The most important information at a glance:
Click here for the world map of study locations for students: Partner universities for students
If you have any further questions regarding partner universities, please contact:
Attention: It is not allowed to contact the partner universities before you have received a study place! Contacting them before will lead to exclusion from the application process.
At the KU, there are different procedures for recognition of study achievements obtained abroad depending on the respective study abroad program. Please note the respective information that is relevant for you: Academic Recognition.
Studying abroad brings up many questions, especially for first-year students and students who have no previous experience abroad. On our page “FAQ”, we answer the most frequently asked questions.
To receive Erasmus+ funding, you must meet the following conditions:
Erasmus funding is calculated as follows:
Therefore, please consider the following questions early on:
For an overview of possible scholarship programs, please click here.
Please note that Erasmus+ funding is intended as a financial supplement, not a full scholarship, and it does not cover all expenses.
In the context of the Erasmus+ program, you receive funding from the EU. The amount of funding depends on the duration of the mobility and the rates of the respective country group.
Please note: Depending on the budget commitment by the EU, it is possible that the funding will be calculated as a lump sum. A firm decision on this will not be made until summer 2024:
Erasmus+ country group 1 - EUR 600.00 per month / daily rate EUR 20.00:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
Erasmus+ country group 2 - EUR 540.00 per month / daily rate EUR 18.00:
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.
The KU has the following study places in the UK and Ireland:
These study places are only for students of English Studies.
Even though the UK is no longer part of the Erasmus+ area, students of English Studies can be funded for a stay of three months for the academic year 26/27 using the remaining funds from the 25/26 budget:
EUR 600.00 monthly / daily rate EUR 20.00.
In addition to the Erasmus+ grant, students can apply for a "Top-up for participants with fewer opportunities". The top-up is 250,00 Euro per month. Caveat: Top-ups for participants with fewer opportunities are not combinable with each other. This means, if you fulfil more than one of the following criteria, you can only receive a maximum amount of 250,00 Euro per month.
Students, of whom no legal guardian has achieved an academic degree (FH or university), may apply for this top-up. A master craftsman’s diploma is NOT classified as an academic degree in this context. Academic degrees achieved by a legal guardian abroad which are not recognised as such in Germany (e.g. physiotherapy), are, however, classified as academic degree. In case of single parents, this regulation applies only to the parent the child lives with.
Proof: Declaration of Honour of legal guardians (single parents: of the parent). You can find the template in your workflow.
Students, who travel abroad with their child(ren) may apply for this top-up. The amount is independent of the number of children. With the application, you agree on submitting a proof that you are in charge of the child and that the child will be travelling with you. The additional funds may also be granted to pairs. However, a double funding of a child is not possible.
Note: Students with child(ren) may either apply for this top-up or for the compensation of the real costs. If applying for the latter, all real costs have to be proven with receipts. If you intend to apply for the compensation of the real costs, please contact the KU International Office before your mobility.
Proof: copy of birth certificate and travel tickets of your child.
Students with a degree of disability of 20 or more and students with a chronical disease which causes additional costs during their stay abroad, are entitled to apply for this top-up. When applying for this top-up, you have to upload a proof for your disability or chronical disease (e.g. medical confirmation or disability certificate).
Note: Students with a disability (degree of disability of 20 or more) or chronical disease may alternatively apply for the compensation of the real costs. In this case, all real costs need to be proven with receipts. If you would like to apply for the compensation of the real costs, please contact the KU International Office before the mobility.
Proof:
Starting in the academic year 2025/2026, all Erasmus+ students can receive funding for travel days and a travel grant as part of their mobility.
In addition to the travel days, you will receive a one-time travel grant, based on:
You can find the exact funding amounts in this document: Travel grant - distance
For the "Erasmus+" program there are the following formal requirements:
You need a proof of English language skills on level at least B2.
Attention:
Within the framework of ERASMUS study and ERASMUS+ internship, Bachelor students can obtain proof of language proficiency for level B2 based on their Abitur. This is possible for the languages English, French, Spanish and Italian, if all conditions are fulfilled and confirmed by the Abitur certificate:
If all these conditions are met, the Abitur certificate counts as proof of a language certificate for B2. However, it is important to note that the information on the Abitur certificate, especially if it indicates a language level of B2+/C1, is only indicative. These do not necessarily reflect the academic language level required for a C1 certificate.
Students who wish to prove their knowledge at C1 level must therefore take an official language test. Recommended tests for this are the TOEFL iBT or the Academic IELTS. These tests are internationally recognized and provide a precise and reliable assessment of your language skills at an academic level.
Master's students who wish to participate in Erasmus+ or the faculty programs can submit a language certificate for English if they have completed courses in English during their Bachelor's studies. Please contact your Bachelor's university to obtain the relevant certificate.
For Master's students who do not have a language certificate, the following options are available:
If you do not have a language certificate and cannot attend any of the English test dates offered by KU, you are responsible for obtaining a suitable language certificate on your own.
For the Erasmus+ program and faculty-specific exchange programs, the following official certificates are accepted, provided they demonstrate at least a B2 level:
If you hold another language certificate, please contact outgoing@ku.de to confirm whether it is valid for your application.
Note: The Duolingo English Test is not accepted as proof of language!
The selection and distribution of study places is carried out by the International Office. The following criteria will be taken into account:
The application deadline in winter semester 25/26 for a study visit in winter semester 26/27 or summer semester 27:
December 8, 2025 to January 15, 2026.
The application runs online via our application portal Mobility-Online. For more information, please click on the tab "Online application portal".
Please also note the info event on the application process. The information event will be held once in German and once in English. More information under "First Information / Information events" (at the top of this page).
You will need the following documents for a successful application:
Letter of motivation: Create this document in the language in which you will be studying abroad - In the letter of motivation you explain
why you are applying for this exchange program.
why you are interested in the university of your first choice.
how the exchange can contribute to your academic and professional development.
Please note:
Address the letter to the selection committee of the exchange program of your first choice (Erasmus+ or the faculty's own program).
Upload this document in PDF format.
Good luck with your application!
In case of technical questions re. online application:
In case of questions re. available programs for the Eichstätt campus:
In case of questions re. available programs for the Ingolstadt campus:
AFTER having been nominated by the KU, but BEFORE students start their Erasmus+ semester abroad:
IMMEDIATELY after arrival at the host university:
AFTER the start and BEFORE completion of the Erasmus+ semester abroad
AFTER completion of the Erasmus+ semester abroad
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.