# Study with Erasmus+ at the University of Bonn
**Source**: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/erasmus-study-in-bonn
**Parent**: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/organisation-and-institutions/university-administration/international-office/international-students-and-study-programs
Are you interested in exchange studies in Bonn? Find out on the following pages how to apply for your Erasmus studies at the University of Bonn, how you can prepare for your first few days in Bonn and what to expect during your semester with us.
## What we offer
As an Erasmus+ student at the University of Bonn, you will benefit from a wide range of opportunities:
- Over 200 degree programs offering a broad and diverse selection of courses.
- English-language bachelor’s courses through the International Classroom Bonn seminar series.
- Intercultural training sessions to help you navigate cultural differences and enrich your international experience.
- Academic support from Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinators in your field of study.
- Organizational assistance from the International Office, including detailed pre-arrival information.
- German-language courses available before and during your semester.
- Welcome Days to ensure a smooth start at the University of Bonn.
[Degree Programs A–Z](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/degree-programs/degree-programs-a-z)1
[International Classroom Bonn](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/international-classroom-bonn)2
[Intercultural Trainings](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/intercultural-training)3
[Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinators](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/erasmus-departmental-coordinators)4
[Learning German](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german)5
[Welcome Days](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-days)6
[Flyer (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/internationale-studierende/austauschstudium/erasmus-programm/download/erasmus_incoming_flyer_ka131.pdf)7
[Fact Sheet (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/download/erasmus_fact_sheet_university_of_bonn_ka131.pdf)8
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## Erasmus+ worldwide
The University of Bonn also cooperates with non-European partner universities as part of the Erasmus+ worldwide program. The following page contains information about the partnerships currently in place and the participation requirements.
[Erasmus+ worldwide](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/erasmus-worldwide)9
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Erasmus+ students per year
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Partner universities
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Degree programs
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## Application
### Application procedure
In order to apply for an Erasmus degree program at the University of Bonn, you have to complete the following steps:
- Contact the Erasmus+ coordinators at your home university and arrange to be nominated as an Erasmus applicant.
- Once you have received confirmation of your Erasmus study place from your home university, register at the University of Bonn as follows:
1. Read the [instructions for registering in Mobility-Online (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/download/registration-guide-to-mo-ka131_sms_incoming_en.pdf)10and then fill out the online form in Mobility-Online carefully and completely.
2. Check the data you have entered, especially your email address.
3. Print out your nomination confirmation in Mobility-Online and have it signed and stamped by the Erasmus coordinators at your home university.
4. Upload the signed nomination confirmation to your Mobility-Online account by the application deadline. This completes your application and your nomination by your home university.
[Mobility-Online](https://mobility-international.uni-bonn.de/mobility/BewerbungServlet?identifier=BONN01&kz_bew_pers=S&kz_bew_art=IN&aust_prog=SMS&sprache=en)11
### Application deadlines
**Winter semester: May 1**\
**Summer semester: November 1\**
You will receive further information about your Erasmus stay in Bonn by email from your Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator and the International Office about four to six weeks after the application deadline mentioned above.
Please note that we can only accept applications and nominations from students at partner universities via our Mobility-Online portal. Please do not send your nomination confirmation or application to the University of Bonn by email.
Countries and universities that are not listed in Mobility-Online will generally not have an Erasmus exchange agreement with the University of Bonn. Rather than entering the name of an ineligible university, please contact the corresponding Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator if you are in any doubt.
### Participation requirements
1. **Enrollment at a partner university:** You must be enrolled at one of the partner universities of the University of Bonn in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland or Turkey.
2. **Nomination by your home university:** You must be officially nominated for the Erasmus+ program by your home university.
3. **Language requirements:** The relevant language requirements must be met. **Bachelor's degree programs:** In many Bachelor's degree programs, a German level of at least B1 is generally required. **Master's degree programs:** In Master's degree programs, an English level of at least B2 is generally required. Information on the language requirements for the individual subjects can be found on the [Erasmus+ Departmental Coordination](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/erasmus-departmental-coordinators)4 page.
**Test your German language skills:**
- [Test by the Goetheinstitut](https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/tsd.html)12
- [OnSET Test (DAAD)](https://www.onset.de/en/language-placement-test-english-onset/)13
- [Erasmus Online Language System (OLS)](https://academy.europa.eu/)14
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## Organization of studies: course selection and Learning Agreement
You will coordinate your courses with the Erasmus coordinator at your home university and with your Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator in Bonn via the Learning Agreement. As soon as the relevant Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator at the University of Bonn has chosen you as an Erasmus student, you will receive further information about selecting your courses.
The courses offered at the University of Bonn can be found in the BASIS electronic course catalogue. Further information on courses, modules and ECTS credits is given in the module handbook on the web pages of your department at the University of Bonn and via your Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator. The Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator will also issue the Transcript of Records at the end of your time studying in Bonn.
[Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinators](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/erasmus-departmental-coordinators)4
[BASIS](https://basis.uni-bonn.de/qisserver/rds?state=user&type=0&noDBAction=y&init=y)15
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## Learning German
You can benefit from a wide range of opportunities to improve your German skills before and during your stay:
- [Intensive German courses before starting the semester](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german/preparatory-courses)16 from A1.1 to B2.2 level (discounted fees for Erasmus students)
- [In-Semester German language courses](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german/in-semester-german-language-courses)17 from A1.1 to B2.2 (free of charge)
Once you have been admitted to the University of Bonn, you will receive information from the International Office on how to register for the courses.
**Please note that the German courses are an optional addition to your studies and places are limited, meaning that you will not be guaranteed a place in a course.**
[Learning German](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german)5
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## Preparation of your stay
If you have successfully applied for Erasmus studies at the University of Bonn, you will find important information on the following pages and in the instructions that will help you prepare for your stay in Bonn and make your first few days easier. Do not miss the Welcome Days for international students, which will help you get into your studies and life in Bonn.
Students who are impaired in their studies due to a disability or a chronic-somatic, neurodivergent, mental illness and/or a partial performance disorder can find counselling and support from the Representative for Students with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses.
**Please read the Incoming Guide carefully and follow the checklist before coming to Bonn.**
[Incoming Guide (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-days/download/incoming-guide_en.pdf)18
[Checklist (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/download/checkliste_ka_131_sms_incoming_en.pdf)19
[Living in Bonn](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/university-life/living-in-bonn)20
[INCLUSIVE Studying](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/inclusive-studying)21
[Organizational, Formalities](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/planning)22
[Key Semester Dates](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/key-semester-dates)23
[Welcome Days](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-days)6
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## Welcome Days
The Welcome Days offer new international students and doctoral candidates the opportunity to learn about the most important topics such as enrollment, registering with the local authorities and opening a bank account. Getting to know international and German students and doctoral candidates during leisure activities is another benefit of the Welcome Days.
[Learn more](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-days)6
## Contact
Hanan Elabdouni
[erasmus-incoming@uni-bonn.de](mailto:erasmus-incoming@uni-bonn.de)
[+49 228 73-6316](tel:+49 228 73-6316)
Student Exchange Programs (Incomings), Administration
1.004
Poppelsdorfer Allee 53
53115 Bonn (Germany)
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### Office Hours
- by appointment
The following complaint procedures apply to the Erasmus+ Programme: 1. [Erasmus Institutional Coordinator](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/international-profile/erasmus/eu-erasmus#Contact "Erasmus Institutional Coordinator of the Universtity of Bonn")24 in the International Office \ 2. Dean of Studies or Dean of your faculty \ 3. [Internal Reporting Office of the University of Bonn](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/internal-reporting-office/internal-reporting-office "Internal Reporting Office of the University of Bonn")25
The University of Bonn’s participation in the Erasmus Programme is based on the [Erasmus Charta for higher Education](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/international-profile/erasmus/download/eche-university-of-bonn.pdf "Erasmus Charta für die Hochschulbildung")26.
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## Also see
### Information issued by the EU
The European Commission website also contains general information regarding the Erasmus+ program.
**[Learn more](https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/ "Information issued by the EU")27\**
### Campus International
The Campus International program seeks to promote greater intercultural exchange at the University of Bonn.
**[Learn more](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/campus-international "Campus International")28\**
### Learning German
There are a range of options open to international students who wish to improve and extend their German language skills.
**[Learn more](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german "Learning German")5\**
## Links
1. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/degree-programs/degree-programs-a-z
2. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/international-classroom-bonn
3. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/intercultural-training
4. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/erasmus-departmental-coordinators
5. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german
6. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-days
7. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/internationale-studierende/austauschstudium/erasmus-programm/download/erasmus\_incoming\_flyer\_ka131.pdf
8. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/download/erasmus\_fact\_sheet\_university\_of\_bonn\_ka131.pdf
9. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/erasmus-worldwide
10. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/download/registration-guide-to-mo-ka131\_sms\_incoming\_en.pdf
11. https://mobility-international.uni-bonn.de/mobility/BewerbungServlet?identifier=BONN01&kz\_bew\_pers=S&kz\_bew\_art=IN&aust\_prog=SMS&sprache=en
12. https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/tsd.html
13. https://www.onset.de/en/language-placement-test-english-onset/
14. https://academy.europa.eu/
15. https://basis.uni-bonn.de/qisserver/rds?state=user&type=0&noDBAction=y&init=y
16. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german/preparatory-courses
17. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german/in-semester-german-language-courses
18. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-days/download/incoming-guide\_en.pdf
19. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program/download/checkliste\_ka\_131\_sms\_incoming\_en.pdf
20. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/university-life/living-in-bonn
21. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/inclusive-studying
22. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/planning
23. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/key-semester-dates
24. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/international-profile/erasmus/eu-erasmus#Contact
25. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/internal-reporting-office/internal-reporting-office
26. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/international-profile/erasmus/download/eche-university-of-bonn.pdf
27. https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/
28. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/campus-international