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Auf der Basis langjähriger Zusammenarbeit hat das KIT mit verschiedenen internationalen Hochschulen bilaterale Kooperationsverträge abgeschlossen. Diese ermöglichen KIT-Studierenden, ein Auslandssemester oder Auslandsjahr an einer Partnerhochschule im Ausland zu verbringen, ohne dass Studiengebühren gezahlt werden müssen.
Diese Möglichkeit besteht für KIT-Studierende an den folgenden Partnerhochschulen:
Argentinien| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Engineering, Technology and Management |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Most courses at ITBA are taught in Spanish. Students should have learned Spanish for two years or have an equivalent of a B1-level in Spanish. If students do not fulfill this requirement, they have to successfully pass an intensive Spanish language course at ITBA to be accepted. More information |
| Courses |
Students need to reach 12 ITBA credits per semester. |
| Semester dates | March – July (Semester 1); August – December (Semester 2) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 4/year |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Engineering |
| Fields of study |
only at the Facultad de Ingenieria |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Language requirements | All courses at ITBA are taught in Spanish. Spanish level B1+ (certified according to the Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Courses | Course Catalogue |
| Semester dates |
1st semester: March to July 2st semester: August to December |
| Visa Information |
Students may enter as tourists and manage their Students Residence visa application process under FIUBAs direction upon arrival. More information will be provided during the application process at FIUBA. |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Short description of the institution |
The National Technological University has two characteristics that distinguish it from the rest of the national college system: UTN is the only university in the country whose academic structure has engineering as a priority. UTN is federal in nature, covering all regions of Argentina. It has 30 Regional Colleges/ Campus, a Higher National Institute of Technical Teachers, one Academic Unit and extensions geographically distributed throughout the territory of Argentina. |
| Profile of partner institution |
It is important to remark that, since the creation of the National Technological University –Law 14.855 in 1959 - over 82,000 professionals have been graduated from its 15 degree programs. Moreover, geographical coverage translates into an absorption capacity of students - 85,000 students - 66,000 engineering students, equivalent to more than 40% of all engineering students in the country. The UTN academic offer in numbers: 10 PhDs; 21 Master's degree; 28 Specializations; 17 Degree Careers; 109 Accredited Degree Courses; 21 Bachelor's degree Cycles; 55 Undergraduate technique careers The research and technological development efforts of the UTN are empowered by the collaboration with other public and private universities, and through agreements with national and provincial science and technology promotion agencies. More than 1800 teacher-researchers with graduates and students carry out the projects, which are distributed in 14 thematically organized programs with research and development priority. |
| Fields of study | Engineerings |
| Participating campuses | 30 |
| Language requirements | Spanish (B1) |
| Courses (Course catalog link) | http://utn.edu.ar/secretarias/academica/planes.utn |
| Semester dates |
1st Semester: March to August 2nd semester: August to December |
| Visa Information | http://www.rrii.utn.edu.ar/?page_id=1398 |
| Information for foreign students |
https://utn.edu.ar/es/secretaria-rrii
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| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3/year |
| Official Webpage |
Australien| Short description of the institution | UTS is a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney. One of Australia’s leading universities of technology, UTS has a distinct model of learning, strong research performance and a leading reputation for engagement with industry and the professions. UTS is the top ranked university in Australia in the 2018 THE Young University Rankings. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus Business, Engineering, IT, Science, Design and Architecture, Communications; and Health. |
| Fields of study |
Most areas of study are open for exchange, with the following exceptions: Not available
Limited availability
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| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements |
Applicants have to prove a sufficient knowledge of the English language.
