Erasmus+ with Partner Countries

Within the Erasmus program, TUBAF also has numerous global partnerships with universities in partner countries not associated with the EU. The Erasmus+ program with partner countries promotes stays for students and doctoral candidates at partner universities worldwide. The partnerships are usually subject- or degree program-specific, and places are advertised on a project-by-project basis. An Erasmus study period is recognized in accordance with the Learning Agreement that the student concludes with their home and host university. The countries and universities currently eligible for funding are listed at the bottom of this page.

During your stay at the host university, you will of course receive special support. You can find out more about the services offered by TUBAF here. In addition, the EU offers a wide range of language learning opportunities via the Online Language Support Portal.

The program aims to support partner universities in modernizing and internationalizing education, teaching, and learning, as well as improving their cooperation. Furthermore, it aims to contribute to sustainable growth, high-quality jobs, social cohesion, the promotion of innovation, and the strengthening of European identity and active citizenship

Contact

If you are interested in spending time abroad in Erasmus+ partner countries, please contact the IUZ in due time!

Anja Weigl
Erasmus+ with partner countries / Erasmus contracts, Akademiestraße 6, ground floor room 06, 09599 Freiberg
anja.weigl [at] iuz.tu-freiberg.de +49 3731 39-2619

Short information

Study abroad or do an internship? The DAAD video provides an initial insight into the funding opportunities available through Erasmus+.

Funding conditions and rates

Places for study or internships at partner universities in the Erasmus program with partner countries are advertised. Applications are first submitted to the home university and are assessed by a selection committee according to uniform criteria. These criteria usually include: grade point average, language skills, suitability, and relevance of the planned stay abroad. Additional criteria, e.g., subject-specific criteria, may be added depending on the cooperation agreement. 

  • Enrollment at TUBAF in a degree program leading to an academic degree at this university (bachelor's, master's, diploma, doctorate)
  • The host university may not be the country of the sending university or the country of residence during the course of study
  • Requirements for internships abroad: The internship must be relevant to the course of study and personal development and, if possible, even integrated into the study program. An internship can take place at any organization around the world (except for EU institutions, bodies, and agencies).
  • 2-12 months (study)
  • 2-3 months (internship)
  • 5-30 days (internship with mandatory virtual component/“blended mobility”)
  • 5-30 days (“PhD short-term mobility”)
  • Each mobility program can be combined with a virtual component.
  • Monthly subsistence allowance of €700 abroad / €600 in Germany
  • Subsistence allowance for PhD short-term mobility: Days 1–14: €70/day (Erasmus 2023: €59); Days 15–30: €50/day (Erasmus 2023: €56/day)
  • plus travel allowance depending on distance: 
    10 to 99 km: €28 (€56 for green travel)
    100 to 499 km: €211 (€285 for green travel)
    500 to 1999 km: €309 (€417 for green travel)
    2000 to  2999 km: €395 (€535 for green travel)
    3000 to 3999 km: €580 (€785 for green travel)
    4000 to 7999 km: €1188 (€1,188 for green travel)
    8,000 km or km: €1,735 (€1,735 for green travel)
    Green travel refers to all journeys in which low-emission modes of transport are used for the majority of the journey, such as buses, trains, bicycles, or carpooling.
  • Where applicable, additional amount for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses (physical and mental), students traveling with children, working students, and students from non-academic backgrounds (see below for details).
  • Students do not pay tuition fees at the partner university.

In addition to the fixed funding rates, various target groups are eligible for supplementary grants:

  • Target groups:
    • Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses (physical and mental)
    • Students traveling with children
    • Working students
    • Students from non-academic backgrounds
  • Funding:
    • Long-term mobility: €250/month
    • Short-term mobility: 1-14 days: €100, 15-30 days: €150
  • Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses can choose between a supplementary amount and applying for actual costs (long-term application to the DAAD for a subsidy of the actual additional costs of mobility abroad up to €15,000 per semester, e.g., for an accompanying person).

If you are looking for financial support for a stay abroad outside the EU, find out more about the PROMOS scholarship.

Collaboration partners of TUBAF in partner countries

  • Partner: Stellenbosch University
  • Subject: thermal process engineering, environmental and natural product process engineering

Complaints, Questions, Issues

Please contact the contact person at the IUZ, anja [dot] weigl [at] iuz [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (Anja Weigl). For concerns regarding the recognition of academic achievements, the chairperson of the examination board is responsible.

If you have any questions about Erasmus+ in general, please also refer to the DAAD website:

Further information (DAAD)

All important information for international students at TUBAF is also summarized in this fact sheet.

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