Exchange places at universities in Asia and Africa

The number of available exchange places is renegotiated every year and depends on the number of students coming to the University of erfurt from our partner institutions abroad. If not indicated otherwise, one to two places are available per exchange programme. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic there had been numerous cancellations by partner universities, resulting in a reduction the exchange numbers. The exchange places listed should therefore be regarded as provisional, as they still require confirmation from the partner universities.

As part of the partnership agreement, tuition and enrolment fees are waived. However, small fees, e.g. for the use of the partner university’s facilities, may apply. The costs for travel, accommodation, meals, health insurance, books as well as teaching materials and leisure activities have to be paid by the programme participants themselves. We advise you to carry out detailed research about the cost of living in the host county as well as their visa requirements.

Japan

Waseda University, Tokyo

Semester periods: approx. October to March and/or April to July
Duration: 1 or 2 Semesters
Target group: BA/MA students of all faculties
Language requirements:
If applying for an English-language programme:
- Proof of at least one semester of Japanese lessons at the time of application or equivalent Japanese language skills
- TOEFL or IELTS (Score see website of the respective programme)
If applying for a Japanese-language programme:
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1
- TOEFL if applicable (Score see website of the respective programme)
Other: GPA of 3.0 or better, equivalent to an Erfurt grade average of 2.0 or better. Please also note the admission and language requirements for the individual programmes /Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies, Japanese Language Programme, One Year Study Abroad Program at SILS. Each School/Graduate School/Centre has different application requirements. Students must meet all the application requirements of the School/Graduate School/Centre they wish to apply to. If students do not meet the requirements, unfortunately they do not have the eligibility to apply. "Requirements and Course Lists"
Website: General: http://www.waseda.jp
Information for exchange applicants: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office

Yokohama National University, Yokohama

Programme: JOY - Junior Year Overseas taught in English
Semester period: October to June
Duration: one academic year
Target group: BA students from all faculties, especially those majoring in Economics and History
Language requirements: Proof of at least one semester of Japanese lessons at the time of application or equivalent Japanese language skills
TOEFL (Score 80) - Please double-check on the JOY website
Other: GPA of 3.0 oder better, equivalent to an Erfurt grade average of 2.0 or better
Website: https://www.ynu.ac.jp/
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, Internationales Büro

Sophia University, Tokyo

Semester periods: approx. October to March and/or April to July
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Target group: BA students from all faculties, preferably students who wish to study at the Faculty of Foreign Studies at Sophia University. MA students can also apply but will only have access to BA courses.
Special Feature: The exchange agreement "German-Japanese Exchange Programme" (GJP) exists between the University of Erfurt and the Department of German Studies (Faculty of Foreign Studies) at Sophia University at faculty level. However, students are allowed to study at other faculties as long as they attend at least one course at the Department of German Studies.
Language requirements:
If applying for English language programme:
- Proof of at least one semester of Japanese lessons at the time of application or equivalent Japanese language skills
- TOEFL or IELTS (score see website of the respective programme)
If applying for a Japanese-language programme:
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N1
- TOEFL if applicable (score see website of the respective programme)
Other: GPA of 3.0 oder better, equivalent to an erfurt grade average of 2.0 or better, see https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/exchangeprograms/application_info/qualification.html
Website: http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office

Gifu University, Gifu

Semester periods: approx. October to March and/or April to July
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Target group: BA-/MA-students of all faculties
Language requirements: Level 2 Japanese Language Proficiency Test or equivalent knowledge (Level B2 of CEFR)
Website: http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office

Korea

Yonsei University, Seoul

Semester periods: approx. August to December and/or February to June
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Target group: BA students from all faculties. In order to attend Master's courses, at least one Master's semester must have been completed and graded at the time of application. This means that Master's students in their first semester can apply, but will be enrolled in the Bachelor's programme at Yonsei University and may only attend Bachelor's courses.
Language requirements: TOEFL (Minimum Score 79) or IELTS (Minimum Score 6.0) - Please double-check on the Yonsei University Website. Basic knowledge of the Korean language is an advantage.
Other: GPA of 2.5 oder better, equivalent to an Erfurt grade average of 2.3 or better
Website: http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office

Chungnam National University, Daejeon

Semesterperiods: approx. August to December and/or February to June
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Target group: BA-/MA-students of all faculties
Language requirements: English Level B2 of CEFR, otherwise TOEFL
Basic knowledge of the Korean language is an advantage.
Other: Possibility to apply for the Global Scholarship Programme (GPS, accommodation scholarship worth approx. 800 $, but there are costs for the language course); the ten-week intensive language course is subject to a fee. Please inform yourself about the options on the CNU website.
Website: http://plus.cnu.ac.kr/html/en/
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office

China

Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

Semester periods: approx. September to January or January to June
Duration: 1 semester
Target group: BA-students of all faculties, preferably Social Sciences / International Relations (no Master programmes possible!)
Language requirements: English level B2 des CEFR, otherwise TOEFL
Basic knowledge of the Chinese language is an advantage. The Konfuzius-Institute offers free chinese language courses on different levels: www.ki-erfurt.de
Website: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office

Taiwan

National Chengchi University, Taipei

Semester periods: approx. September to January and/or January to June
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Target group: BA-/MA-students of all faculties
Language requirements:
For English-taught programmes: English level B2 of CEFR, otherwise TOEFL (Basic knowledge of the Chinese language is an advantage!)
For Chinese-taught programmes: very good knowledge of the Chinese language; the Konfuzius-Institute offers free Chinese language courses on different levels: www.ki-erfurt.de
Website: http://www.nccu.edu.tw
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office

India

Kannur University, Kerala

Semester periods: approx. July to December or January to May
Duration: 1 semester
Target group: Priority is given to advanced Bachelor's or Master's students who study German, Linguistics or Literature, German as a second language. If there are no applications from this target group, other students may also be considered
Language requirements: English (the necessary level is determined by the host university)
Website: https://www.kannuruniversity.ac.in/en/
Other: The Erfurt students are expected to teach four German lessons each week to the students of the Kannur University
Information and Counselling: Prof. Dr. Susanne Rau (Department of History)

Kristu Jayanti College

Semester periods: approx. July to December or January to May
Duration: 1 semester
Target group: BA- and MA-students of all faculties
Language requirements: English level B2
Website: https://kristujayanti.edu.in/home/
Information and Counselling: Manuela Linde (International Office), Prof. Dr. Myriam Wijlens (Faculty of Catholic Theology)

Malaysia

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Study abroad period: one term (term begins in Sep/Oct or in March)
Target group: MPP students
Language requirements: English
Other requirements: Exchange semester can only take place after finishing the first semester
Website: https://inpuma.um.edu.my/
Information and advice: publicpolicy@uni-erfurt.de

Israel

Due to the current situation, there are no exchange opportunities in Israel at the moment.

Exchange places at universities in Africa

The number of available exchange places is renegotiated every year and depends on the number of incoming students coming to Erfurt University from abroad. If not indicated otherwise, one to two places are available per exchange programme.