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| Academic requirements | GPA better than 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale or "C" |
| Courses |
Exchange students have to receive 18-24 credits per semester. The Study Abroad and Exchange Subject Guides at the following link provide an overview of popular subjects and guidance on how to navigate the online Handbook: Step-by-step-guide to finding subjects |
| Semester dates |
March– June (Autumn Semester) July – November (Spring Semester) Please note students studying Education subjects may be required to commence in February, instead of March. |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional Information for exchange stundents | |
| Number of students for exchange | Approx. 3/year |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Business, Engineering, Science and Technology () |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements |
TOEFL minimum of 90 points or DAAD language certificate minimum of B2 level. Be advised that the DAAD language certificate is not listed on the QUT website under valid english language proficiency tests, but is still valid due to an agreement between QUT and KIT. |
| Courses |
The approved unit lists for inbound study abroad and exchange (STAE) students. These lists provide specific guidance on what students can study at QUT in our upcoming semesters. There are two distinct groups of approved units: 1. Approved study units = All students can study these units, regardless of your academic background. 2. Units requiring approval = You can only enrol in these units if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. The Australian government requires for Exchange students a minimum of 3 courses per semester (36 credits). The normal number of courses at QUT is 4 courses per semester (48 credits). |
| Semester dates |
February – June (Semester 1); July – November (Semester 2) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Application procedure |
Applicants need a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.5 on a 4 point scale. |
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Additional Information for exchange stundents |
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| Number of students for exchange |
Approx. 2/year |
Brasilien| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Engineering. (More information) |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange, undergraduate and graduate level (More information: UFRJ_CAMPUSES.pdf) |
| Language requirements | Sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language, because most of the courses at UFRJ are taught in Portuguese. (More information) |
| Courses | Course Catalogue |
| Semester dates |
March – July (Semester 1); August – December (Semester 2) |
| Visa information | Auswärtiges Amt and Student Visa Registration Guide |
| Information for foreign students | International Students Office |
| Additional information for exchange students | Practical information |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3/year |
| Short description of the institution |
The Centro Universitário FEI, is formed by high-profile teaching staff and courses strongly focused on theoretical knowledge and experimental/practical activities providing the students excellent development conditions in their areas of study. The campuses located in São Bernardo do Campo and São Paulo offer excellent infrastructure, which comprises a computerized library with several databases available, laboratories with high technology equipment and research, and computer centers. The Centro Universitário FEI encourages the development of teaching and academic projects by students and professors. |
| Profile of partner institution |
Focus on Administration, Engineering, Technology and Innovation. |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange; The São Paulo campus only offers courses in Business Administration (undergraduate, master and doctorate). All the other programs, including also undergraduate in Business Administration, is offered in the São Bernardo do Campo campus. |
| Language requirements |
Sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese Language. All the courses at FEI are in Portuguese. In order to follow the classes an intermediate/advanced level in Portuguese language is strongly recommended. No Celpe-Bras proficiency test is required. |
| Courses | Course Catalogue |
| Semester dates |
February – June (Semester 1); August – December (Semester 2) |
| Visa information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx.3/year |
| Short description of the institution | Universidade de São Paulo is one of the largest and most important institutions of higher education and research in Brazil and Latin America. Founded in 1934, USP is a public state institution and has campi placed in eight cities spread throughout the state of São Paulo. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange, the School of Architecture and Urbanism and the School of Economics, Business and Accountancy are not recommended due to a large number of applicants |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange, USP has campuses in seven different cities |
| Language requirements | Sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language (minimum B1), because most of the courses at USP are taught in Portuguese. (More information) |
| Courses | Large number of applicants in the School of Architecture and Urbanism and the School of Economics, Business and Accountancy, therefore the students are recommended to concentrate on other subjects. (More information) |
| Semester dates |
February – June (Semester 1); August – December (Semester 2) |
| Visa information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | Approx. 3/year |
| Short description of the institution | Universidade de São Paulo is one of the largest and most important institutions of higher education and research in Brazil and Latin America. Founded in 1934, USP is a public state institution and has campi placed in eight cities spread throughout the state of São Paulo. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Science, Economics and Engineering |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange (Link) |
| Language requirements | Portuguese is the language of instruction at UNESP. Some internship programs can be offered in English. Students must have sufficient knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish to be able to attend our courses. (4 semesters of academic Spanish / Portuguese or a level B2 certificate) |
| Courses | International courses
in Agricultural Sciences, Alternative Energy, Dentistry, and Literature and Linguistics |
| Semester dates |
February - June (Semester 1); August – November (Semester 2) |
| Visa information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | Approx. 3/year |
| Short description of the institution |
The Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) is a century-old educational institution nationally and internationally recognized. It is centered in Porto Alegre – the capital city of the State of Rio Grande do Sul – and it offers academic programs from all different fields of knowledge, for all stages of education, ranging from elementary to graduate school. More than 30 thousand people circulate its facilities in search of receiving one of the top 10 most qualified educations in Brazil. This, combined with its leading research programs and expressive community outreach, grants UFRGS to be ranked among the best universities in the country. |
