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Study Abroad

Heidelberg University offers its students excellent worldwide exchange opportunities and the best study conditions for incoming exchange students. On this page you will find information specifically designed for SAI students and our incoming exchange students. General information on study exchange, for both outgoing and incoming students, can be found on the central university website.

Exchange opportunities for SAI students

Europe


ERASMUS

ERASMUS, the European Union's mobility program, allows students to spend an exchange semester or year at another university within the EU, an EU candidate country, Switzerland, Norway or Turkey.
Every institute in Heidelberg has its own partner universities in Europe, and there are also exchange places available centrally through the ERASMUS+ program. In total, there are more than 700 exchange opportunities with almost 6000 study places. All students at Heidelberg University can apply for Erasmus study places at the individual institutes. Usually, the institute's own students are given preference in the selection process. However, if an institute has open places, students from other institutes can also apply. If you are planning an exchange semester at a university with which the SAI does not have an agreement, please have a look at the complete list of available exchange places and contact the respective institute in Heidelberg that offers an exchange to your favorite university.

ERASMUS: SAI's partner universities and how to apply

Next application deadline for outgoing students: March 1, 2024

SAI's partner universities
Austria: University of Vienna [1 semester / Master level]
France: University of Languages and Civilizations (INALCO, Paris) [1 semester / Bachelor-Master-PhD level]
Italy: University of Florence [1 or 2 semester / Bachelor-Master-PhD level]
Lithuania: Vilnius University [1 or 2 semester / Bachelor-Master level]
Norway: University of Oslo [1 or 2 semester / Bachelor-Master-PhD level]
The Netherlands: Leiden University [1 or 2 semester / Bachelor-Master-PhD level]
Poland: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun [1 or 2 semester / Bachelor-Master-PhD level]

How to apply:
The SAI has several exciting ERASMUS collaborations with institutes in Europe. All Heidelberg University students can apply for these. However, SAI students are given preference in the selection process.
Students with children and students with disabilities (GdB > 50) have the opportunity to apply for additional financial support for further costs incurred as part of the ERASMUS program. For further information, please contact Ms. Braye in the International Relations Department in good time before your stay abroad.
Applicants from other institutions in Heidelberg require a confirmation from their course coordinator that the coursework completed at the partner university can be recognized in Heidelberg as well as confirmation of supervision from the relevant department of the partner university.

The following documents must be submitted for an application:
  • Student Application Form
  • Curriculum vitae (tabular with photo)
  • Letter of motivation
  • High school diploma
  • Current academic transcript (only for non-SAI students)
  • List of language skills with proof
  • List of courses you wish to attend at the host university
Combine all documents into one PDF file and send it to: suedasienstudien@sai.uni-heidelberg.de

Selection criteria
  • SAI students are given preference
  • academic performance
  • language skills
  • Motivation (incl. letter of motivation, presentation of application documents)
  • Complete application documents

Bilateral exchange programs

In addition to ERASMUS, Heidelberg University also facilitates the mobility of its students within the framework of several bilateral exchange programs.

4EU+ European University Alliance

he 4EU+ European University Alliance is an alliance of Charles University (Prague), Heidelberg University, Sorbonne University (Paris), Warsaw University, Copenhagen University, and Milan University. Within the framework of the European University Alliance 4EU+, Heidelberg students of all disciplines have the opportunity to apply for a semester/academic year, combined with an Erasmus+ scholarship, at one of the participating universities. SAI students apply for it directly at SAI's ERASMUS office.


Asia

Information on exchange programmes with universities in Asia.

Americas

Information on exchange programmes with universities in North and South America.

Australia and New Zealand

Information on exchange programs with universities in Australia and New Zealand.

Incoming students

ERASMUS

Please apply through the International Office or the relevant Department of your university and send a copy to us and Heidelberg's International Office. Required forms: (1) Erasmus Student Application Form, (2) ECTS Learning Agreement, and (3) ECTS Transcript of Records

It is possible to take part in a supplementary German language course.

You are accepted in the ERASMUS program and are coming to Heidelberg? Then you can get more information here.

Other exchange programs

Please inform us well in advance of the start of the semester so that we can discuss your stay with you and arrange a study plan that suits you best.

Recognition of studies undertaken abroad

You can study abroad for one semester in all degree programs at SAI. Contact the registrar in good time before the exchange semester to find out about the possibility of transferring credits for courses or modules taken and how the credit points and grades are converted.
  • SAI-specific guidelines for the recognition of studies undertaken abroad    in German   |   in English