The worldwide program means the following:

• The exchange takes place across disciplines through a bilateral agreement at a partner university. The following options are available to you:
  • Student exchange: You study at a partner university without having to pay tuition.
  • ISEP Exchange: You pay a one-off fee that covers tuition, accommodation and meals. You can apply at over 300 universities within the ISEP program. Download: ISEP Fees
  • Study Abroad Program: You receive a discount on tuition fees. For more information, contact outgoing(at)ku.de
• Due to the agreement you do not pay any tuition at the partner university (except for ISEP and Study Abroad agreements). However, other fees may apply.
• You are still enrolled at KU during the semester abroad and must also pay the semester fee at KU.
• Your achievements from abroad can be credited via a learning agreement. More information can be found under "Academic Recognition".

An overview of our partner universities is available here. Please scroll down and enter your data in the input mask. In this way, you will find the universities that are suitable for you and your course of study.

If you have any further questions regarding partner universities, please contact Ms. Stephany Koujou at outgoing(at)ku.de.

If you are interested in ISEP within the worldwide program, please see the following page for an overview of ISEP universities: ISEP Study Abroad. There, select: "Start a search" and follow ISEP's instructions. Be sure to follow ISEP's "Chances of Placement" rules. For further questions about the ISEP program, please contact Ms. Stephany Koujou via outgoing(at)ku.de.

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.

Find authentic insights and practical advice from other students who have already spent some time abroad. The testimonials are available through our e-learning platform. (Only available in German)

You have to be enrolled at KU, in order to access the link.

Financial support is not guaranteed in the “worldwide” program. Therefore, please consider the following questions early on:

• How high are the costs of the stay in the host country?
• What kind of funding is available?
• How high are the chances for obtaining a scholarship?
• Are there any other additional funding possibilities?

An overview of possible scholarships is available here.

Please refer to our page on "Academic recognition".

Please note the following:

• The information sessions will take place via Zoom.
• Always register with your first and last name. Participants who register using only a first name, alias, or phone number will not be accepted.
• The information sessions start on time (s.t.).
• Access is only possible until 15 minutes after the start of the event.

Infoveranstaltung: Auslandsstudium für MA-Studierende (auf Deutsch)
Montag, 23. Oktober 2023 um 19 Uhr pünktlich

Meeting-ID: 683 9695 4132
Kenncode: 651611

Diese Infoveranstaltung informiert über die verschiedenen Programme zum Auslandsstudium. Sie erhalten alle Infos zu den Voraussetzungen, Sprachvoraussetzungen, Zeitplan, usw.

Info event: Study Abroad for MA Students
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 at 7 pm sharp

Meeting-ID: 680 1786 8709
Kenncode: 416780

This info session is about the different study abroad programs. You will get all the info about the prerequisites, language requirements, schedule, etc.

Infoveranstaltung: Erste Schritte ins Auslandsstudium (für BA-Studierende) (in German)
Montag, 4. Dezember 2023 um 19 Uhr CET pünktlich

Meeting-ID: 689 9187 9458
Kenncode: 661384

Diese Infoveranstaltung ist für alle BA-Studierenden im ersten Semester. Wir geben erste Informationen über die Möglichkeiten und die Partneruniversitäten.

Infoveranstaltung: Weltweit Bewerbungsverfahren (auf Deutsch)
Mittwoch, 25. Oktober 2023 um 19 Uhr CET pünktlich

Meeting-ID: 675 2707 7284
Kenncode: 660469

Diese Infoveranstaltung richtet sich an alle Studierenden, die sich im Wintersemester 23/24 für ein Auslandsstudium in Winter 24/25 oder Sommer 25 über das weltweite Programm bewerben. Sie erhalten alle Infos zum Ablauf der Bewerbung an der KU:

• Anmeldung im Portal
• Notwendige Dokumente
• Fristen

Info event: Worldwide - Application procedure (in English)
Thursday, 26 October 2023 at 7 pm CET sharp

Meeting-ID: 678 5510 2590
Kenncode: 578208

This info session is for all students applying to study abroad in Winter 23/24 or Summer 25 via the worldwide program. You will receive all information about the application process at KU:

• Registration in the portal
• Necessary documents
• Deadlines

The “worldwide” program has the following formal requirements:

• You are enrolled at KU.
• You have all the necessary documents and proofs. More info: Section: Documents for the application
• You register in the portal and upload all application documents within the application deadline. Applications received after the deadline and applications that are not complete by the deadline will be excluded from the process.
• At the time of application, your average grade is 2.3 or better.
  • Bachelor students can apply from the 3rd semester onwards. The grade shown on the Transcript of Records at the time of application counts. Bachelor students in the third semester must have achieved at least 50 ECTS in their studies by then. Otherwise an application is not possible. Bachelor students in a higher semester must be able to prove an average of 25 ECTS per semester.
  • Master students can apply from the 1st semester. The grade of your Bachelor degree always counts; also for Master students in a higher semester.
  • Note on grade conversion:  Grades from abroad are converted according to the Bavarian formula without exception. For more information, visit the Examinations Office website (information only avaliable in German).

• You have the necessary language skills. More information unter "Language Requirements".
• You need an academic letter of recommendation issued by a KU lecturer. Master’s students can hand in a letter of recommendation issued by a lecturer from the university where they have completed their Bachelor’s degree for their application.
• Optional: Proof of involvement in AK International or ESN.

Students must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency for the teaching language. At the point in time of application, the proof of language proficiency must be no older than two years. Providing proof through your Abitur certificate is not possible for the “worldwide” program.

Proof of language proficiency: English

As a rule, you will require a proof of your English language proficiency in order to be able to apply for a study place in the WORLDWIDE program: TOEFL iBT or Academic IELTS. No other proof of English language proficiency is accepted in the worldwide program.

1. TOEFL iBT

• At least 105 points for Boston College, St. Edward's University, Sogang University, Sophia University and Australian Catholic University. Please note: These partner universities do not accept the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition.
• At least 95 points for all other universities in our worldwide-programe

Remarks:

• More information on the TOEFL iBT test is available here: TOEFL iBT
• Please note: The TOEFL iBT® Home Edition is not accepted by all partner universities. We therefore recommend that you always take the TOEFL iBT at a test center.
• ISEP: Irrespective of the information given on the ISEP website, you will always require the TOEFL iBT test for the selection procedure at the KU.
• If you complete a TOEFL iBT test, you can have the result sent directly to the KU: Code C453
• Generally, the KU Language Center also offers a TOEFL iBT preparation course in the summer semester.

2. Academic IELTS

• Academic IELTS with at least 7.5 Total Score for Boston College, St. Edward's University, Sogang University, Sophia University and Australian Catholic University. Please note: These partner universities do not accept the Academic IELTS Online.
• Academic IELTS with at least 7 Total Score for all other universities in our worldwide-program.
• Please note: The Academic IELTS Online is not accepted by all partner universities. We therefore recommend that you always take the TOEFL iBT at a test center.
• More information about academic IELTS: ielts.org

Proof of language proficiency: Spanish / Portuguese

Students of the Bachelor’s degree program in Latin American Studies

For students of the BA Latin American Studies, proof of language proficiency is fulfilled through the course of study. Please upload the document "Language Proficiency Report" together with an extract of your Transcript of Records showing that you have successfully taken the course "Vocabulary and Grammar I" as a PDF document in the Mobility Online portal within the application deadlines.

Students of other degree programs

Students who would like to take a semester abroad in Latin America that is taught in Spanish or Portuguese should be able to provide proof of at least B2 language proficiency.

The selection and distribution of study places is carried out by the International Office. The following criteria will be taken into account:

• The application must be formally in order.
• At the time of application, your average grade is 2.3 or better.
  • Bachelor students can apply from the 3rd semester onwards. The grade shown on the Transcript of Records at the time of application counts. Bachelor students in the third semester must have achieved at least 50 ECTS in their studies by then. Otherwise an application is not possible. Bachelor students in a higher semester must be able to prove an average of 25 ECTS per semester.
  • Master students can apply from the 1st semester. The grade of your Bachelor degree always counts; also for Master students in a higher semester.
  • Note on grade conversion:  Grades from abroad are converted according to the Bavarian formula without exception. For more information, visit the Examinations Office website (information only avaliable in German).
• You have the necessary language skills. More information unter "Language Requirements".
• You need an academic letter of recommendation issued by a KU lecturer. Master’s students can hand in a letter of recommendation issued by a lecturer from the university where they have completed their Bachelor’s degree for their application.
• Optional: Proof of involvement in AK International or ESN.
• Result of selection interview.