| Participating campuses |
Areas and number of places for undergraduate exchange students are described in the agreements, available at Link. For graduate students, the requirements to apply to MDs or PhDs vary for every graduate program. Please visit the website http://www.ufrgs.br/ufrgs/ensino/pos-graduacao/mestrado (for MD) or http://www.ufrgs.br/ufrgs/ensino/pos-graduacao/doutorado (for PhD) and contact directly the Graduate Program Coordination (Programa de Pós-Graduação) in order to verify application and admission conditions and procedures. |
| Language requirements |
An intermediate level of Portuguese is strongly recommended, since all the classes are held in Portuguese. However, UFRGS offers a course of Portuguese as a second language to its international students with competitive prices. |
| Courses | List of undergraduate programs
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| Semester dates |
March - July (Semester 1); August - January (Semester 2) |
| Visa information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | Approx. 4/year |
Chile| Profile of partner institution: | Focus on Business, Science, Economics, Architecture and Engineering |
| Fields of study |
all open to exchange, except Medicine and Music; undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Spanish proficiency Level B2 because most of the courses at UC are taught in Spanish. |
| Academic requirements | GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 score |
| Courses |
Undergraduate students should complete in one semester between 30 and 50 UC credits (most of the courses at UC are 10-credit courses). Exchange students are allowed to register for courses from different areas. |
| Semester dates |
March – July (Semester 1) August – December (Semester 2) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Information for foreign students |
http://relacionesinternacionales.uc.cl/en/ Undergraduate Exchange Program
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| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Offical Webpage | http://www.uc.cl/ |
| Profile of partner institution: | Focus on Business, Science, Economics and Architecture |
| Fields of study |
all open to exchange undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Certificate proving command of Spanish language to at least B1 level, or 6 semester of Spanish language studies |
| Courses | Catalogue |
| Semester dates |
Early March – Mid July (Semester 1) Late July – early December (Semester 2) |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Offical Webpage | http://www.uchile.cl/english |
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| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Business, Science, Economics and Engineering |
| Fields of study | all open to exchange; undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language (4 semesters of academic Spanish or a level B2 certificate), because most of the courses at Frontera are taught in Spanish. |
| Courses | Catalog |
| Semester dates |
March – July (Semester 1) August - December (Semester 2) |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3-4/year |
| Offical Webpage | http://en.ufro.cl/ |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Business, Science, Economics and Engineering |
| Fields of study | all open to exchange; undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language (4 semesters of academic Spanish or a level B2 certificate), because most of the courses at UDEC are taught in Spanish. |
| Courses | Course list; Undergraduate Programmes |
| Semester dates |
March - July (Spring Semester) August - December (Fall Semester) |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Offical Webpage | http://www.udec.cl/pexterno/ |
| Short description of the institution | Universidad Austral de Chile UACh is a private University founded in 1954. It is located in Valdivia, south of Chile. It has beautiful campuses in Valdivia, one called Isla Teja and the other Miraflores, and 3 others in Puerto Montt, Osorno and Coyhaique (Chilean Patagonia). |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Business, Science, Economics and Engineering and Humanities |
| Fields of study | Forestry Sciences and Philosophy & Humanities, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | Isla Teja (Valdivia) |
| Language requirements | Sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language (4 semesters of academic Spanish or a level B1 certificate). B2 highly recommended. Most of the courses at UACH are taught in Spanish. (Only exception) |
| Courses | Courses |
| Semester dates |
February - July August - December |
| Visa | |
| Information for foreign students | Information for foreign students |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3-4/semester |
| Official Webpage |
| Short description |
Founded in 1931, the USM is recognized as one of Latin America's best universities for its scientific and technological excellence. The USM is a Nonprofit Private Foundation, with the character of private university, belonging to the Chilean Universities President Council (CRUCh). In the latest Times Higher Education (THE), the USM was ranked in the range 251-300 (1st in Latin America and Chile). Its professionals are as valued for their leadership as they are for their broad knowledge in science and the humanities. To study at USM is a unique and unforgetable opportunity, for international students and Chilean students alike. The USM offers 84 programs at Undergraduate (17.000 students) and Postgraduate level (3.000 students). Its institutional accreditation given by CNA-Chile is for 6 years (2016-2022). |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Engineering, Science and Technology. Although humanistics courses are also offered. (More information) |
| Fields of study | all open to exchange; undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | Valparaiso (main campus) and Santiago (San Joaquin and Vitacura). |
| Language requirements |
Spanish B1 (CEFR) with a certified test (for example DELE). Alternatively, Spanish B1 proficiency can be provided by KIT via having completed corresponding language courses or via a certificate from the language center at KIT. |
| Courses | Catalogue |
| Semester dates |
March – July (Semester 1) August – December (Semester 2) |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/semester |
| Offical Webpage | http://www.usm.cl/ |
| Profile of partner institution: | Focus on Business, Science, Economics and Engineering |
| Fields of study: | all open to exchange; undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses: | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements: | Sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language (3 semesters of academic Spanish or a level B2 certificate), because most of the courses at USACH are taught in Spanish. |
| Courses | Catalog |
| Semester dates |
March – July (Semester 1) August – December (Semester 2) |
| Information for foreign students | International Students Office |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 10/year |
| Offical Webpage |
China| Profile of partner institution: | Focus on Management, Science and Engineering. |
| Fields of study: | all open to exchange, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses: | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Sufficient knowledge of the Chinese language, because most of the courses at BIT are taught in Chinese. BIT cannot accept Chinese students with Chinese Nationality. If the student has a German Passport, he may be recruited as exchange student. BIT opens more and more courses that are taught in English for bachelor and master students. So it accepts students who want to take courses taught in English. |
| Courses | Courses for Undergraduates |
| Semester Dates | September – January (Fall Semester), February – July (Spring Semester) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Further Information for exchange stundens | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 4/year |
| Offical Website | http://english.bit.edu.cn/ |
| Exchange students with Chinese nationality cannot apply. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Management, Economics, Science and Engineering. |
| Fields of study | all open to exchange, except the Department of Art, Design and Sport, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements |
Applicants, who are interested in visiting courses taught in Chinese, need a HSK certificate with band 5. Applicants, who are interested in visiting courses taught in English, need a proof of fluent English. KIT students with Chinese nationality can not apply. |
| Courses | Most of the courses are taught in Chinese, some departments also offer courses in English: School of Economics and Management, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Life Sciences, School of Journalism. Courses hosted by Academy of Arts and Design and Physical training courses are not open for Exchange students. (More information) |
| Semester dates |
September – January (Fall Semester) February – June (Spring Semester) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Further Information for exchange stundens | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3/semester |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Economics, Science and Engineering. |
| Fields of study | Undergraduate and graduate level. KIT exchange students can apply to all academic fields at SJTU except courses in Medicine and MBA Program, EMBA Program, MIB Program, Master of Finance. Antai College of Economics and Management does not accept master level students from the University-level exchange programs. |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements | SJTU offers an increasing number of English-taught courses. Knowledge of Chinese is not required. TOEFL Minimum Score: 90 |
| Academic requirements | GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 Score |
| Courses | For the available English course list, you may take a look at this website. |
| Semester dates |
September – January (Fall Semester) February – June (Spring Semester) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Further Information for exchange stundens | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Profile of partner institution | The UM-SJTU Joint Institute (JI) was jointly established by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Michigan in 2006. Focus on Engineering |
| Fields of study | Undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements |
UM-SJTU offers all courses in English. All interested students are welcome to apply. Knowledge of Chinese is not required. TOEFL minimum: 88 |
| Courses | Available courses you can findhere |
| Semester dates |
September – December (Fall Semester) May – August (Summer Semester) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Further Information for exchange stundens | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Exchange students with Chinese nationality cannot apply, which also includes students from Taiwan, Hongkong and Macao. This also applies to students with two nationalities. |
| Short description of the institution |
Tongji University is a key research-intensive university in China and has a history dates back to 1907 when German doctor Erich Paulun established Tongji German Medical School in Shanghai. Currently the university has grown into a comprehensive and internationally known university with ten major disciplines, i.e. sciences, engineering, medicine, humanities, law, economics, management, philosophy, arts and pedagogy. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Economics, Science and Engineering. |
| Fields of study | all open to exchange; undergraduate and graduate level (but not all subjects offer courses in English, please check it with the program coordinator before your application) |
| Participating campuses |
all open to exchange; 2 Main campuses in Shanghai: Siping Campus: Siping Road 1239 and Jiading Campus: Cao'an Highway 4800 Language requirements: Sufficient knowledge of the Chinese language is advised, because many of the courses at Tongji are taught in Chinese. Courses in English and German are also offered. Exchange students with Chinese nationality cannot apply. This also applies to students with two nationalities. |
| Language requirements |
The School of Economics and Management (SEM) requires additional qualification: |
| Courses | Tongji offers more and more courses in English and German every semester. Not all the colleges and all majors of Tongji University offer courses in English. For more information on courses in advance, please refer to the English course list or contact Ms. Wang Yiyang, International Office Tongji University. Exchange Students can only choose courses from the college/department they are registered in. The International School offers general courses about Chinese Culture and Chinese language courses for all international students (within 6 credit points free of charge). |
| Semester dates |
September – January (Fall Semester) February – July (Spring Semester) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Profile of partner institution | The Dalian University of Technology focuses on Economics, Science and Engineering. |
| Fields of study | Students in the fields of science, engineering and technology; undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | all open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Knowledge of the Chinese language is recommended. |
| Courses | For Chinese Learning: Students are expected to undertake 22~24 hours of compulsory courses and 2~8 hours of selective courses per week from Monday to Friday. |
| Semester dates | September – December (Fall Semester); March - July (Spring Semester) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2-5/year |
