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.

The following applies to all exchange programmes:

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 Program with English and/or Japanese as the language of instruction
  • Semester period: approx. October to June
  • Duration: one academic year
  • Target group: BA students from all faculties, in particular Economics major (please check the program content / course list)
  • Language requirements: Proof of at least one semester of Japanese lessons at the time of application or equivalent Japanese language skills
    If studying in English: TOEFL (score 80 or higher), IELTS (score 6.0 or higher) or B2 level exam of the University of Erfurt
    If studying in Japanese: JLPT N2 or higher (JLPT exam required).
  • Website: https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/index.html
  • 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: https://www.yonsei.ac.kr/en_sc/
  • 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

Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an

Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an

  • Duration: September to January and/or January to June
  • Target group: BA/MA students of all faculties who particularly want to improve their Chinese language skills
  • Language requirement: Basic knowledge of the Chinese language to attend language courses; the Confucius Institute Erfurt offers Chinese language courses at various levels: www.ki-erfurt.de
  • If you plan to attend specialist lectures, you will need a very good knowledge of Chinese as the language of instruction is Chinese.
  • Website: http://www.snnu.edu.cn
  • Information and Advice: 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.

Kazakhstan

Deutsch-Kasachische Universität, Almaty (in preparation)

  • Semester periods: September to January and/or February bis June
  • Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
  • Target group: BA/MA students especially from the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences
  • Language requirement: Russian B1
  • Website: https://dku.kz/de
  • Information and counselling: Manuela Linde, International Office
  • Miscellaneous: Applications are already accepted, but subject to the conclusion of the cooperation agreement planned for 12/2024. 

 

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.

The following applies to all exchange programmes:

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.

South Africa

Stellenbosch University

  • Semester periods:
    First semester: mid February to the end of June
    Second semester: mid July to mid December
  • Scholarship: Waiver of tuition and enrolment fees (small fees may apply, e.g. for use of university facilities)
  • Target group: MA students of Global Communication only
  • Language requirement: TOEFL
  • Website: https://www.sun.ac.za/english
  • Information and advice: Dr Anne Grüne (Department of Communication Studies)

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