Worldwide
Most important information at a glance:
- The “Worldwide” program is open to all KU students. Study placements are available at universities outside of Europe: in the USA, Canada, and Australia, as well as in Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
- There is no subject restriction. All KU students are eligible to apply. Please check for yourself whether the partner university offers courses that are suitable for your degree program.
- During your semester abroad, you will remain enrolled at KU and continue to pay the KU semester fee. At the host university, no tuition is charged. However, other fees may apply.
- It is possible to apply for financial funding.
- Your credits from abroad can be transferred via a learning agreement. More information is available under “Academic Recognition.”
Exchange Possibilities
Student Exchange
What does Student Exchange mean?
Student Exchange is a direct exchange program based on a bilateral agreement between KU and a partner university abroad. Selection is made through the International Office's worldwide program.
How much does a student exchange cost?
You do not pay tuition for your stay at a partner university. However, there are other fees (e.g., for insurance, registration, or campus services). You can find an overview on the universities' websites or in our Info Sheets.
How do I find a suitable university?
Please our interactive map for this purpose.
What is the difference between Student Exchange and ISEP Exchange?
- In the case of a direct exchange with a KU partner university, the International Office decides both on your admission and on the allocation of your study place.
- In the case of ISEP Exchange, the International Office checks whether you meet the participation requirements. However, the final allocation of places is made by ISEP itself.
ISEP Exchange
What is ISEP Exchange?
ISEP Exchange is part of KU’s worldwide program. Through the international network ISEP (International Student Exchange Program), you can study at one of more than 300 universities worldwide. Within ISEP Exchange, you apply to up to ten universities of your choice.
How much does ISEP Exchange cost?
You pay a single program fee that covers tuition, housing, and meals – regardless of your destination.
The advantage: ISEP Exchange is financially very predictable.
Download: Info sheet ISEP Costs
How can I find a suitable university?
- Go to ISEP Study Abroad – Start a Search
- Click on “Start a search.”
- Under Please select a university, enter the name of KU: Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.
- You will see a list of the possible universities.
- Refine your search using the following filters
- Academic level
- Region (optional)
- ISEP Exchange
- Pay attention to the Chances of Placement:
- University 1: „Most Competitive“ allowed
- University 2: „Limited“ allowed
- Universities 3 – 10: only universities with Chances of Placement “Fair” to “Excellent”
What is the difference between ISEP Exchange and a direct KU partner exchange??
- For ISEP Exchange, the International Office checks whether you meet the eligibility criteria. However, the final placement decision is made by ISEP.
- For a direct exchange with a KU partner university, the International Office decides both on your eligibility and on the allocation of the study place.
Teaching Assistant at the University of Notre Dame
Only for students of German Studies on Master's level
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will support German language instruction at the Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures and the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures.
- Tasks:
- Teaching beginner-level German courses, including preparation, grading, and office hours (approx. 10–13 hrs/week).
- Contributing to cultural and extracurricular activities (e.g., language tables, cultural events, Language & Culture Week).
- Project work with Notre Dame Global (approx. 2 hrs/week).
- Participation in professional development and mentoring.
- Coursework:
- Enrollment as a Non-Degree Master’s level student (7–8 credit hours per semester).
- Required: one Service-Learning course per semester, two graduate-level courses each semester (including “Methods in Second Language Teaching” in fall).
- Framework:
- Maximum 20 hours per week.
- Not considered employment.
- Extensive academic and personal support provided by the Department and the Center.
- Financial support
- In addition to a tuition waiver (the TA will not pay tuition or registration fees), Notre Dame will offer the following financial support:
- Coverage of US Health Insurance
- Coverage of visa application fees up to 300,00 USD
- Subisidy of round-trip flight from Germany to South Bend up to 2.000,00 USD
- Shared apartment in Fisher Graduate Apartments or other campus housing
- Meal plan for campus dining
- Additional monthly stipend of 500,00 USD
- In addition to a tuition waiver (the TA will not pay tuition or registration fees), Notre Dame will offer the following financial support:
- Formal requirements for application:
- Enrollment in German Studies at the KU on the Master's level (meaning completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent credits)
- Transcript of records (in English, minimum grade of 2.3)
- Letter of motivation (2 pages)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of TOEFL iBT min. 95 points
- Application process:
- Applications are submitted via the worldwide program. Please mind the deadlines!
