Programs for Studying Abroad
There are several options for going abroad and each stay consists of the specific exchange place and the funding for it. In some programmes - such as Erasmus+ - you apply for both simultaneously, in other cases you will have to apply seperately.
Information about the contact persons for studying abroad at your faculty can be found here, an overview over exchange places can be found here.
Studying at KUFS
Students of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSW) have the opportunity to study at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) for one semester.
The small international university with about 4,500 students from all over the world is located in one of the most historically and culturally important cities in Japan. Kyoto combines tradition and history - from 794 to 1868 Kyoto was the seat of the imperial court - with the advantages of a modern university city and, together with the neighboring cities of Uji and Otsu, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What can I study at KUFS?
Students can choose from KUFS's extensive English-language course offerings, taking at least 6 courses
- from a diverse range of courses in social, political, economic and cultural sciences at the Faculty of Global Engagement, Department of Global Studies as well as Japanese and other foreign language courses
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in Japanese language, culture and history at the Japanese Studies Center for International Students.
In addition, other courses can be taken at the Department of Global Tourism and from the Future Leaders Program. For more information, please visit the KUFS website and its course offerings for international students.
Why should I apply to study at KUFS?
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Small international university with a diverse range of courses and intensive supervision
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Immerse yourself in Japan's culture and language, including classes in traditional Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony
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Tuition waiver
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Crediting of study and examination achievements at the TU Dresden within the framework of a pre-agreed learning agreement
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Buddy-program for international students
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Reservation of accommodation in the student dormitory
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Financing possibilities e.g. via PROMOS (for stays up to 6 months), Auslands-BAföG or a DAAD annual scholarship Japan.
Who can apply?
All students at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in B.A., M.A. and teaching degree programs who can convincingly justify their interest and suitability for studying at KUFS.
English proficiency at a level of at least B2 is required. To study at the Japanese Studies Center for International Students, a minimum of 150 hours of Japanese language instruction is required.
How do I apply?
ATTENTION: Application for WS 24/25 and SoSe 25 until 16 February 2024
Exclusively by e-mail to with:
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Your resume in Englisch
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A Letter of Motivation in Englisch
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An excerpt of your previous study and examination achievements or university certificates
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Proof of English or Japanese language skills, if applicable (see above).
Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for a place in the Winter Semester 2024/25 (September 2024 – January 2025) or Summer Semester 2025 at KUFS. If you are successfully selected, we will try to consider your preference. The nomination will be based on formal and qualitative criteria (academic qualification/study achievements and quality of the proposal based on the motivation letter).
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In preparation, it is recommended to acquire basic knowledge of Japanese (100 hours correspond to Unicert E1+2 | E3+4), for example through the courses offered by TUDIAS or the Ostasienzentrums of the TU Dresden.
The ERASMUS+ exchange program you as a student of the Technische Universität Dresden to spend a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12/24 months abroad in 33 countries in and some countries outside the EU. During this time you will be supported financially and in terms of the organization. More than 800 exchange places at partner universities are available for each semester. With the free ERASMUS Online Language Support (OLS) you can improve your knowledge of the main working language of the host university before and during your stay.
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The bilateral Master is a joint program of the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies and the Faculty of Philosophy at TU Dresden and the Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia at the Università di Trento. It enables the acquisition of two degrees - a Master's degree (Master of Arts) and a Laurea Magistrale. An integral part of the bilateral Master is the obligatory two-semester stay abroad at the University of Trento. This is characterized by the participation in interactive courses as well as practice-oriented language courses and thus enables a comprehensive and profound study in an intercultural environment. A high level of study is also ensured in the double master's program: both universities have already been awarded titles of excellence.
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Through the cooperation of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences with the University of Trento, double degrees can be obtained in the following Master's programs:
- M.A. European Languages
- M.A. Literature and Culture in Social Change
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. History
- M.A. History of Art
For more information on the dual master's program, click here.
