Pre­par­ing for the semester abroad

Once you have accepted the internal offer of a place in a student exchange programme, your preparations can really begin. There are numerous organisational, study-related and financial considerations to bear in mind. In the following pages we provide the most important information about the time before, during and after your exchange. All information must be read through carefully.

We wish you a successful time abroad both academically and personally.

Important steps in preparation

The next steps - Our nomination and your registration process at the partner university Recognition of achievements - Preparation of the Learning Agreement Possible expenses during the semester abroad Financing options - Scholarships, BAföG for studying abroad & student loans Insurance & Visa Possibility for leave of absence Living space abroad Useful links for information about countries & security Intercultural preparation and follow-up offers Language learning at the ZfS Extension of the stay European Student Card (ESC)

Erasmus+

Documents to be submitted for Erasmus+ funding recipients in a nutshell

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PROMOS funding

Here you can find information on PROMOS funding

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Mobility Online

The portal for managing international mobility

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Con­tact us

International Exchange & Partnership Coordinator

Office: I4.207
Phone: +49 5251 60-4440
E-mail: io-outgoing@zv.uni-paderborn.de

European university cooperations: Student Mobility Outgoing and Staff Mobility

Office: I4.210
Phone: +49 5251 60-3633
E-mail: io-outgoing@zv.upb.de

Coordinator Erasmus+ Scholarship Programme SMS and SMP / Coordinator PROMOS and Cross Border Studies / Coordinator for student exchange in Canada and…

Office: I4.210
Phone: +49 5251 60-4449
E-mail: mara.koesters@zv.uni-paderborn.de