KIT - Studies & Teaching - Studying Abroad / Civil Engineering

When can I apply?

Each fall (from October - January) you can apply for the next academic year (WS or SS or both). This means, that as of October 2021 - January 2022 you can apply for an exchnage in the academic year 22/23.
In addition, until July 1st each year, you can apply for remaining places in the SS from the last round - e.g. until July 1, 2021 you can still apply for the the SS 2022 and until July 1, 2022 you would be able to apply for remaining places in SS 2023.

For information on the deadlines please refer to the information at S tudying Abroad /Civil Engineering.

What is the Learning Agreement?

The Learning Agreement is a study agreement listing the courses you would like to attend at the host university.

Please fill in the section "BEFORE THE MOBILITY" (information about yourself, incl. Table A (= study plan abroad) + Table B (list of courses you would like to have recognized at KIT). Discuss the course selection and a possible recognition with your mentor. Please fill out a Learning Agreement for each university of choice.

Can the Learning Agreement still be changed at the host university?

Yes. Changes can usually be made without any problems.
It is common that deviations from the original Learning Agreement occur on site. For this purpose there is a change form in the Learning Agreement in the section "DURING THE MOBILITY". You enter the courses you want to delete or add in a table and have the new selection signed by both the coordinator on site and the coordinator at KIT.

How many ECTS do I have to complete abroad?

In principle, we expect you to complete approx. 30 ECTS per semester. In order to receive guaranteed funding, you must complete at least 20 ECTS. If you are confronted with problems regarding the number of ECTS during your stay abroad, please report this immediately to the IStO.

How much is the mobility allowance?

The amount of the monthly mobility grant is based on country groups and varies annually, current information can be found on the INTL homepage. The grant is based on the price level of the host country and ranges between 330€ and 450€ (acad. year 2019/2020).

Funding is not necessarily available for the full duration of the stay. As of 2019, the maximum funding period for one semester is 4-5 months max (depending on the country) and for two semesters 9 months max, even if the length of stay is longer.

What language level is required?

As a rule, the partner universities expect foreign language skills at the B2 level for English-speaking and Scandinavian countries and B1 for the remaining countries by the time the stay abroad begins.

When must the required language level be achieved?

In most cases, the level of the lecture language required must be reached by the beginning of your stay. You could therefore acquire the necessary skills in the time prior to your stay.
However, some partner universities require proof of sufficient language skills already at the time of application. Please check with your partner university in advance for such requirements.
Also, keep in mind that the required language skills indicate the mimimal level applicants should have. In order to successfully participate in the courses and exams abroad, we would recommend to have at least the required level of language proficiency.

What counts as proof of language proficiency?

The following documents are accepted as proof of language proficiency:

Graded courses from the KIT Language Centre (in this case, please enclose a separate certificate or - if the language course is included in your transcript of grades - mark it in colour)
DAAD Test Certificate (SPZ)
official language certificates with indication of the language level achieved (CEFR) such as IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, Cambridge certificate...
The high school diploma is sufficient for the faculty-internal application as proof of a B2 level English according to the European Framework of Reference if it shows that the language was also taken during the last 2 years of school and the average grade achieved incl. Abitur examination was at least 10 points. For a C1 level, an average of at least 13 points must have been achieved.

What are the criteria for selection?

The selection criteria are their grade point average (in the Bachelor's and, if applicable, Master's), taking into account their study progress, language skills in the language of the country as well as in the language of the lecture, motivation, personal commitment, completeness of the documents, punctual submission.

How will I get recognition for achievements made abroad?

In general, you do not have to get credit for all the work done abroad. redited. Crediting achievements from another university is only possible within the framework of the rules of the examination regulations and your study plan. This must be clarified with your mentor or with the study coordinator Bachelor.

As a rule, recognition is granted as an elective module and optionally with or without a grade. Recognition as a compulsory module with a grade can only be granted by an individual assessment of a professor of our faculty who offers a comparable course. If you are seeking recognition as a compulsory module with a grade, it is essential that you clarify this with the relevant professors before starting your stay abroad.

For recognition, you must contact the Bachelor or Master Examination Board in the semester following the stay abroad. You can download the recognition forms from their websites and have them signed off by the responsible mentor or professor.

How often can I participate in the Erasmus exchange programm?

You can receive funding for a maximum of 12 months in each of the Bachelor's and Master's programmes, but please note that a stay abroad of 2 semesters can only be started in the winter semester.

Requirements for an Erasmus+ Scholarship

Bachelor Students

Master Students

Application Process

1. Preparation

2. Interview with the Erasmus Coordinator

3. Submission of the Application Documents

4. Nomination at Partner University

Partner Universities - Europe

Bulgaria

Denmark

Finland

France

Greece

Iceland

Italy

Ireland

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Sweden

Switzerland

Spain

Czech Republic

Turkey

Hungary

Recognition of External Study Achievements