Hongkong| Short description of the institution | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university. It has a total of 61 departments under the Faculties of Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science. CUHK is the only university in Hong Kong with a college system. Each undergraduate student is associated with one of the nine Colleges. The Colleges are responsible for informal learning, and for academic and cultural immersion for students. CUHK is committed to general education and whole-person development. The spacious 137-hectare campus is Hong Kong’s largest university campus and offers an inspiring and ever-changing view of Tolo Harbour and the hills beyond. |
| Profile of partner institution |
Focus on Economics, Science and Engineering. CUHK has identified four strategic areas of research:
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| Fields of study | all open to exchange; with the exception of professional courses offered by the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, and the MBA programmes. |
| Participating campuses | The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong |
| Language requirements | English TOEFL ibt 71 DAAD Sprachzertifikat. Knowledge of the Chinese language is not necessary. KIT students with Chinese nationality can also apply. |
| Courses | Applicants need a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on a 4 point scale. The courses in the faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Law are very popular; therefore applicants should be flexible in their course choices. Exchange students are requested to receive 9-18 credits per semester. (More information) |
| Semester dates |
September – December (First Semester, including final examination) January – May (Second Semester, including final examination) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Further Information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2/year |
| Fields of study, Departments: | From Business, liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering to Energy and Environment and Law. Selected courses offered by each College/School will be open for exchange students. |
| Short description of the institution: | The University was is one of eight government-funded degree ranting tertiary institution. It offers 50 bachelor degree programs and is ranked Place 55 on the QS World University Rankings. |
| Language requirements | Minimum language requirement: TOEFL 79 (internet-based test) or Chinese Mainland’s College English Test Band 6(total score ≥ 450), if English is not the medium of instruction at your institution. No acceptance of the DAAD Sprachzertifikat. |
| Courses | Course Catalogue |
| Semester dates |
September - December ( Semester 1) January - May (Semester 2) More information |
| Visa | Visa Information can be found on www.immd.gov.hk and www.cityu.edu.hk/gso. Students are encouraged to apply for student visa to Hong Kong via CityU. CityU may act as local sponsor of exchange students who are accepted for admission and meet Hong Kong visa application requirements. Visa Information |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2-3/year |
Indien| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Science and Engineering. |
| Fields of study | Fact sheet |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Good English knowledge, language of instruction: English |
| Courses | |
| Semester dates | July – December (Semester 1); January – May (Semester 2); Calender |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 5 / year |
Israel
| Short description of the institution | Technion is one of the world’s leading institutes of science and engineering in Israel and the world, consistently ranked among the world’s top 50. Technion International offers students from countries around the world an opportunity to join Technion academic programs in science and technology taught entirely in English. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus is on Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Entrepreneurship |
| Fields of study |
Courses at Technion are taught in Hebrew with courses offered by Technion International in English in Civil and Mechanicel Engineering. Graduate level courses are also available for those students who meet the requirements. |
| Participating campuses | Main campus, Haifa |
| Language requirements |
TOEFL - minimum score: 80 – or equivalent level on DAAD certificate for students whose language of instruction at school was not English. If students wish to take courses on undergraduate level at faculties other than Civil and Mechanical Engineering, then knowledge of Hebrew on B2 is required. The language of graduate level courses (including other faculties as well) may be changed to English with the approval of the lecturer. |
| Courses | |
| Semester dates |
October – February (Winter Semester) March - July (Spring Semester) |
| Visa Information | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2-3 / year |
Japan| Profile of partner institution | Comprehensive university for all Humanities/Social and Natural Sciences |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange except medical studies |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements | At Kyoto University there are two types of Exchange Programs. Applicants for the KUINEP Program (Undergraduate) need a TOEFL certificate, most of the courses are taught in English. Applicants of the General Exchange Program (Undergraduate/Graduate) need also a 1st Level Japanese certificate, because most of the courses are taught in Japanese. For applicants only interested in visiting courses taught in English, they can also apply with a minimal knowledge of Japanese. |
| Courses |
Undergraduates have to take 7 courses per semester. Graduate students are asked to take 4 courses per semester. Graduate students have also the possibility to stay without taking any courses lectured in a classroom and are able to do research. (Special Research Student Program). Upon approval by the home university, students interested in the Special Research Student Program shall directly contact the provisional academic advisor under whom they wish to conduct their research and request the issuance of a letter of provisional acceptance. |
| Semester dates | October – March (Semester 2), April – September (Semester 1) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange |
approx. 3 / year |
| Profile of partner institution: | School of Engineering |
| Fields of study: | School of Engineering, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses: | All open to exchange; Hongo campus and Komaba campus in Tokyo and Kashiwa campus in Chiba |
| Language requirements: | Undergraduate applicants need a JLPT1-level certificate. Graduate applicants do not need a proof of Japanese, but knowledge of Japanese is recommended. (More information) |
| Courses: | Most of the courses are taught in Japanese. Especially Graduate courses are also taught in English. (More information) |
| Semester dates: | September - March (Winter Semester), April - August (Summer Semester) |
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| Number of students for exchange | Approx. 2-3 / year |
| Fields of study | Letters, Law, Foreign Studies, Economics, Human Sciences, Science, Medicine, Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Engineering Science, Language and Culture, International Public Policy(OSIPP), Information Science and Technology, Frontier Biosciences Institutes of Microbial Diseases, Scientific and Industrial Research, Protein Research, Social and Economic Research, Joining and Welding Research |
