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 continues 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)
- Programs for exchange students
- Support for international students
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.
Fee compass
From the summer semester 2025, Coburg University of Applied Sciences will charge fees for international students from third countries who enrol for a new degree program on the page below. Here you can find out who these fees apply to and how much they will be: Tuition fees for students from non-EU countries
Recognition
As a rule, credits earned abroad are recognized for studies in Germany – provided they meet the requirements for 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) provides information on possible offers.
The DAAD provides a discussion platform on the“Studying Worldwide” website where students can share their individual experiences from their stay abroad (studies, internships and language courses) and pass on valuable tips and information. Among other things, you can find information on preparation, financing, finding accommodation and many other aspects of a stay abroad.
You can also attend a summer school at a partner university or write your thesis abroad.
Timetable
You should start thinking about how you can integrate one or more stays abroad into your studies right at the beginning of your studies.
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+ for study visits within the EU
The Coburg University of Applied Sciences participates in the Erasmus program of the European Union. This enables:
- Semester stays at partner universities within the EU
- No tuition fees abroad
- Erasmus funding via the International Office of Coburg University of Applied Sciences
- Recognition of academic achievements abroad (Erasmus+ Learning Agreement for Studies).
The European Union has awarded Coburg University of Applied Sciences the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-27 for its internationalization efforts.
Erasmus+ for internships abroad within the EU
Erasmus+ supports internships abroad within the EU if they are at least two months (60 days) long. Funding is available for voluntary internships, compulsory internships and graduate internships. An application for funding is submitted directly to the International Office at Coburg University of Applied Sciences.
Foreign BAFöG
Students who do not receive BAFöG at home often also receive BAFöG abroad. Through non-repayable benefits such as the payment of tuition fees abroad and a travel allowance, the AuslandsBAFöG can open up many opportunities when studying abroad.
PROMOS (program to increase the mobility of students at German universities)
The International Office of Coburg University of Applied Sciences supports mobility abroad outside the EU with the PROMOS program of the DAAD. As the calls for applications vary from year to year, please contact the International Office directly for the latest information.
Bavarian subsidies
The Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts provides Bavarian universities with funding for students to study abroad. The International Office of Coburg University of Applied Sciences uses this funding to support stays abroad outside the EU. As the calls for applications vary from year to year, please contact the International Office directly for the latest information.
Other scholarships
The DAAD offers the so-called HAW.International Scholarship for semester stays and final theses as well as for internships abroad. You can search for suitable scholarships in the general DAAD scholarship database. For further information on scholarships, please contact the International Office.
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