International Office
International Office
The International Office connects Coburg University of Applied Sciences with almost every continent.
It maintains contacts with partner universities worldwide and promotes the international mobility of students, lecturers and staff.
Another important task is to maintain contact with prospective international students who wish to study at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and to support foreign students.
Coburg University of Applied Sciences is continuing to expand its international relations.
It has summarized its goals in its internationalization strategy (European Policy Statement).
The European Commission awarded Coburg University of Applied Sciences the ERASMUS Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027.
Service for students
- Support and advice for German students on the organization and financing of semesters abroad, internships abroad or a double degree
- Advice and support for foreign students on integration at Coburg (enrollment, accommodation and dealing with authorities)
Service for teaching staff and employees
- Support in the initiation of university collaborations
- Advice with regard to international mobility programs
- Intercultural consultation hour – advice in cases of acute intercultural irritations or conflicts
International contacts and coordination
- Maintaining relations with foreign partner universities
- Coordination of EU exchange programs
Studying abroad
New countries, new experiences
Going abroad for a semester?
Complete an internship semester in another country?
Attend a summer school at a university abroad?
Go on an excursion abroad with your own degree program?
There are many opportunities to gain experience abroad during your studies.
And they enrich your time at university.
A stay abroad …
- improves language skills
- promotes intercultural skills
- creates international friendships that often last a lifetime
- Expands knowledge and experience in own specialist area
- prepares students optimally for professional fields in which international experience is required
- offers the opportunity to sharpen your own training profile
- demonstrates determination and perseverance
Fees and recognition
Coburg University of Applied Sciences has more than 60 partner universities in Europe and over 30 partner universities outside Europe.
These include, for example, Italy, Great Britain, Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Iceland, Slovakia, but also the USA, Australia, Russia, New Zealand, Mexico and Chile.
The cooperation agreements are usually concluded on a faculty or degree course basis.
Here you can find an overview of our partner universities sorted by degree program.
Fees
Germany is one of the few countries in the world that does not charge tuition fees.
However, many foreign universities waive tuition fees as part of their partnership programs.
You can find out whether this is the case at your chosen university abroad from the International Office.
Recognition
As a rule, credits earned abroad are recognized during your studies in Germany – provided that they meet the requirements of the respective degree program.
We therefore strongly recommend that you find out which requirements must be met for recognition when preparing your studies abroad.
You can get support from the International Office and the International Relations Officer of your faculty.
You can find all the important information about a semester abroad here: www.studieren-weltweit.de
Internships abroad
There are many opportunities to gain practical experience abroad during your studies: Starting with an internship semester to shorter stays abroad in foreign institutions and companies during the semester break.
Each degree program has numerous contacts with companies and institutions abroad.
Simply ask your faculty’s international relations officer.
In order for the internship abroad to be recognized as a compulsory internship, you must meet the requirements of your degree program.
Information can also be obtained from the international coordinator.
You can find detailed information on jobs, financing options, etc. here: https://www.daad.de/ausland/praktikum/de/
Double degree - Double Degree
In some degree programs, there is the possibility of acquiring a so-called double degree.
Students complete their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and at one of our international partner universities.
In this way, they get to know studying abroad intensively, benefit from different subject specializations and have two Bachelor’s degrees “in their pocket” at the end.
The study programs are coordinated.
Study and examination achievements are acquired at both universities and mutually recognized.
Double degrees are currently possible in:
Further possibilities
In addition to a study or internship semester abroad, you can also complete a language course abroad.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can provide you with information on possible offers.
You can also attend a summer school at a partner university or write your thesis abroad.
Timetable
You should think about how you can integrate one or more stays abroad into your studies right at the start of your course.
Use language courses at the university and/or abroad to prepare yourself.
Start planning and preparing for a specific stay abroad at least one year in advance.
You need this information:
- Who is the international representative in my faculty?
- Which universities abroad can I go to for my degree program?
- What relationships does my degree program have with foreign companies or domestic companies with branches abroad?
Ask your professors, fellow students and friends. - What are the costs of the stay abroad (including flights, living expenses, etc.)?
- What financing options are there for me?
- What do I have to do to prepare for having foreign academic achievements or internships recognized in my degree program?
- Do I need special vaccinations, visas, insurance, labor law requirements, etc. for the destination country?
The International Office has put together a package for you that will prepare you well for your stay abroad.
Financing and funding opportunities
ERASMUS+ / EU program for study visits
Coburg University of Applied Sciences participates in the EU’s ERASMUS+ program and thus supports its students during stays abroad in the European Union.
Partnerships exist with over 60 universities in Europe.
Due to its internationalization efforts, the EU has awarded the university the ERASMUS Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027.
The ERASMUS+ program enables:
- Semester stays at partner universities in Europe
- No tuition fees abroad
- ERASMUS grant
- Recognition of academic achievements abroad
Further information can be found on the ERASMUS + website
Liability clause
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication [Mitteilung] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
ERASMUS+ / EU program for internships abroad
ERASMUS+ also funds internships for students at a host institution in another European country.
However, EU institutions or institutions that administer EU programs as well as embassies of the students’ countries of origin are excluded.
Funding is provided for a 2 – 12-month internship in European companies with a monthly allowance.
The university’s International Office provides advice on finding an internship and information on all funding modalities.
Fulbright Scholarships
The German-American Fulbright Commission supports study visits to the USA.
Students and Bachelor graduates can apply for this.
A scholarship offers (partial) reimbursement of tuition fees, travel expenses, supervision and seminars.
Application deadline: beginning of July for the winter semester after next
Further information: www.fulbright.de/tousa/stipendien
Promos
With the PROMOS program, the DAAD gives universities the opportunity to award various types of scholarships directly to students.
These include
- Travel allowances for internships worldwide
- Travel allowances for studies worldwide
- Subsidies for living costs worldwide
- Grants for language courses worldwide
- Study trips/competition trips in a group accompanied by lecturers
Application deadlines:
- 15.01.
für jeweiliges Sommersemester - 30.06.
für jeweiliges Wintersemester
Further information on PROMOS can be found on the DAAD homepage.
Bavarian subsidies
The Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, Science and the Arts also provides Bavarian universities with funding for students’ stays abroad, which can be awarded directly to students by the International Office.
These include
- Support for studies and internships worldwide
- Subsidies for living expenses worldwide
- Promotion of study trips accompanied by lecturers
Application deadline:
- 15.01.
für jeweiliges Sommersemester - 30.06.
für jeweiliges Wintersemester
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