Study abroad
Information on studying abroad
Late applications for remaining spots in the Erasmus program for the 2027 summer semester
Dear Students,
Applications for remaining spots in the Erasmus exchange program are now being accepted. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please note the following: Only spots for the summer semester of 2027 are available. The application deadline is June 5, 2026. You may apply to up to three different locations, which increases your chances. Please also review the attached overview of our partner universities; this indicates whether a location is available for both BA and MA students or only for BA students. You will also find information there regarding the required language proficiency. Generally, the language of instruction is English (B2); however, for France, knowledge of French is required or strongly recommended (B2 for the Bachelor’s and C1 for the Master’s). After an exchange placement has been assigned, we will open a late application process via the Mobility Online platform to coordinate Erasmus funding with the International Office.
Steps for your application:
- Please send your complete application via email to Dr. Dennis Redeker & Dr. Philip Sinner to zerasmus@uni-bremen.de
- The application window closes on June 5, 2026
- Your application must include a letter of motivation, a resume, proof of language proficiency (e.g., high school diploma), a valid certificate of enrollment, and your current Transcript of Records (Pabo transcript).
- Please combine all documents into a SINGLE PDF file.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at zerasmus@uni-bremen.de. Exchange spots are still available at the following universities (the number is indicated in parentheses):
- University of Padua, Italy (1), BA & MA
- University of Salerno, Italy (3), BA & MA
- Södertörn University, Sweden (1),
- University of Stockholm, Sweden (2), BA & MA
- Bordeaux Montaigne University, France (1), BA & MA
- University of Lille, France (3), BA & MA
- University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, France (2), BA & MA
- University of Paris 8 de Créations Saint Denis, France (3), BA & MA
- Free University of Brussels, Belgium (2), BA & MA
- University of Hasselt, Belgium (4), BA
- KU Leuven, Belgium (2), BA & MA
- University of Groningen, The Netherlands (2), BA
- Charles University Prague, Czech Republic (2), BA & MA
- Aarhus University, Denmark (1), BA & MA
- University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2), BA & MA
- University of Lugano, Switzerland (2), BA & MA
- Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (2), BA & MA
- Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey (4), BA
- University of Klagenfurt, Austria (1), BA & MA
- Loughborough University, United Kingdom (1), BA & MA
Study abroad
As part of the international orientation of our degree programs, it is explicitly desired that students enhance their academic profile through experiences abroad and by harnessing language skills. As a student of the B. A. Communication and Media Studies and the M. A. programmes, you have the opportunity to study as an exchange student at a university abroad. Doing so as part of the ERASMUS program is perhaps the easiest option. Exchanges to non-European universities are also possible, but generally require a greater effort and financial commitment.
To help you plan your stay at a university abroad as smoothly as possible, please read the following information carefully and pay attention to each point.
The next regular application deadline for the 2027–2028 academic year is February 15, 2027.
Early planning
In order to make your study abroad a success, do your own research and choose your host university (and country) according to your individual needs and preferences. Once you have an idea of where you want to go, we invite you to seek the advice of the International Office and ZeMKI’s team for internationalization (see list below):
- UB’s International Office advises you on all organizational questions regarding your stay abroad (application procedure, financing, language certificates, etc.).
- ZeMKI’s team for internationalization will inform you about the institute’s existing agreements with universities abroad and about all subject-specific questions such as curricular planning (e.g., learning agreement), recognition and follow-up of stays abroad.
The most important prerequisite for a successful stay abroad is careful preparation, which depends largely on your own initiative. You should not underestimate the preparation time and should start early, i.e., in the case of a master’s program, right in the first semester.
Options for a stay abroad
You have three main options:
- Under the ERASMUS program, our B. A. and M. A. programmes are linked with several universities in Europe through cooperation agreements. A list of all agreements can be found in our brochure for ERASMUS stays. An application to these universities is easier than an individual application to a university abroad and the application procedure is clearly regulated. In addition, tuition fees are waived and you receive a small mobility award.
- There are also ERASMUS exchange agreements between UB’s other institutes and departments and universities abroad. It should be noted that, although other institutes and departments’ agreements can be used in principle, students of the respective program always have priority. The international officers of the respective institutes (e.g. Institut für Ethnologie und Kulturwissenschaft) can give you information on this.
- Beyond ERASMUS (and Europe), you can apply to partner universities of the University of Bremen. Please contact the International Office for information on funding opportunities and study places in the country of your choice. Information on cooperation partners of the University of Bremen can be found on this overview page of the International Office. Here, too, it is necessary to consult with the International Officer at ZeMKI with regard to the recognition of academic achievements.
Further information can be found here:
International Office – Studying Abroad
ZeMKI brochure for ERASMUS stays (pdf)
Contact
You can reach the entire team by email at zerasmus@uni-bremen.de and will receive a response as soon as possible.
You can reach the team personally using the following contact details:
Dr. Philip Sinner (ERASMUS+ Outgoings)
Linzer Straße 4 (LINZ4), Raum 4.0250
Phone: +49 (0) 421 218 67638
E-Mail: philip.sinner@uni-bremen.de
Nicki Samar (ERASMUS+ Incomings)
Linzer Straße 4 (LINZ4)
Telefon: +49 (0) 421 218 67 671
E-Mail: samarn@uni-bremen.de
Dr. Dennis Redeker (ERASMUS+ Outgoing Students & Advice on Non-European Countries Incoming/Outgoing Students)
Linzer Str. 4, Raum 41.290
Phone: +49 (0) 421 218 67637
E-Mail: redeker@uni-bremen.de
Prof. Dr. Christian Katzenbach (Head of International Affairs/Erasmus)
Linzer Straße 6 (LINZ6) 60120
Telefon: +49 (0) 421 218 676 29
E-Mail: katzenbach@uni-bremen.de