Current calls for applications and deadline
- 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
Important: We have a new e-mail address: erasmus-giub@uni-bonn.de
The Department of Geography in the international arena
The Department of Geography at the University of Bonn has forged outstanding links with international contacts. We boast an extensive network of partner universities and research partnerships. This is underlined by the international joint master’s degree program offered together with United Nations University (UNU), the high level of mobility enjoyed by the department’s students and the many international researchers who spend time at our department.
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Studying abroad
There are various ways to turn your idea of studying abroad into reality and secure the necessary funding. As an alternative to an exchange program, you can also organize your own stay.
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Internships and short stays abroad
Internships and short stays give you the opportunity to gain practical experience in another country. Funding is also available for research visits that form part of your thesis.
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International students
If you are looking to spend one or two semesters at the Department of Geography in Bonn or do a full bachelor’s or master’s as an international student, you will find more information here.
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International profile
The Department of Geography at the University of Bonn has forged outstanding links with international contacts. We boast an extensive network of partner universities and research partnerships.
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International Reserach Projects
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ERASMUS Partner Universities
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International Research Cooperations
Contact
Student Services on Study Abroad and Internships
0.044 (102)
Meckenheimer Allee 166
53115 Bonn
Office hourse
- 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
- Tuesday
9:00 am -10:30 am
at the office or via Zoom
Meeting-ID: 996 0524 4248
Identification code: 037806
Consultation on the following topics:
- Study abroad
- Internship abroad
- Recognition of study achievements from abroad