International Exchange Programs
A stay abroad offers the ideal opportunity to gain international study experience, improve language skills and broaden your horizons; see also in the FAQ. An overview of all university-wide exchange and funding programmes can be found on the central information page of the University of Freiburg. The most important programmes are also briefly presented further down this page.
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The European exchange programme ERASMUS+ is organised directly by the departments. Applications are therefore not submitted centrally via the university, but directly to the Institute of Mathematics.
More information can be found here.
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The Institute of Mathematics has exchange agreements with several European universities as part of the ERASMUS+ programme. Currently, these are as follows (as of 16 February 2023):
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If you are interested, please send an application by email to erasmus@math.uni-freiburg.de.
The application should include the following information:
Please apply early, ideally by the end of February (for the following winter semester) or by the end of July (for the following summer semester).
A selection will be made from among the applications received on time. If applicants are equally suitable, preference will be given to applications received earlier.
Applications received after the deadline can only be considered if there are still places available. From April or September onwards, it is usually difficult to meet the application deadlines of the partner universities.
Once your application has been accepted, you will receive all the necessary documents from the Erasmus Office. These include the Learning Agreement, which specifies the courses you plan to take during your semester abroad. According to Erasmus guidelines, courses must comprise 20-30 ECTS credits. You should also receive a message from the desired partner university regarding enrollment there.
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The Learning Agreement specifies which courses you would like to take at the partner university and how these courses will be recognised by the home university. It is strongly recommended that you discuss the planned courses in advance with the international coordinator and the chair of the examination board. After your return and successful completion of the courses, recognition will be granted by the Examination Office. To do this, submit the application for recognition (see Downloads), the signed Learning Agreement and the relevant transcripts of records.
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Eucor - The European Campus is a network of five universities in the Upper Rhine region. In addition to the University of Freiburg, it includes
Students from these universities can attend courses at one of the partner universities without paying additional tuition fees. Students have the opportunity to supplement their studies with individual courses at a partner university or to study at one of the partner universities for a limited period of time.
Further information can be found on the Eucor information pages of the University of Freiburg.
The Course Catalogue of the Institute of Mathematics contains links to the mathematics courses of the partner universities.
Contact persons for Eucor at the Institute of Mathematics are the International Coordinator and Markus Junker.
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EPICUR is a network of European universities that offers students the opportunity to take part in digital, hybrid or on-site courses, programmes and short stays at partner universities - often during their studies and in English.
Students at the University of Freiburg can complete interdisciplinary online courses, summer schools, short programmes or (research) internships via EPICUR.
Further information and current offers can be found on the EPICUR page of the University of Freiburg.
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If you would like to spend a semester abroad outside of the ERASMUS programme, you basically have two options:
The following options are available for financial support for this type of study abroad programme:
You can find more information on funding opportunities at the Service Center Studium.
IMPORTANT: Find out in good time if you want to complete part of your studies outside Europe. Places are usually only allocated once a year, so it is worth gathering initial information 1.5 years before your planned stay.
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An internship abroad offers the opportunity to gain international work experience, improve your language skills and apply your specialist knowledge in a new environment. It can be completed during the degree programme or in the transition period after graduation.
You can also receive financial support for an internship, for example via ERASMUS+, the DAAD-PROMOS programme of the University of Freiburg (outside the ERASMUS+ area) or directly via a scholarship from the DAAD.
Further information on internships abroad can be found here. The EPICUR network can also be helpful in arranging short stays and internships.
An internship can be completed as part of the M.Sc. Math in Data programme. You can also complete this abroad. You can find more information on planning and recognition on the degree programme website.
Bachelor students have the opportunity to complete a voluntary internship as part of the module "Internship plus" at the Centre for Key Qualifications (ZfS). This can be recognised as a pass/fail assessment (Studienleistung) in the interdisciplinary BOK area. The internship is self-organised; registration for the module takes place in advance via the ZfS.
Students of M.Ed. Mathematics can gain teaching experience abroad as an intern or assistant. Under certain conditions, this stay can be recognised as part of the school internship semester. Further information can be found on the website of FACE.
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If you are coming to the Institute of Mathematics for a stay abroad, the most important contact persons are briefly summarised here.
Markus Junker is at your disposal for all questions concerning the creation of your individual study programme, the use of HISinOne (the online system for course registration and timetabling) and the general course of studies at the Institute. He can help you select suitable courses and support you with organisational questions during your stay.
The Examination Office of the Institute of Mathematics is responsible for exam registrations and the issuing of certificates. Contact details and current information can be found here.
The Fachschaft Mathematik is the student representation of the Mathematics Institute. Here you can exchange ideas with other students, get tips on course selection and everyday study life and make contacts. The student representatives are located in room 011 of the Department of Mathematics. Further information and current events can be found on the website of the student representatives.
The International Office of the University of Freiburg provides centralised information and assistance for exchange students, in particular a comprehensive overview of offers for international students with Welcome Day.