ERASMUS+ Programme (Europe) Faculty of Physics

The ERASMUS+ Programme (Europe)

• is an exchange programme for universities sponsored by the European Union
• per year appr. 400 students go abroad through the ERASMUS programme
• Exchange universities for the department of physics are in
  • Belgium - Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
  • Finland - Turku (University of Turku) - from 5th term onwards
  • France - Grenoble (Université Grenoble Alpes - UGA), Marseille (Aix Marseille University - AMU)
  • Italy - Catania - only Master students (Università degli studi de Catania), Florenz (Università degli studi di Firenze), Parma (Università degli studi di Parma)
  • Norway - Trondheim (NTNU)
  • Poland - Krakau (AGH Universitiy of Science and Technology), Wroclaw (University of Wroclaw)
  • Portugal - Lisbon (Universidade de Lisboa)
  • Slowenia - Ljubljana (Univerza v Ljubliani)
  • Spain - Oviedo (Universidad de Oviedo), Madrid (Universidad Autonóma de Madrid), València - Master only 1 term (Universitat de València)
  • Switzerland - Zürich (University of Zürich)
  • United Kingdom - Loughborough (Loughborough University) - only full year

Financial Assistance

• informationen for financial assistance, payment rates and top ups  International Office

Available Exchange Placements Mobility Online

Mobility Online

Please check the website of the host university regarding courses, offers and advice for foreign students. Sometimes the term times vary.

Application Requirements

• good academic achievements
• clear idea of your studies abroad
• sufficient language knowledge of the host language
• sucessfully completion of at least the first year (does not apply to master students)
• applicants need to be students of the TU Dresden. If applicants have finished their bachelor degree at the time of their year abroad, they have to enrol for the master degree at the TU Dresden after their foreign year

Application and Documents

Please apply for a position abroad for the following winter and summer term until 15. March of the relevant year here Mobility Online. Later applications for left-over placements are possible after this date.

Informationen Receiving Institutions

For information regarding language requirements, courses etc. please check the website of the receiving institution  (e.g. 'International Students', 'Erasmus Students' ,'International Office').

Language Requirements

Bachelor students need to speak the language of the receiving country (usually B2). For Master students it is usually sufficient to speak English if the receiving institution offers courses in English. Please check the website of the receiving institution for more information.

Application Documents

• apply online on Mobility Online

Upload:

• Application/letter of motivation
• proof of previous studies (e.g. transcript of records)
• CV (in German or English)
• Language certificate (e.g. school leaving certificate) if available - otherwise upload a short explanation
  • Finland and Norway: Language: English - Abitur certificate is sufficient (if you need a more current certificate, contact Prof. Strunz for a confirmation)

We do NOT need the Learning Agreement at the time of your application)

Contact

Prof. Dr. Walter Strunz, Fakultät Physik
Institute of Theoretical Physics, 01062 Dresden, erasmus.physik@tu-dresden.de

Institutional Code: D DRESDEN02

Database of all exchange places Mobility Online

After the nomination

Successful applicants enrole online at the guest university and fill in the learning agreement through Mobility Online.

Learning Agreement

• 25 - 30 ECTS points per term
• language or AQ courses can be included
• If you fill in table B -- signature of Learning Agreement by Chair of the Examination Office  (guest university course description needs to be provided).
• Courses can also be accredited after the mobility -- signature of Learning Agreement by Prof. Strunz

The examination office can supply students with an English Transcript of Records if necessary.

Awarding Criteria

The ERASMUS placement will be awarded to the student with the highest academic results if there is more than one applicant. Furthermore, the duration of the stay might also be a criteria. However, we will try and find an alternativ placement if your first option is refused. Therefore, please state in your application which alternative place you would be interested in taking.

Recognition of ECTS points

You can apply for the recognition of modules with a grade before or after your stay if the content and grading system is comparable to the grading system of the TU (otherwise recognition without a grade). For this, request a conversion table if possible. Please apply to the examinations board.

Master Programme 'Organic and Molecular Electronics'

Students who take part in the master programme 'Organic and Molecular Electronics': please contact Prof. Dr. Karl Leo if you have questions or want to apply for the ERASMUS+ programme.

Outside Europe

If you are interesed in exchange studies anywhere else you can find the relevant information here

Incoming Students

Information for Incoming Students

Regionalbotschafter 

These alumni of the TU Dresden are happy to provide information and contacts in the country they now live in.

For detailled information on the ERASMUS+ programme click here:  International Office or here: European Union.