Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who can advise me at my faculty?

• Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinators

How long is an Erasmus+ study visit?

• Bachelor, Master, PhD (enrolled students): 2-12 months per study period (please note mobility options in Gö Abroad )

What documents do I need to fill out?

• The application is made online via the mobility portal.
• You can find documents & checklists under programme documents.

Where can I find experience reports from other Erasmus+ participants?

• Gö abroad – The database for international mobility
• Tips for research in Gö abroad

Is it possible to do an exchange in a subject outside my own study subject?

• Since Erasmus+ is based on subject-specific agreements, exchanges in other subjects are not possible. Students in a 2-subject Bachelor programme should select an exchange opportunity in one of their two subjects.

Do I apply separately for the Erasmus+ financial support?

• No, the Erasmus+ application at the University of Göttingen includes an application for programme participation, tuition-free study placement and financial support. The financial support will be awarded according to the funding procedure mentioned in the respective call for applications.

When and from whom will I find out whether I can receive financial support?

• The International Office of Göttingen informs the Erasmus+ departmental coordinators of the outcome in June (year of application) at the latest. In addition, the International Office informs the students during the preparatory informational events. Funding is dependent on ranking position and availability of funds.

How much is the financial support?

• You can find information here under the heading "Funding & Open Calls".

What should I consider when choosing a course?

• At least 50% of the credits should be taken in the subject of the exchange agreement. In addition, 50% of the courses should be taken in the language of instruction for which the required language certificate has been obtained.
• The courses agreed upon in the Learning Agreement or revised Learning Agreement must be listed on the Transcript of Records.

What is a Learning Agreement, and why do I need it?

• The Learning Agreement is a mandatory document for an Erasmus+ stay. To be a valid document, it must be signed by the student, the departmental coordinator or another authorised person and the partner institution. The document is part of the funding agreement and must be submitted to the International Office of Göttingen before the start of the academic stay. Contact the host institution early on to clarify the content and to meet the deadlines of the partner institution.
• If you want to study at a partner university for a full academic year, you should record courses for all planned semesters in the Learning Agreement. If this is not possible, you must create a new Learning Agreement before the start of the second semester.
• The Transcript of Records issued by the partner university at the end of the stay must correspond to the Learning Agreement(s).

Which countries are part of the Erasmus+ Programme?

• The Erasmus+ KA 131 education programme is based on subject-specific agreements between a faculty/institute of the University of Göttingen and an Erasmus+ partner university abroad. Thus, the question of which partner universities your faculty cooperates with takes precedence over the question of the destination country. An overview can be found in Gö abroad - The database for international mobility.
• Erasmus+ KA 131 Programme countries

What about Switzerland?

• Switzerland is not an Erasmus+ KA 131 programme country. However, an application to a Swiss partner university is possible within the framework of the Swiss European Mobility Programmes. The application requirements and deadlines are adapted to the Erasmus+ KA 131 programme.

What about the UK?

• The United Kingdom is no longer a programme country in the new programme generation.

What language skills do I need?

• For a successful Erasmus+ application at the University of Göttingen, you need a language certificate (no older than 4 years) for the first teaching language at the partner university. In each open call for applications, you will find a list of recognized language certificates. Please note the deadline for submission.
• English, French, Spanish = B1
• All other languages = A2
• Knowledge of the local language, if it is not the language of instruction, is recommended.
• In Gö abroad – The database for international mobility and through counselling, you will find out what language skills the partner universities expect. These may differ from the stated application requirements at the University of Göttingen.

Can I interrupt my stay?

• There is no provision for an interruption of the Erasmus+ period abroad for study purposes. However, short interruptions due to an official shutdown, Christmas or Easter vacations may be eligible for funding.

Can I extend my Erasmus+ KA 131 stay?

• Regularly nominated students can extend their current stay if it does not exceed the number of months allowed under the inter-institutional agreement and applicable Erasmus+ rules and deadlines. Extensions must be discussed and agreed upon with all parties involved (especially the International Office of Göttingen) at least 30 days before the end of the stay, preferably earlier. Financial support does not apply to the extension period.

How much funding is available?

• Stay allowance according to country category (until day 14):
• Group 1: €180 per day
  Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden
• Group 2: €160 per day
  Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain
• Group 3: €140 per day
  Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Turkey
• From the 15th day, the rate is equal to 70% of the basic amount.
• Under certain conditions and depending on the availability of funds, 1 to 2 travel days can be funded if they are immediately before or after the staff mobility. For environmentally friendly travel, a grant of €50.00 may be awarded and up to 4 additional travel days may be scheduled.
• Travel costs: according to distance calculator

What are the Erasmus + programme countries?

• Erasmus+ KA 131 Programme countries

What do I need to know?

• It is ultimately the responsibility of the participant and the sending university (including the crisis management team, if one has been assembled) to determine whether a stay abroad can be safely carried out. Before going abroad, please inform yourself about the current situation in the host country on the website of the German Foreign Office and consult with the International Office of Göttingen.

Do I have to take out insurance?

• Yes, you are obliged to carry sufficient insurance coverage. Please clarify coverage details with your insurance provider.

What kind of continuing education and training options are available?

• Classroom observation
• Job Shadowing
• Participation in workshops and seminars
• Participation in staff training weeks
• Participation in language courses

Who can apply?

Can I apply more than once?

• Yes, multiple stays are permitted.

Which documents do I need?

• After your application has been accepted:
• Training Agreement (will be sent after selection)
• Business trip request (via employee portal Lucom)
• At the end of the mobility:
• Certificate of Stay
• Receipts for travel and accommodation costs
• Business trip accounting
• Online Report - EU-Survey (an automated link will be sent for this)

• This is the funding commitment, which is issued when all documents haven been submitted. The document contains the funding guidelines and funding amount. It must be signed and returned to the International Office of Göttingen (attn: Ms. Denecke) before the start of the mobility.

How much is the funding?

• Stay allowance according to country category:
• Group 1: €180 per day
  Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden
• Group 2: €160 per day
  Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain
• Group 3: €140 per day
  Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Republic of Macedonia, Turkey
• Under certain conditions and depending on the availability of funds, 1 to 2 travel days can be funded if they are immediately before or after the staff mobility. For environmentally friendly travel, a grant of €50.00 may be awarded and up to 4 additional travel days may be scheduled.
• Travel costs: according to distance calculator

What are the Erasmus + programme countries?

• Erasmus+ KA 131 Programme countries

What do I need to know?

• It is ultimately the responsibility of the participant and the sending university (including the crisis management team, if one has been assembled) to determine whether a stay abroad can be safely carried out. Before starting a stay abroad, please inform yourself about the current situation in the host country on the website of the German Foreign Office and consult with the International Office of Göttingen.

Do I have to take out insurance?

• Yes, you are obliged to provide sufficient insurance coverage. Please clarify details with your insurance provider.