FAQ

For many companies, experience abroad and language skills are among the most important recruitment criteria.

A semester abroad also contributes enormously to personal development.

A semester abroad is a compulsory part of the Bachelor's degree course and usually takes place in the fifth semester.

A semester abroad can be spent studying or doing an intenship

  • at a university,
  • at an institution similar to a university (e.g. a state or private research institution)
  • or in a company abroad.

  • personal interest
  • the quality of the chosen facility
  • NOT its geographical location!

  • Study places at partner universities worldwide for Osnabrück students
  • ERASMUS+ study places abroad within Europe without tuition fees
  • Study visits and internships are financially supported

Participation in the information exchange in the 2nd semester (especially with regard to DAAD offers) is strongly recommended.

The application deadline for Erasmus and university cooperations is the beginning of February (applies to the following winter semester and summer semester of the coming year).

Further information on the timetable for planning the semester abroad can be found in this  presentation by the Mentoring Team (PPTX, 560 kB).

  • Are there specific agreements in my field of study?
  • Which countries and which universities are involved?
  • What is the university system like in the target country?
  • Do I have or how do I acquire the necessary foreign language skills?
  • Does the university I am interested in offer suitable courses for my subject?
  • Will my academic achievements abroad be recognized here?