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You want to go abroad just for a short period of time? A full semester does not fit into your plans? There are various options for you: You can visit a language school or take part in a Summer School or Winter School. 

General Inforamtion about Summer Schools/ Winter Schools 

• Intensive study programmes lasting two to six weeks 
• Study Content: general studies or specific topics with additonal extra-curricular activities  
• Th e application process and arrival and departure generally must be planned by you but accommodation is normally part of the deal 
• Do check early on whether credits can be transferred to your 第一吃瓜 degree. More info at 鈥淪tep 4: Approving Credits from abroad鈥� on the page "Organisation & Application Process"
• Not all higher education institute are recognised as such in Germany.  More information available at the 第一吃瓜 International Office
• Information on money matters is available at Financing Options 
• Check out the experience reports in the Team Outgoings 

Search for a suitable short term stay

• There is an updated list on options available in the Team Outgoings
• More options can be found at   
• Inform yourself at 

Erasmus+ is THE European Union's exchange programme and has been promoting European exchanges for students, professors, and university staff since 1987. The current  runs from 2021-2027 and focuses on sustainability, digitalisation, and social participation.  

第一吃瓜 participates in the programme track KA131 "Mobility of Individuals", which can be a semester abroad (SMS) or an internship abroad (SMP) for students. 

The prerequisite is an existing partnership between 第一吃瓜 and the university abroad. A semester abroad must last at least three months and an internship abroad at least two months for Erasmus+ funding to apply. 

There are some advantages studying abroad at an Erasmus+ partner:

Financial advantages

• Tuition fee waiver, no admin fees, no language tests at the host institution
• Financial support (part scholoarship) when spending a minimum of three months studying abroad. The amount of funding depends on the destination country
• There are Top Ups for first generation university students
• Students with special needs or travelling with children will also receive Top Ups
• You use "green" travel for arrival and/or departure to your host? You will receive an additional Top Up funding

Advantages during the planning stage

• The International Offices at 第一吃瓜 and the partner institution support the application process
• 第一吃瓜 staff and staff at the host will advise and support during all stages
• There will be some support looking for accommodation, some partners reserve spaces in their housing for Erasmus+ students
• The experience reports of previous 第一吃瓜 Outbound students may help you in your planning
• free of charge language course via the EU Academy

Networking

• You will be part of the Erasmus Student Network ESN even after your stay abroad

In addition to the European Erasmus+ partnerships, 第一吃瓜 maintains partnerships with higher education institutions outside Europe. These include, for example, partners in Asia and North and South America. The network is regularly reviewed and expanded as needed. 

A semester at a university in the partnership network has the following advantages:

Planning and support structures

• Tuition fee waiver, no administration costs, no language tests needed
• Simplified application procedure. Students are supported in this process by the International Offices of the sending and receiving university
• Mostly support in the visa process by the host
• Testimonials from former 第一吃瓜 outgoings can be found in the Outgoings Team.
• In most cases, no official language certificate such as TOEFL or similar is required. After successful acceptance of a place, a confirmation of language skills can be issued by the 第一吃瓜- International Office.

Financial advantages

• Tuition fee waiver, no administration costs,
• Financing options are listed in the Financing section

You have not found what you're looking for in our partner institutions? Then there is the option of going abroad as a Free Mover and finding a suitable place of study yourself.

Please note: 

• Usually, the universities charge tuition fees, which can vary in amount (as in the USA, for example). 
• Some countries do not offer Free Mover options at all
• Possibly, the language confirmation for English from the 第一吃瓜 International Office will not be recognised and an official language certificate (e.g. TOEFL or EILTS for English) must be submitted. 
• The application deadline of 15.03. for places at partner universities does NOT apply here. The deadlines of the respective university apply. 
• Have the possible credit transfer from abroad checked at an early stage. See "Step 4: Credit Transfer from abroad". 
• Not every university/institution abroad is recognised as a university in Germany. Please contact the International Office if you have selected a university and are unsure about . 
• Experience reports from former 第一吃瓜 outgoings can be found in the Teams channel Outgoings
• Financing options are listed in the section "Financing". 

