Applying to the department is the first step in the application process for your Erasmus semester. Applications are open in each winter semester for the coming academic year, i.e. the next winter and following summer semester. For the academic year 2026/27 you can apply from December 01, 2025, to January 15, 2026.

Early application periods for buddies:

Students who have participated in the departments Buddy Program or in that of the International Office can apply for a place as early as November 15, 2025. Please indicate in your application which program and in which semester you participated. Buddies from the current semester can also use this early application. Your applications will be reviewed in advance and given priority when allocating places.

You will need the following documents for your application via MoveOn:

• Letter of motivation (English, 1 to max. 2 pages, including planning which courses you would like to take at your university of choice).
• CV
• Current certificate of study
• Academic transcripts (e.g. Abitur certificate, transcript of records, BA certificate)
• Language certificates (e.g. DAAD language certificate, relevant page from Abitur certificate)
• You can upload further documents, such as proof of international or additional academic activities.

It is not necessary to upload a passport photo. You should upload all documents in PDF format. 

You can find more information about the required documents in the FAQs . If you have any further questions, please contact the Erasmus Coordination of the department by e-mail.

You will then receive feedback at the end of January to the beginning of February whether we can offer you a place. In order to accept this place, you must confirm it by mid-February so that you can apply for the Erasmus mobility grant by the end of March.

If your application is successful, the faculty will nominate you at the host university. They will then contact you and ask you to apply. The exact requirements and documents needed vary from university to university.

Examples of commonly requested documents are:

• Application forms, or application via online form
• Resume in English
• Cover letter in the language in which you will be taking classes (usually English)
• Language certificates
• Overview of current achievements (transcript of records)
  This can be requested from the Registrar's Office. Please note that this may have a few weeks lead time.
• Copy of your current identification card or passport
  Make sure that the ID or passport is valid for the duration of the planned stay
• Passport photo

Here you can find answers to the most commonly asked questions.

FAQs