ERASMUS+ Mobility programs 2014-2020

ERASMUS+ at South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

Students enrolled at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences can study for up to two semesters (a maximum of 12 months) at a European Partner institution .

Credits obtained during the ERASMUS exchange are normally recognized by the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences. Due to this credit agreement the duration of study will normally not increase.

Students taking part in an ERASMUS exchange do not have to pay tuition fees.

To support the students financially during their stay abroad, ERASMUS+ grants of the European commission are available. The grants will amount to between €300 and €420 per month during the period of 2019/2020.

Conditions for the exchange program:

• You have talked in person to the staff at the International Office about your plans. (contact details see below)
• You must be enrolled in a study program of the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences and must have completed at least the first year of study before your study abroad period.
• You must have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction at the receiving institution.
• Students with a registered disability can apply for an additional grant to cover the higher costs during the stay abroad.

Application documents:

• Application Form to be filled out electronically and signed by hand
• Motivation letter explaining the benefits of your study abroad both from a personal and from an academic point of view.
• Grade transcript
• Language certificate confirming proficiency in the language of instruction at receiving institution
• CV/ Resume with photo

Application deadline

for submission to the Akadmisches Auslandsamt (International Office ) at Soest or Iserlohn

1 March 2020 für the academic year 2019/2020

Contact and Advice:

For all administrative queries about how to organise the study abroad please contact the Akadmisches Auslandsamt (International Office ) at Soest or Iserlohn.

For questions on the specific subjects taught at the host instution, please contac exchange program coordinators of the different departments during their office hours.

If you are interested in finding out how previous students experienced their ERASMUS study semester, have a look at our testimonials (in German).

You can find out more about the rights and obligations of ERASMUS students from the "ERASMUS+ studentcharter"

For Hagen, Iserlohn and Lüdenscheid, please contact:

For Soest and Meschede please contact: