Study Abroad – New Perspectives, New Experiences!
Studying abroad is your chance to discover new countries and cultures, make international friends and see the world from a different perspective. You'll gain valuable experiences, grow personally and academically, and develop important skills for your future.
You can apply for an exchange place once a year, with two application rounds: The first round starts in November, and the second in February.
Curious? Below, you'll find everything you need to know about your study abroad options, the application process and funding opportunities!
FAQs
FAQs
Do I need to hurry?
No.
Applications are not assessed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
However, there are deadlines for language certificates.
Do I have to pay tuition fees?
No.
If it is a partner university, there are no tuition fees.
Can I apply to a university that isn’t open for my degree programme?
No.
The partnerships were established on the basis of academic suitability; the partnership agreements specify the available degree programmes.
Will I receive a grant?
That depends.
If you’re going abroad within the EU (including the UK), you’ll receive an ERASMUS grant; for stays outside the EU, there are several grant options available which you can apply for.
How many preferences do I need to specify?
Two.
In each application round, you must specify two preferred destinations.
Application Documents
Application Documents
You must upload the following documents when applying for a study place abroad:
Letter of motivation
mandatory
informal; max. 2 pages for both choices- Tabular CV
mandatory
e.g. EUROPASS - Academic record / course overview
mandatory
from the BISON portal or your most recent bachelor’s degree transcript - Proof of English language proficiency
mandatory
e.g. from the Language Centre - Proof of language proficiency in the national language(s)
mandatory
e.g. from the Language Centre - Statement on extracurricular activities
optional
e.g. committee work, student initiatives - Portfolio
compulsory for A/U and K/G
maximum file size: 10MB
relevant ONLY to the Faculty of Art and Design
and the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning (except EUS)
| Please note: There may be faculty-specific requirements for individual application documents. We have compiled these for you in the section ‘Faculty-specific notes on application documents’ in the International Office’s download centre. |
Application Process
Application Process
Step 1 | Find a partner university
When looking for a suitable partner university, you should take the following factors into account:
- Does my faculty have a partnership with my chosen university?
- Is my degree programme eligible for an exchange with the partner university?
The International Counsellor at your faculty will also be happy to advise you.
Please note:
The annual application round covers the entire next academic year (i.e. the next winter semester and the summer semester after that). You should therefore check at an early stage whether and how studying abroad fits into your study plans.
Step 2 | Applying to Bauhaus University
Once you have chosen a partner university, you can apply for a place to study abroad during one of the two application rounds.
To do this, you must:
- complete the application form
- provide your personal details
- upload your application documents
- submit your application
1st application round: each year November–December
2nd application round: each year February
The 2nd application round is aimed at those who either did not secure a place in the 1st application round or who missed the 1st application round. The selection process is the same as for the first application round.
Please note:
In both application rounds, you must specify a first and second choice.
Step 3 | Be selected by your faculty
Once you have submitted your application documents in full and by the deadline, they will be forwarded to your Bauhaus faculty for academic assessment.
The coordinator responsible for the universities you have selected will review your documents and decide on the allocation of the available places.
Please note:
As the number of exchange places per partner university is limited, selection takes place through a comparative process. The criteria applied are academic suitability, language skills and the capacity of the partner universities.
Step 4 | Selection result
Once the selection process at your Bauhaus faculty has been completed, we will inform you of the result by email.
1. Successful application
If your application is successful, you will receive an offer of a place by email (to your Unimail address), which you must accept or decline within 6 days.
Please note:
If you do not accept your offer of a place in time, you will lose your entitlement to that place. Once you have accepted your offer of a place, please find out immediately about the application procedures and deadlines at the partner university. Some partner universities have very early deadlines and/or require specific documents as part of the application. It is your responsibility to find out this information.
2. Rejection
If your application is unsuccessful, you may reapply in the second application round. If you have not received a place offer in the second application round either, please contact the International Counsellor at your faculty.