Within the framework of international faculty cooperations of the faculties in the GSW area, scholarships can be awarded for a study stay abroad within the framework of subject-related partnerships. As a student, you can thereby complete a fully recognized part of your studies at a partner university.
The following faculty collaborations currently exist at GSW:
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science
- New School for Social Research, New York (USA)
- three scholarships for one year of study for students in the master's programs of the Faculty of Humanities and in the diploma program in Sociology
- Contact: Dr. Schäller (Institute for Political Science)
Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies
- University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Ohio State University, OH, USA
- Belmont University Nashville, TN, USA: Exchange Program
- Belmont University Nashville, TN, USA: short study visit program
- Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
- Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakesch, Marocco
- Università degli Studi di Siena, Italy
For more information on these and other faculty collaborations and current calls for proposals, please visit the SLK faculty pages.
- TUDworldwide: Various cooperations of the TU Dresden with universities worldwide also enable a stay abroad. Often the tuition fees at the host university are waived.
- International short-term programs worldwide: current offers for international summer schools and winter schools
There are a variety of funding opportunities for internships abroad. The LEONARDO office in Saxony is the contact for questions regarding planning, organization, financing and placement. The comprehensive support there is free of charge and includes, among other things, application workshops and intercultural preparation courses.
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The following programs are available specifically for school internships abroad:
The LEONARDO Office Saxony supports the organization of internships abroad and the application for ERASMUS+ scholarships in European and non-European countries (see also PROMOS). The internship abroad can be carried out at schools as well as at other institutions, NGOs and business enterprises.
With the Lehramt.International program, the DAAD has been offering attractive scholarships for school internships abroad to prospective teachers of all disciplines and all types of schools since 2019:
- Funding line 1 is aimed at student teachers. Self-organized short internships (30 days to 6 months) at school institutions abroad are funded. Schools of the PASCH network as well as cooperation and partner schools of the ZLSB are available for this purpose. The internship can be a compulsory internship as well as a voluntary internship. With appropriate planning, it is possible to receive credit as a block internship A or B. Students for the teaching degree at elementary schools are especially encouraged to apply.
- Funding line 2 is aimed at graduates of teacher training programs and aims to close the gap between the first phase of training (studies) and the practical phase during the preparatory service with a stay abroad. Funding is provided for internships (mobility and stay) after the first state examination with a duration of at least 3 to a maximum of 12 months.
For advice on applying to the Lehramt.International program, please contact the Student Mobility Coordinator at the ZLSB, Ms. Gesine Seymer.
The Goethe-Institut's scholarship program enables student teachers and young teachers to arrange a supervised school internship abroad. In addition, scholarship holders receive methodological and intercultural training before, during and after the internship abroad. You apply for the scholarship with your own project that you implement during your internship. Further information and examples can be found on the Goethe-Institut website on the Schulwärts! program. You will be supported by the Goethe-Institut during a departure and follow-up seminar in Germany, as well as during a training day in the country of interest.
As a foreign language assistant, you will support German teachers at foreign schools for 6 - 11 months, depending on the country of assignment, and at universities in some target countries. As an authentic role model, you will inspire learners for the German language and for Germany. As an FSA, you will gain valuable insights into the educational system and teaching methods of your host country. This practical phase is thus an intensive linguistic and methodological-didactic training for you as a prospective (foreign language) teacher. Financing: The host country supports the assignment of approx. 12 hours per week with a monthly maintenance grant, which usually covers the living expenses.
On the PAD website you can find more information about application and destination countries as well as testimonials.
There are a variety of funding programs available to provide financial support for your study abroad project. These include:
- PROMOS - Scholarships for shorter stays worldwide (except Erasmus-program-countries)
- DAAD scholarships for study-related stays abroad
- BaföG
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Individual Coaching for Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs by the Graduate Academy
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PhD funding programs of the Graduate Academy / TU Dresden
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Postdocs funding programs of the Graduate Academy / TU Dresden