The application deadline for the worldwide program in winter semester 24/25 for a study visit in winter semester 25/26 or summer semester 26:

October 28, 2024 to November 18, 2024 (exclusion deadline).

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 "General Information / Information events" (at the top of this page).

In the following, please find an overview of the documents that need to be submitted for an application for the “Worldwide” program. All mentioned forms must be filled in electronically. Any handwritten application documents will NOT be accepted. In this case, the application is deemed incomplete.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please hand in the application documents in the language in which you would like to study:

• USA, Canada, Australia, Asia, Africa: English
• Latin America: Spanish, Portuguese, English – depending on the study program

You require the following documents for a complete application:

• Passport photo
• Proof of language proficiency as required in the call for applications - further information is available on this website in the section “Language requirements”.
• Copy of your passport that must be valid beyond the planned stay abroad. If you do not have a valid passport, please submit a confirmation issued by your residents’ registration office stating that you have applied for a new passport. A copy of your ID card is not sufficient.
• Transcript of Records:
  • You will require an official English-language Transcript of Records that is certified by the Examinations Office.
  • Students of the German and French Political Science program (DFS): Please submit your official “Relevés de Notes”. The document "non certifié" is not valid!
  • Master’s students: Please submit an English Transcript of Records of your Bachelor’s degree program as well as your Bachelor certificate.
• Letter of motivation written in the language in which you would like to study (see above)
• Signed liability disclaimer
• Résumé in table form written in the language in which you would like to study (see above)
• Course Request List (worldwide - ISEP): ​​The Course Request List is a preliminary list of courses to help you get an overview of the courses offered by the partner university.​ For this purpose,​ please use only the information currently available on the partner university's website.​ It is important that you do not contact the partner university directly regarding this matter,​ as this may lead to exclusion from the application process.​

  ⚠ Please note that there must be a separate Course Request List for each university to which you are applying.​

• If applicable: ISEP Host Site Request List
• Certificate of enrollment at KU
• If applicable: Proof of volunteer work at KU with the AK International or ESN, dating back no more than two years.
• Short academic letter of recommendation: The letter of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Office by November 15, 2024: International Office, c/o Stephany Koujou, Ostenstraße 26, 85072 Eichstätt, Germany or via mail to outgoing@ku.de - Template: worldwide - ISEP

Application process step-by-step

1. Completion and submission of the online application within the application deadline via the following link „First-time access for ONLINE APPLICATION“. The application deadline for the worldwide program in winter semester 24/25 for a stay in winter semester 25/26 or summer semester 26 is from October 28, 2024 to November 18, 2024 (exclusion deadline).
2. Upload and submit further required application documents using the link that you have received by e-mail or the link „ACCESS Mobility Online“
3. Selection of applicants and approval/rejection

Please note:

• If you register for the first time, please use the link “First-time access for online application”.
• Once you have successfully submitted your application, please use the link "Access Mobility Online".
• You can check the status of your application in the “Workflow” (WF) at any time. Other documents that still need to be submitted or next steps are also listed in the Workflow. Of course, you cannot activate the checkbox “Application documents complete” yourself. This is done by the International Office after your documents have been reviewed.

If you want to update your application documents or need to take additional steps in your Workflow, please only use the link "ACCESS MOBILITY ONLINE" 

Technical notes:

• When you enter the user ID, Mobility Online distinguishes between upper and lower case!
• In case you forget your password, you must change it at the KU web service!
• Authentication is always effected with the KU user ID (for example ggs1234 and the corresponding password).

Contact persons

In case of technical questions re. online application:

• Thomas Grubauer: international2@ku.de

In case of questions re. available programs for the Eichstätt campus:

• Stephany Koujou (all programs): outgoing@ku.de

In case of questions re. available programs for the Ingolstadt campus:

• Armelle Langenwald (Erasmus+ and own faculty programs): outgoing@ku.de
• Stephany Koujou (UNIVERSITY-WIDE): outgoing@ku.de

• Registration and upload of all necessary documents: See "Documents for the application" and "Online application portal".
• Selection by the International Office: End of November - beginning of December.
• Acceptance or rejection: By mid-December, in any case before Christmas.
  • If accepted, follow the next steps in the application process. If you receive an acceptance for the worldwide program and do not accept this study place, you may no longer apply for Erasmus+ and/or the faculty-owned programs.
  • In case of a rejection for the worldwide program by the International Office, you can still apply for Erasmus+ and/or the faculty-owned programs.