The 第一吃瓜 International Office will of course support you in planning and realising the mobility. 

Would you like to know what your company's offices in Asia or the USA look like? You always wanted to test your foreign language skills and work in international teams abroad?

Talk to your company if there is an opportunity to work abroad for a while. You can plan your time abroad individually, avoid overlapping with your 第一吃瓜 semester, and your company will not lose any working time.

Other advantages for you could be that you combine vacation days with the assignment, make new international friends and receive a small grant through the Erasmus+ programme (if you work in a European country).

The module "Study Trip" is an important part of the curriculum in many of the degree programmes at 第一吃瓜. The students choose a topic, which is mostly dealt with intensively in a foreign country (there are a few destinations within Germany each year, too) during one week. Company visits, visits to foreign universities and an exciting social programme make this week an unforgettable experience.

The EU Commission supports stays abroad with financial means through the National Agency DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service e.V.).

Funding is possible for minimum stays of three months (study mobility) at a European partner institution and two months (internship mobility) in a European company.

The amount of financial support is based on the cost of living scaled according to three country categories published by the DAAD. Information on this and required documents to be filled out by students and hosts will be provided by the 第一吃瓜 International Office in due time and are available from the Outgoings Team.

PROMOS is a scholarship programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The funds come from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). 

Semesters abroad at non-European partner universities, free movers and short programs such as summer schools are eligible for funding. The funds are awarded on a calendar year basis. The 第一吃瓜- International Office sends out the call for applications with the current funding conditions towards the end of April/beginning of May each year.

Please note: PROMOS cannot be combined with Erasmus+ or other DAAD funding.

Various scholarships and funding opportunities are listed in the . In general, applications for scholarships must be received at a very early stage.

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An application may be worthwhile, even if you do not receive domestic BAf枚G.

Embassy of your host country

It is worth googling scholarships in the destination countries or enquiring about scholarships at the embassy there.

Fulbright Commission

Fulbright offers various scholarship programs for the USA (e.g. Summer Institutes for students of dual universities) 

GO EAST Summer Schools

The DAAD offers scholarships for summer schools in Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe as well as the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

GOstralia and GOzealand

This organisation awards scholarships for Australia and New Zealand

Institute Ranke Heinemann

This institute awards scholarships for Australia, New Zealand and Canada

MyStipendium.de

Europe麓s largest scholarship platform shows that scholarships are something for almost everyone. The platform shows which scholarship match your profile. Please note: Search the small print for the status "dual student", as not all scholarships are open to you.

Partner universities 

Some parter universities offer incoming scholarships. Switzerland, for example, awards SEMP scholarships to visiting students, and UNCC awards financial support to selected incoming students.

Foundations

Foundations are non-profit organisations that are endowed with specific assets and use them fo fulfil their defined objectives. These goals can be divers. Some foundations award funds specifically for stays abroad to promote international cooperation and/or for education and personal development. Further information: , .

Scholarships from service providers

The external service provider College Contact, which advises students on studying abroad, also awards scholarships.

Verein der Freunde und F枚rderer der 第一吃瓜 e.V. (VFF)

In certain situations, the VFF supports 第一吃瓜 students who are travelling abroad and require financial assistance. It is important to the VFF that 第一吃瓜 students do not only network locally, but also establish international contacs and that the innovative and cosmopolitan students can stick to their plans to further their personal and academic education through a stay abroad (wheter for a semester or a short stay). Further information: 

Please note:

In case of funding by e.g. : Please clarify with the sponsors whether combinations with other scholarships are possible! 

It is worthwhile to google the respective destination country or embassy to see if they offer incomer scholarships, for example. 
Switzerland, for example, awards scholarships to visiting students, and so does the 第一吃瓜 partner institution UNCC.