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Varies by program - typically TOEFL iBT 80+ for English; JLPT N1 or N1 for iExPO Japanese-based program; N3-N4 for Maple language program |
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| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Number of students for exchange: | approx. 4 / year |
| Short description of the institution: | Tohoku University has been committed to its "Research First" principle and "Open Door"policy for over a century, earning international recognition for both educational and research excellence. The university continues to find ways to improve lives around the world, by grooming the next generation of leaders, and arming them with the most innovative technology that the world’s best research teams can produce. |
| Profile of partner institution: | Comprehensive Research University, famous for the strength in the field of Science and Engineering. (More information) |
| Fields of study: | All open to exchange, undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses: | All open to exchange (More information) |
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Applicants for the JYPE, COLABS and IPLA Programs need a proof of fluent English language, but knowledge of Japanese is recommended. Undergraduate applicants for the DEEp Program need a JLPT 1- Levels/A1 certificate. DEEP-Bridge is an exchange program for students in humanities and social sciences who have a TTBJ/SPOT 65 score or higher. |
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Most of the courses in the JYPE, COLABS and IPLA programs are taught in English. Most of the courses in the DEEP program for undergraduate are taught in Japanese. The number of COLABS applicants has been increasing and it is becoming quite a competitive program. After successful application for exchange program at KIT and nomination by KIT to Tohoku University, students interested in COLABS program are therefore required to 1. Find a prospective academic supervisor in the preferred field. 2. Contact potential academic supervisor to get their consent with a COLABS Consent of Acceptance Request Form. 3. Inform your program coordinator at KIT (cornelia.@kit.edu and overseasWvk2∂intl kit edu) once you receive consent from your prospective academic advisor. 4. Then complete application for exchange students at Tohoku University through T-cens. 5. Q&A
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| Number of students for exchange: | Approx. 2 / year |
| Profile of partner institution | Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) is a Japanese national university founded in 1991, located in Kansai Science City, a border region between Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto. The university's objectives are to conduct cutting-edge research in frontier areas and to train students to become tomorrow's leaders in science and technology. |
| Fields of study |
All open to exchange, only Graduate level students
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| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements |
Applicants only need proof of English fluency, but knowledge of Japanese is recommended. |
| Courses |
Exchange students are mainly accepted to receive research instruction at a lab in NAIST. |
| Semester dates | October - February (Winter Semester), April –August (Spring Semester) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3 / year |
Kanada| Short description of the institution |
Canada’s most innovative university. For 60 years, the University of Waterloo has been challenging conventions and turning heads. It has taken innovation beyond a buzzword and made it their identity. The University of Waterloo is designed to help you succeed in your academics, career, and life. Their 100+ world-ranking programs are infused with experiential learning opportunities to help you apply the knowledge you gain in real-world scenarios. They also offer extensive student services to help you adjust to university life in Canada and ensure you stay healthy and balanced throughout your studies. Waterloo is home to 6 distinct teaching faculties and more than 65 departments and schools. Faculties include: Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Engineering, Environment, Mathematics and Science. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering |
| Student Life | Waterloo offers more than just classes. Go beyond academics and enjoy one of the largest campus recreation programs in Canada. Join any of our 300+ clubs, teams, or student interest groups. Our fitness facilities, athletics clubs, intramural sports, varsity teams and drop-in classes are available to help you stay in shape while connecting with other students. |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange |
| Participating campuses | Exchange students are invited to study at the main campus in Waterloo and the campus in Cambridge (School of Architecture). UWaterloo’s other campuses in Stratford and Kitchener are not open for exchange students. |
| Language requirements |
Undergraduate Applicants need a Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score minimum 90 overall; 25 on the writing and speaking section. Graduate Applicatants required scroes vary depending on the department one may want to attend. Please view here for more information. |
| Courses |
Undergraduate The full-time course load is 5 courses per term (equivalent to 2.5 credits) with a minimum of 3 courses per term (equivalent to 1.5 credits). Most of the courses are assessed as a credit of 0.5 and are approximately 39 teaching hours per term. Some courses may include supplementary tutorials (TUT) or labs (LAB) in addition to lectures (LEC). One undergraduate course at 0.5 credits is equivalent to 6 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Details of specific credit weights and teaching hours per course are available via undergraduate schedule of classes Graduate One graduate course at 0.5 credits would be equivalent to approximately 9-10 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Details of specific credit weights and teaching hours per course are available via graduate schedule of classes. Most of the courses are assessed as a credit of 0.5 and are approximately 39 teaching hours per term. Some courses may include supplementary tutorials (TUT) or labs (LAB) in addition to lectures (LEC). |
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September - December (Fall Semester) January - April (Winter Semester) May – August (Spring Semester) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
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| Number of students for exchange | approx. 1 / year |
Korea
| Short description about KAIST | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, founded in 1971, has been the gateway to advanced science, technology and innovation. In order to meet the new demands of producing young talents who care for global citizenship and social responsibility, KAIST now offers cross-disciplinary academic and research. KAIST strives to address global challenges facing humanity through competitive research innovation and convergence. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Science, Engineering and Economics |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange, restriction for Business School |
| Participating campuses |
The main campus, which is open to exchange students, is located in Daejeon and covers most of the courses and departments at KAIST. KAIST Seoul Campus (College of Business) is not open for exchange students. |
| Language requirements | Applicants need a TOEFL iBT 80 or equivalent DAAD language certificate. Applicants need a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on a 4.3 point scale. (More information) |
| Courses | Courses are taught in Korean and English. If there is at least one foreigner in the courses, the professor may teach in English. On the university's homepage applicants can find courses taught in English. Online course catalogue |
| Semester dates | September - December (Fall Semester), March – June (Spring Semester), July – August (Summer Semester) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 5 / semester |
| Short description of the institution | Seoul National University(SNU) has achieved a great deal in its 70-year history. As an indisputable leader of higher education in South Korea, SNU is known for the outstanding achievements made by the school itself as well as by its graduates. |
| Profil of partner institution | www.useoul.edu/ |
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| Participating campuses | Exchange students are invited to study at Gwanak (main) campus. |
| Requirements |
Applicants need a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale. Please note: due to a high number of applications, students who apply to SNU College Business Administration (CBA) might get rejected during the internal screening procedure of SNU. |
| Courses | Online Course Catalog |
| Semester dates | September – December (Fall semester); March – June (Spring semester) |
| Visainformation | Please note that each student should directly contact the Korean embassy for visa application. Students can get general info on visa at this website
Auswärtiges Amt: Visa information |
| Website for foreign students |
http://oia.snu.ac.kr (Korean) Factsheet (English) |
| Additional information for exchange students |
http://oia.snu.ac.kr/page/exchange_program_faq.php Please note: Starting from Spring 2020's admission the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) has decided to control the numbers of accepted exchange students on the undergraduate-level, due to lack of cousre capacity and placement. Undergarduate applicants for CSE must have earned at least 15 credits in CSE related courses (1 credit corresponds to 15 lecture hours or 30 lab hours). This must be explicitly shown on the official transcript. If not, additional proof must be prepared by the student. Please note: Applicants on the Graduate Level have to have completed at least one semester of their master programme. Exchanges during the first master semster are not possible. |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2 / year |
Mexiko
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Sciences; Biological, Chemical and Health Sciences; Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (More Information) |
| Fields of study |
All open to exchange; undergraduate and graduate level; with restrictions on medicine/veterinary medicine: More informationand check: |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Document proving an advanced level of Spanish, equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages (if applicable). |
| Courses | Most of the courses are taught in Spanish. |
| Semester dates: |
January - June (Spring Semester) August - December (Fall Semester) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Links |
Information for foreign students Official Website |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3 / year |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Science, Engineering and Economics (More information) |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language (minimum B2), most of the courses at UANL are taught in Spanish. (More information) |
| Courses | Most of the courses are taught in Spanish (Courses) |
| Semester dates |
January – June (Spring Semester 1) August - December (Fall Semester 2) (Deadlines for applications differ every semester) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Information for foreign students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3 / year |
Russland
| Short description of the institution | Tomsk Polytechnic University is one of the leading technical Universities of Russia with a rich history and highly developed study facilities. About 1000 international students from 40 countries currently attend TPU. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Science, Engineering and Economics |
| Fields of study | All open to exchange; undergraduate and graduate level |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange |
| Language requirements | Applicants need a proof of fluent English language (minimum B1, DAAD language certificate or TOEFL euivalent) and a sufficient knowledge of Russian is recommended. |
| Courses | Courses are taught in Russian and English. (Course Catalogue) |
| Semester dates | September – December (Fall Semester), February – June (Spring Semester) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Information for foreign students |
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| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3 / year |
Singapur| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Science, Engineering and Informatics |
| Fields of study | Selected undergraduate modules are open to exchange students. Business and Law modules are not available. Therefore, students in Industrial Engineering and Management should prepare to focus on courses in Engineering. Suitable for students in their second and third year of undergraduate studies. |
| Participating campuses | Available courses for exchange students are found on NUS’ main campus at Kent Ridge |
| Language requirements |
English is the main language of instruction in NUS. Applicants need a DAAD language certificate or TOEFL certificate for their application at IStO. |
| Courses | List of undergraduate modules available for exchange students are found
The list is updated every March and August. Exchange students need to secure at least three Modules ( worth a total of 12 NUS Credits) per Semester in order to maintain the Student's Pass. Modules from the Department of Economics are extremely popular and cannot be guaranteed. Students should be choosing Level 1000 to 3000 modules. Courses of level 2000 and 3000 (equivalent to 2- or 3-year undergraduate) are normally open for Exchange students. Majority of the Level 4000 modules are reserved for graduating NUS students and have limited supply. Level 5000 and 6000 modules are usually not open to exchange students. The list of restricted modules can be found
For more information on modules, please refer to the following links:
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| Semester dates |
August - December (Semester 1); January – May (Semester 2) |
| Visa | |
| Information for foreign students |
