday
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm - Thursday and Friday
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
at the office, by phone, by e-mail or via Zoom.
Consultation on the following topics:
- Initial counseling on study abroad and internships.
Simone Giertz
0.034 (110)
Meckenheimer Allee 166
53115 Bonn
Office hours
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Tuesday
9:00 am -10:30 am
at the office or via Zoom
Meeting-ID: 996 0524 4248
Identification code: 037806
Beratungen zu folgenden Themen:
- Study abroad
- Internship abroad
- Recognition of study achievements from abroad