# Requirements

**Source**: https://international.univie.ac.at/en/student-mobility/outgoing-students/erasmus-international-mobility/requirements/
**Parent**: https://international.univie.ac.at/en/student-mobility/outgoing-students/erasmus-international-mobility/

On this page you will find information on the requirements that must be met in order to undertake an Erasmus+ International study visit outside of Europe:

- [Target group](#c331867)
- [Application deadline](#c331869)
- [Criteria for selection](#c331874)

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## Target group

Who can apply?

Students of the University of Vienna who, **at the time of applying**,

- have been admitted to study for a PhD in a field of study relevant to the application
- have successfully completed the presentation of the doctoral thesis project at the faculty
- have not exceeded the maximum duration of 12 months of mobility in the current study cycle. Erasmus+ study visits and traineeships which have already been completed must be subtracted from your 12 month quota.
- have **not yet completed** their studies
- have not exceeded the **minimum duration** plus a maximum of four additional semesters
- fulfil the **language requirements**

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## Application deadline

- May 15th (tbc)

- November 15th (for a stay in the summer semester)

**Unfortunately, applications received after this date cannot be considered!**

Please note that the submission deadlines may vary for some partner universities!

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- Language certificates accepted

  We accept the following as proof of language skills:

  - **Philologies:** the transcript of records (except universities with TOEFL/IELTS)
  - **Other fields of study:** Certified language test or language certificate: min. level B2 (e.g. certificate from the [Language Centre of the University of Vienna](https://sprachenzentrum.univie.ac.at/en/))

  **The following are not accepted as language certificates:** high school diplomas or school reports (e.g. "University entrance examination in English"; confirmation of attending a school, exchange year, etc.); currently taking or having completed a philological degree; currently studying or having completed a Translation Studies degree; citizenship; certificate of participation for a language course.

  The [OEAD](https://testing.oead.at/) (Austrian educational exchange service) offers the [internet-based TOEFL](http://www.ets.org/toefl) test, as well as preparatory sessions and test simulations (at cost price); the [British Council](https://www.britishcouncil.at/) offers the [IELTS](https://www.ielts.org/) test.

  The **Language Center** of the University of Vienna also offers language competency tests which can be accepted as proof of language skills.

  PLEASE NOTE: Unlike the classic Erasmus+ programme within Europe, a **refund** of the cost of the language test is **not available** within the Erasmus+ International Mobility programme.

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## Criteria for selection

- **Language and academic qualifications** of candidates for undertaking a research visit abroad. Written proof required (transcripts, TOEFL/language certificates, letter of recommendation)!
- **Type and aims of the proposed research visit** abroad (statement of purpose or research plan)
- **Academic record** to date (duration and grades)

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