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.

Global Exchange Program: Information for Geography students (only in German)

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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.

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