NUS Global Relations Office, Student Exchange |
| Number of students for exchange |
approx. 1 / year. Only 1 semester place for 2020/21, no year long stay. |
Taiwan| Short description of the institution | National Taiwan University (NTU) is Taiwan’s flagship university. It was established in 1928 and has since been recognized as a global leader in research and education. NTU is ranked 38th worldwide for academic reputation and 76th for QS World University Ranking 2018. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Liberal Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Bio-Resources & Agriculture, Management, Public Health, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Law and Life Science. |
| Fields of study |
All open to exchange NTU has 11 colleges which houses 56 departments and 112 graduate institutes, more than any other universities in Taiwan (more information) |
| Participating campuses | All open to exchange, NTU main campus locates in the middle of Taipei city. Most exchange students take courses here. Taipei is rich in leisure and recreation, cultural arts, heritage sites, and other attractions, it enjoys a superb geographical position and traffic environment. Upmarket shopping malls, multistory electronics centers and modern-traditional fusion dining are all connected by an MRT system regularly voted the best in the world. Taipei is convenience defined, with more 7-Elevens per capita than any place on Earth. |
| Language requirements | Applicants need to have at least B1 level of English on DAAD language certifcate of TOEFL equivalent; or Chinese proficiency according to CEFR. |
| Courses |
Courses are taught mainly in Chinese and English. Exchange Students need to get at least 4 NTU credits per semester. NTU provides free Chinese courses (General & Enhancing) for exchange students. Course information and Free Chinese Courses Information |
| Semester dates | September – January (Fall Semester), February – June (Spring Semester) |
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| Information for foreign students |
Office of International Affairs |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 5 / year |
| Short description of the institution | NTHU is a renowned comprehensive research university in Taiwan and has established strategic partnerships with more than 300 universities globally. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Sciences, Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Technology Management Education & Arts |
| Participating campuses | Located in HsinChu City |
| Language requirements | N/A |
| Courses | Courses are taught in English and Mandarin (More information) |
| Semester dates | September – January (Fall Semester), February – June (Spring Semester) |
| Links | Visa information, Information for foreign students, Additional information for exchange students |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 3 / year |
USA
| Short description of the institution | Located on a scenic campus in the center of the United States, the University of Kansas (KU) is a comprehensive research and teaching university with nearly 200 undergraduate majors. The university earns excellent ratings in the top college guides. For more than a decade, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has awarded KU four‐star ratings in all categories – academics, quality of living, and social life. KU is famous for the natural beauty of its campus, the high quality of its academic programs, reasonable cost, and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Business, Humanities, Science, Engineering and Economics |
| Fields of study | all open to exchange, Exchange students typically take courses in the following fields: Applied English Center; Architecture, Design & Planning; Arts (Visual Art, Film, Theatre and Dance); Business; Engineering; Journalism & Mass Communications; Liberal Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences) |
| Participating campuses | Lawrence, Kansas – Lawrence campus only |
| Language requirements |
Internet‐based TOEFL certificate. |
| Courses | Undergraduate students are required to receive 12-15 credits per semester. Graduate students are required to take 9-12 credits per semester. (Online Course catalogue, more information) |
| Semester dates: | January - May (Spring Semester); May – August (Summer Semester); August - December (Fall Semester). Exchange students are only accepted for the fall or spring semesters or the academic year (August – May). |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 1 /year |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Humanities, Science, Engineering and Economics |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering and other open fields of study |
| Participating campuses | Athens campus (main campus) |
| Language requirements | Applicants need a TOEFL iBT 80 certificate. |
| Courses |
Schedule of Classes offered per semester. UGA bulletin for course descriptions/Syllabus/Prerequisites Courses in Business, International Affairs, Journalism, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Public Health, Forestry and Natural Resources, Arts and Sciences, Education, Environment and Design, and Family and Consumer Sciences available. Some course restrictions may apply. Exchange students are not permitted to take courses in Law, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine. |
| Semester dates | August - December (Fall Semester), January - May (Spring Semester) |
| Visa | Auswärtiges Amt |
| Additional information for exchange students | UGA Exchange Program (StudyAway Website) |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 2 / year |
| Short description of the institution | Purdue University is committed to student success, changing how classes are taught with greater focus on faculty-student interaction and creative uses of technology. |
| Profile of partner institution | Focus on Humanities, Science, Engineering and Economics, not all fields are open for exchange |
| Fields of study |
This exchange program is open to students in most fields. There are some fields that are not open to exchange students: aviation technology, education/pedagogy, some health sciences specialties, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. The School of Management doesn't accept graduate students. Students with no chance to apply for the GEARE program (Mechanical Engineering) are preferred for the exchange program. |
| Participating campuses | West Lafayette |
| Language requirements |
Applicants need a minimum TOEFL iBT 79. Students intending to enroll as graduate students: TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old at the time of admission by the Graduate School. |
| Semester dates | August - December (Fall Semester), January - May (Spring Semester) |
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| Number of students for exchange | approx. 1 / year |
| Fields of study | Exchange Program with "Graduate Teaching Assistantship" (GTA) for students in Germanistik |
| Participating campuses | Knoxville |
| Information of the Exchange Program | Information of Exchange program |
| Additional information for exchange students | International Students Office |
| Number of students for exchange | approx. 1 / year |
