Application deadlines and required documents

Application takes place in the MoveOn application portal. In addition to the application form, please submit the following:

• Letter of Motivation, 1-2 pages
• CV
• Your summary of achievement from FlexNow (Nr. 2)
• Certificate of Enrolment
• Proof of language skills
• High school diploma
• If applicable, your bachelor's degree with an overview of the courses you took
• Proof of community service, volunteer work, internships, part-time job, etc.
• Confirmation of the counselling interview with the Study Abroad Advisory Team

It should be explicitly noted that there is often an overlap in academic schedules, terms, and exam periods between partner universities and the University of Göttingen. As such, before applying to a programme, you should make sure to confirm whether the semester schedule at the host university is compatible with your academic schedule, especially given that attendance - also during exams - is mandatory. Also, before submitting your application, you should learn about the various study abroad opportunities. Information about semester schedules and offered courses can be found directly on the websites of the host universities. Submit an application only if the semester schedule and course offerings are compatible with your academic schedule. Submitting an application confirms that you have properly informed yourself about these issues.

• To assess the applicant, a written application is evaluated and if necessary, interviews are conducted.
• Candidates are evaluated on a point system between 0 to a maximum of 100 points. The scale ranges from 0 (minimum requirements are not satisfied) to 10 (requirements are fully met). The requirements are also weighted differently (see below). The requirements are applied uniformly across the various faculties of the University of Göttingen.
• Applications for university-wide programmes are also evaluated by the Faculty but the selection process is managed centrally by the International Office (Team Studium International).

Eligibility requirements:

• 1. Credits (weight- 3.5): courses currently being taken, or courses that were taken, high school grades, and earned credits thus far.
• 2. Motivation and relevance to current studies (weight- 3.5): motivation-level shown in the application, and whether the selected university is well-aligned with the student's degree and learning objectives. Also, any required stays abroad or previous study abroad experiences will be considered, as well as previous applications: if you were awarded and accepted a spot, but then cancelled it, it can be a disadvantage.
• 3. Language and preparation (weight- 2): Level of knowledge regarding the courses and language of the host country. In addition, knowledge-level of the country, and can the student serve as an ambassador?
• 4. Community involvement (weight- 1): Consideration of volunteer work such as serving on university committees, working with refugees, or assisting international students and more. (A copy of proof of participation should be included in the application).