Spending time abroad allows students to gain specialist and language skills as well as further key qualifications. The experience enhances and broadens the personal development, which is essential for the future professional career, and it also promotes intercultural understanding. Please note that only one mobility per study cycle (Bachelor, Master) and per mobility programme is possible.
For mobilities in your country of origin: Please elaborate in your motivation letter why you have chosen this destination exactly and what academic advantages this mobility would bring. In addition, the study program director must confirm that the academic added value in the mobility to the country of origin is given. Mobilities to the country of origin will be given the lowest priority in the selection process. The final selection is made by the higher education institution.
Careful preparation is the most important prerequisite for the success and thus also for the benefits of a study period abroad. The International Office can offer valuable assistance to students preparing to go abroad.
Are you interested in spending a study-related period abroad during your studies at AAU,
but you don’t know which options are available?
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Summer schools simultaneously promote scientific discourse and the improvement of language skills. Students can choose from a wide range of summer schools offered worldwide.
Are you thinking of studying abroad? Read on for more information about applying for grants and scholarships which support study periods abroad.
Make sure you allow enough time to prepare:
Start your preparations well before your intended period abroad!
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Additional grants for students with disabilities or chronic illness and students with children are available. Further information can be obtained at the International Office.
“I would definitely recommend other prospective outgoing students to spend a semester abroad (…). I would put emphasis on the possibility to choose from a large number of courses at different universities. Students have the opportunity to attend courses that they otherwise couldn’t, and also to master a foreign language. Besides that, it always feels good to meet new people and cultures, and to travel around the host country.”
“If you’re contemplating a semester abroad, let me assure you, it’s more than an adventure – it’s a catalyst for personal growth and academic exploration. It’s a chance to create enduring friendships, delve into new academic realms, immerse yourself in a vibrant culture, and emerge as a more enriched version of yourself. Trust me, this experience will change you, and the person you become will thank you for it.”
“If you decide to go overseas, you can be certain that you will encounter a new culture, meet people from all over the world, and grow as a person. It was my fourth international adventure, and I can guarantee you that it will enrich your life. You will be able to learn a new language, discover traditions, and travel around.”
“The university is perfect for everyone who doesn’t know French, since there‘s an English-speaking track. I was happy with the majority of teachers and the things we learned. However, I did not only learn things in university. The semester abroad helped me to evolve on a personal level and I became more independent. I can encourage everyone to take the chance and participate in the Erasmus+ program!”
