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 in the faculty program, 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.
Financial support is not guaranteed in the faculty programs. Therefore, please consider the following questions early on:
For an overview of possible scholarship programs, read our page “Finance & Funding”.
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.
Own faculty programs have the following formal requirements:
You need a proof of English language skills on level at least B2.
Attention: Some universities also require proof of TOEFL or English proficiency at C1 level.
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: