If you click on the link to Move-On , you must first register in order to be able to log in. The rest of the application process will then run via this platform.

You will then receive an offer of a place via this platform, which you can accept or decline. If you accept the place, you can also apply for the Erasmus+ scholarship via the platform in a second step.

The following documents are required for your Erasmus application:

1. Application via the MoveON portal

Please complete the application form in full via the MoveON portal. You can specify up to three preferred universities here; however, it is also possible to choose fewer universities.

2. Letter of motivation (English, 1 to max. 3 pages)

The letter of motivation is the central element of your application. It should clearly explain your motives and convincingly highlight the following aspects:

• Your motivation for studying abroad: explain why you want to go abroad and what your personal and academic goals are.
• Discuss the universities of your choice: Show that you have researched your chosen universities in depth. Explain precisely why these universities are the right choice for you.
• Course selection and recognition: Name the courses you are particularly interested in and explain how you would like them to be recognized for your studies. You are welcome to attach an overview of the relevant courses. Further information on recognition can be found here.
• Willingness to support the Erasmus program: We always appreciate your willingness to actively support the Erasmus program, for example by writing a short experience report after your stay abroad.

3. Tabular curriculum vitae (English)

Please submit a current, tabular curriculum vitae in English.

4. Current certificate of study

5. Academic transcripts:

Please attach the following certificates:

• High school diploma
• Current BOSS transcript: The courses you have passed are relevant here. Even if you are applying in your first semester and your BOSS extract does not yet show any courses, please attach it anyway.
• Bachelor's certificate, if you are already in the Master's program.

6. Language certificates

Enclose your language certificates. For the application, we consider, among other things

• DAAD language certificate: TU Dortmund University students can obtain this free of charge. Further information can be found here. Please note that the exam can only be taken once within 6 months.
• Language subjects in the Abitur certificate: Attendance of the basic course up to the Abitur corresponds approximately to level B2, attendance of the advanced course to level C1.
  Please note: In most cases, the information in the Abitur certificate is not sufficient for the subsequent application to the host university. We strongly recommend that you obtain current and official proof, such as the DAAD language certificate, at an early stage.

7. Proof of commitment alongside your studies

Please provide evidence of relevant commitments that you are involved in alongside your studies. This includes, for example, activities in

• Clubs or student committees (an informal letter/email/screenshot is sufficient here if you are listed on team pages or similar)
• Intercultural programs (e.g. participation in your department's buddy program or offers from the International Office)

At most partner universities, we have two to four places per academic year (i.e. for the winter and summer semesters). In most cases, significantly more students apply than we have places at the respective universities. Universities in Portugal, Spain and Northern Europe are particularly popular. In these cases, we decide on the basis of the applications.

In order for your application to be considered at all, it is important that you submit your documents in full and on time.

The following criteria will then be used for further evaluation:

• Letter of motivation - is it clear that the candidate has given thought to and considered the universities of choice? Is it clear how the stay abroad fits in with the studies?
• Commitment during and alongside studies, intercultural commitment
• Relevant language skills. As a rule, this concerns knowledge of English, but knowledge of the national language can also be an advantage.
• Academic achievements
• Study phase
• Careful preparation of application documents

The language skills required by the host university can be found in the respective entries here. You must provide proof of this when applying to the host university. This is usually possible with a DAAD language certificate. When applying for an Erasmus place, you must provide credible proof of an appropriate language level, e.g. through your Abitur.

Basic knowledge of the local language is also useful. You do not have to prove this for the application. However, it will help you to find your bearings in the country. How important this is depends on the destination country. For example, host universities generally require knowledge of English. In countries where many people speak English well, such as the Netherlands or Scandinavian countries, you can usually get by with English. In countries where English language skills are less widespread, it is advisable to acquire at least a basic level (A1 - A2) in the local language through language courses before your stay.

After the application deadline, we will distribute the available places among the applications received. If there are still places available, we will announce this on our website. The available places are usually offered in February. You will then have another four weeks to apply for the available places.

If you apply after March 15 of each year, please contact the Erasmus Coordination Office first.

The allocation of places is usually announced two to a maximum of four weeks after the application deadline. You will then be contacted by us and receive a message via the MoveON portal. You have 14 days to accept or decline the offer of a place.

If we are unable to make you an offer at your preferred university, we will also contact you by email.

If you have not been offered a place at your preferred university but have been offered another place, you can request by e-mail to be placed on the waiting list for your preferred university. You must still accept or decline the place offered within 14 days. If the place at your preferred university becomes free because someone else has canceled, we will write to you again. This will be in the week after the 14-day period has expired. If you have accepted the place offered to you, we will allow you to transfer.

Please contact the Erasmus Coordination Office by email as soon as possible.