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
  • France - Grenoble (Université Grenoble Alpes - UGA), Marseille (Aix Marseille University - AMU), Rennes (I.N.S.A. Rennes)
  • Italy - Catania (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)
  • Schweden - Linköping (Linköping University)
  • Spain - Madrid (Universidad Autonóma de Madrid), València (Universitat de València)
  • Switzerland - Zürich (University of Zürich)
  • UK - Loughborough University (applications for the entire year only)

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 ONLINE-APPLICATION-FORM. Later applications for left-over placements are possible after this date.

Application Documents

• printed and signed ONLINE-APPLICATION-FORM.
• Application/letter of motivation
• proof of previous studies (e.g. transcript of records)
• CV (in German or English)

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

By e-mail or deliver in person to: Prof. Walter Strunz/Ms. Langdon, BZW A106/A105, Zellescher Weg 17, erasmus.physik@tu-dresden.de

Database of all exchange places Move On Auslandsstudium

After the nomination

Successful applicants enrole online at the guest university and fill in the Learning Agreement  and get it signed.

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

If you are applying for a place in Norway: you need a certified copy of your passport or ID card when you enrol at the host university. This can be certified here at the Institute of Theoretical Physics. We do not need it for your application.

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 before or after your stay. Please apply at 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.

Database of all exchange places

Move On Auslandsstudium

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.