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How to apply

If you wish to apply for one of our scholarships, you will need to submit a formal application to our office.

How to apply for a semester abroad with the Study Abroad Office

The Application period for a semester abroad during the academic year 2025/26 is November 1 - November 22, 2024.

Save the date: Info session on studying abroad with one of our exchange programmes October 30, 2024. You are always welcome to come and ask questions during our office hours.

  1. Read our brochure. It contains valuable information on our scholarship and exchange programmes, further opportunities to go abroad (freemover, programmes administrated by the International Office, etc.), organisational matters pertaining to your stay abroad, worksheets to help you gain claritiy about your priorities etc. Much of this can also be found on this website.

  2. Attend our info session which usually takes place shortly after the start of the winter semester. If you need further advice, feel free to come to our office hours.

  3. Read up on the different possible host universities and compile your list of priorities. Make sure to include more than just one or two universities as this increases your chance of snagging one of the English department's scholarships.

  4. Submit your complete application by the deadline given for your academic year. Check the Documents to be submitted section to see what you need to hand in as well as the Selection criteria to understand the basis of our review process. Note: You need only submit one application to our office for the ERASMUS+, overseas and ISAP programmes. You can list as many universities as you like from all three programmes in one data sheet, do not fill in the student data sheet several times!

  5. Wait while we review all applications.

  6. In case we can offer you a place: Let us know whether you accept it.

  7. In case we unfortunately cannot offer you a place: Wait if there is a second round of applications.

  8. After successful application, we nominate you at your host university.

  9. After that, you need to apply at your host university. Carefully check deadlines and requirements (language, financial, visa, vaccinations etc.)

  10. Make all the necessary arrangements.

  11. Enjoy your semester abroad.