Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (KA171)

Erasmus+ Mobility with Partner Countries opens up the Erasmus+ programme to the world, with a particular focus on mobility to the University of Freiburg from outside of the European member countries. This mobility programme for students, university staff and teachers extends beyond Europe and integrates higher education institutions worldwide into the Erasmus+ programme.

Parallel to the classic Erasmus+ exchange programme within Europe (“programme countries”), the focus here is on the exchange of individual students, staff and teachers (incoming and outgoing). Participants benefit from a monthly grant as well as an allowance for travel expenses. Funding is also available for green travel and for participants with fewer opportunities.

As with the Erasmus+ programme with European partner universities, the Erasmus+ cooperation with non-European partner universities involves exchange agreements with select partner universities. However, funding for this programme area is tied to specific partner countries that have been approved on application.

The KA171 programme line is based on the same conditions, funding opportunities, values and objectives as its well-known sister programme Erasmus+.

The University of Freiburg has been successfully participating in the Erasmus+ Mobility programme with global partner universities since 2017.

Our Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility projects (KA171)

Project 2024-27:
Isfahan University of Technology, Iran – Environmental Sciences
Ukrainian National Forestry University, Ukraine – Environmental Sciences
Université de Tunis El Manar, Tunisia – Islamic Studies
University of Namibia, Namibia – Ethnology
Weizmann Institute of Science – Chemistry

Project 2023-26:
Ivan-Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine - German Studies

Project 2022-2025:
University of Ghana, Ghana – Africa Centre for Transregional Research
University of Prishtina, Kosovo - German Studies

Application

Are you in the process of establishing a cooperation with a non-European university or looking for funding opportunities for an existing partnership?

Applications are accepted in February each year. The call for applications is always made at the end of the year. We ask for expressions of interest by 30 November.

If approved, the project will start on 1 August. The project term is set at 3 years with the possibility of renewal.

If you are interested in a cooperation via the KA171 programme, please contact Greta Matthis: greta.matthis@zv.uni-freiburg.de.

Current calls for application

Outgoings
Bachelor's and Master's students apply during the regular application cycles for their subject in winter. The exact requirements are determined by your department. You can find the website and contacts in our subject coordination list.

Calls for applications for doctoral students will be published here.

Staff can apply on an ongoing basis.

Incomings
Bachelor's and Master's students apply twice a year at their home university. Call will be linked here when available. Please also pay close attention to your home university’s publishings and reach out to your home coordinator for questions. The exact requirements are determined by the home university. You can find the website and contacts in our partner contact list.

Calls for applications for doctoral students will be published here when available.

Staff can apply on an ongoing basis.

Available spaces and applications

The International Office is supported by the coordinators in the departments and provides advice on the various exchange opportunities and requirements.

The following cooperations are currently in place:

Outgoing Applications:
All students of the corresponding department may apply. Please submit a motivational letter, CV, transcript, and certificates for relevant language competence (Postgraduates must additionally submit an overview of relevant research goals while abroad and letters of recommendation of their supervisors at UFR and the host university). Deadlines are set and published by the department.

Incoming Applications:
Deadlines and further information can be found on the university websites or obtained from the listed contacts.

• Isfahan Institute of Technology: More information will follow shortly.

• Ivan-Franko National University of Lviv: Overview of grades, German language skills, CV, letter of motivation, preliminary Learning Agreement. German language skills and grades are the most important points.
• Ukrainian National Forestry University: More information will follow shortly.
• Université de Tunis El Manar: Transcript of Records, German language proficiency, CV, preliminary Learning Agreement, motivational letter. Most significant are German proficiency and Transcript.
• University of Ghana: Transcript of Records, matriculation certificate, English language proficiency, passport, CV, motivational letter, letter of recommendation of department head/PhD supervisor. Most significant are CV, English language proficiency and Transcript.
• University of Namibia: More information will follow shortly.
• University of Prishtina: Matriculation certificate, Transcript (grade average min. 8.00), CV, motivational letter, language certificate min. German B2.
• Weizmann Institute of Science: Grade point average or work certificate, letter of motivation and a statement on the added value of the mobility for academic development.

Recognition

Principally, all courses must be recognised at the home university as specified in the Learning Agreement. This also applies to students from partner universities.

Outgoings
Your departmental coordinator will help you to draw up your Learning Agreement and answer any questions regarding recognition. Please submit your achievements independently to the relevant examination office for recognition.

Incomings
You can have your achievements in Germany recognised after your return to your home university on the basis of the Learning Agreement.

• Isfahan Institute of Technology: More information will follow shortly.

• Ivan-Franko National University of Lviv: Students submit the application for recognition to the subject coordinator within 3 days of the end of their mobility. Full recognition as set out in the Learning Agreement is guaranteed. If coursework has been completed that cannot be recognised, students can still have it entered in their transcript of records. Please send an e-mail to the Dean for this purpose. Further information.
• Ukrainian National Forestry University: More information will follow shortly.
• Université de Tunis El Manar: For full recognition as agreed in the Learning Agreement, please contact the subject coordinator in Tunis directly upon receipt of the Freiburg transcript (see contact list). As most of the courses in Freiburg can be recognised in the 3rd year of your studies, we particularly recommend a stay in Freiburg during this study period.
• University of Ghana: The International Programmes Office accepts the application for recognition and assists in the conversion of the credit results. The credits will be transferred in full to the Transcript of Records by the respective faculty. Please note the deadlines set by the IPO.
• University of Namibia: More information will follow shortly.
• University of Prishtina: Recognition is carried out by the Vice-Deans for Academic Affairs and International Relations and the Faculty Study Committee as specified in the Learning Agreement. Courses that will be approved for the Learning Agreement are subject to the University of Prishtina Regulation for Student Mobility No. 2/111.
• Weizmann Institute of Science: Be sure to discuss your recognition in advance when drawing up the Learning Agreement in order to be able to apply for your study programme in Freiburg in the best possible way. Detailed information on recognition.

Funding

During their stay, participants receive a monthly grant (staff receive daily rates) and a travel allowance. They are also eligible for top ups. The rates of the project that is funding the exchange apply in each case.

Detailed information regarding [available only in German]:

• Funding rates
• Additional funding/Top-Ups
• Green travel grants
  

If you have any questions about funding or support for participants with fewer opportunities (including real cost applications for chronic illnesses and disabilities), please contact Greta Matthis: greta.matthis@zv.uni-freiburg.de.

Contact and information

The initial contact for potential applicants and participants is Greta Matthis: greta.matthis@zv.uni-freiburg.de..

Contacts of the departmental coordinators in Freiburg

Contacts at the partner universities

Further information on the Erasmus+ programme can be found on the website of the European Commission.