- The KU International Office checks the formal requirements.
- The final selection is made by the University of Notre Dame
Partner universities
Partner within the worldwide program
Click here for a world map of study locations for students: Partner universities for students
ISEP Exchange
If you are interested in ISEP as part of the worldwide program, you can find an overview of ISEP universities on the following page: ISEP Study Abroad.
- Select “Start a search” and follow the instructions provided by ISEP.
- Please note the ISEP rules for “Chances of Placement.”
Please note: You must first successfully apply for the global program in order to participate in the ISEP Exchange.
If you have any further questions about the worldwide program or ISEP Exchange, please contact Ms. Stephany Koujou at outgoing@ku.de.
It is not permitted to contact the partner universities before you have been offered a place! Prior contact will result in exclusion from the application process.
Application
Formal requirements
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: 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.
Language requirements
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 wish to complete a semester abroad in Latin America in Spanish or Portuguese must provide proof of language proficiency at a minimum B2 level by means of a recognized certificate when applying. Accepted certificates are:
Spanish:
- DAAD language certificate
- DELE - Website with further information
- Five Star Bright Languages - website with further information
Portuguese:
- DAAD language certificate
- DIPLE - Website with further information
If you have a different certificate or have questions about the requirements, please contact Ms. Koujou via outgoing@ku.de.
Selection criteria
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. See: Formal Requirements.
- You have the necessary language skills. See: Language Requirements.
- 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).
- Participation in selection interview. The selection interview takes place on site at Campus Eichstätt.
- Optional: Proof of involvement in AK International or ESN.
Application Procedure
Application deadline
The application deadline for the worldwide program in winter semester 25/26 for a study visit in winter semester 26/27 or summer semester 27:
October 27 to November 15, 2025 (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).
Documents for application
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.
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Letter of motivation: Create this document in the language in which you will be studying abroad - In the letter of motivation you explain
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why you are applying for this exchange program.
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why you are interested in the university of your first choice.
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how the exchange can contribute to your academic and professional development.
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Please note:
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Address the letter to the selection committee of the exchange program.
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Upload this document in PDF format.
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- 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.
- Last, but not least: You need an academic reference. Please read more about this in the next section!
Academic Reference for the application
An academic reference is an official assessment by a faculty member that describes a student's academic performance and abilities. It serves as an important reference for the application to the worldwide program.
Students who wish to apply for the worldwide program should request an academic reference early. Ideally, the request should be made to a full-time lecturer at the KU by the end of the previous summer semester at the latest. In certain cases, e.g. Master students who have just started their studies at the KU, the reference may be written by a full-time faculty member of another university.
The review must be sent directly to the International Office by November 15 of the respective year.
Mailing options:
- Postal address: Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt - International Office - Stephany Koujou - Ostenstraße 26 - 85072 Eichstätt
- E-Mail: outgoing(at)ku.de - In this case, the e-mail should be sent from an official university e-mail address.
Online application portal
How to submit a successful application
Step 1: Registration in the application portal Mobility Online
- Start by registering via this link: Registration for application
- Fill out the registration form with your details and your preferred universities.
- Please note that the order of your preferred universities cannot be changed at a later date.
- The registration form must be completed all at once.
- You can download a guide here: Guide to registration
Step 2: Upload your documents
- Confirmation e-mail: Once you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You can then log in using the link contained in the email: Login for application
- View workflow: After logging in, you will find your personal workflow in which you can upload your documents step by step.
- You will find a list of the required documents in the section above on this page: Documents for the application
- Also pay attention to the yellow help texts in your workflow in Mobility Online, which provide you with further information and tips.
Please note the application deadlines!
- To ensure a smooth process, we recommend that you register as early as possible and upload your documents within the given deadlines.
- Please ensure that all steps are completed carefully and within the specified deadlines.
Good luck with your application!
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:
- Katja Ketterle: mobility-online@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 (worldwide program): outgoing@ku.de
Contact person for the worldwide program
After reading through the information on our website, do you still have unanswered questions about studying abroad or do you then need individual advice? We are here for you! To schedule an appointment, simply click on the business cards below. We look forward to supporting you in your study abroad adventure!
Stephany
Koujou
Outgoing Students Coordinator
Building
Domplatz 8
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Room: DP8-201 | Campus Eichstätt