Erasmus study abroad

To promote student mobility in the countries of the European Union, the EU Commission subsidizes studies at universities in other member countries. The Institute of Social Work has concluded cooperation agreements with various European partner universities within the framework of the Erasmus program.

Students from Kassel have the opportunity to attend courses at the host universities that are offered in English or in the respective national language. Certificates of achievement are usually recognized by the University of Kassel. In preparation for the stay abroad, language courses can be attended, for which special funding is sometimes available. The same applies to any language assessments (tests) that may be required.

If you are interested in studying abroad outside of our department's Erasmus cooperation (e.g. studying abroad in the USA through the University of Kassel's interdisciplinary cooperation), you can find detailed information about this on the pages of the International Office. Additional advice is available in the department (see corresponding information on this homepage).

A study stay in another European country can be granted for one to two study semesters, usually for three to twelve months. The amount of the grants depends on the amount of funds that the EU Commission makes available for the programs each year. Only stays within the framework of approved university cooperations are eligible for funding. Applicants must have completed their first year of studies. The nomination (i.e. the naming of candidates) is decided by the institute; the receiving institution decides on the basis of application documents, which must be submitted to the ERASMUS office (subject secretariat Ms. Condado) by a fixed deadline (depending on the location).