The application deadline for studying abroad as part of the Erasmus program is always January 15 for the following winter semester and the summer semester after that (next deadline: January 15, 2026, for winter term 2026/27 and summer term 2027).
Studying abroad offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons, improve your language skills, and get to know new cultures. The Institute for Educational Science and the Institute of Education and Culture cooperate with 17 partner universities in 13 European countries and offer study places each semester as part of ErasmusExternal link(part of the EU's Lifelong Learning Program - LLP). Detailed information on the partner universities and the application process can be found below. There you will also find information on other stays abroad, such as internships.
Information on other programs and funding opportunities can be found at the International Office.
Partner Universities
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Cooperating Universities
- Estland (Tallinn): Tallinn University EstlandExternal link
- Finnland (Joensuu, Kuopio, Savonlinna): University of Eastern FinlandExternal link
- Frankreich (Toulouse): University Toulouse - Jean JaurèsExternal link
- Griechenland (Athen): National and Kapodestrian University of AthensExternal link
- Italien (Siena): University of SienaExternal link
- Lettland (Riga): University of LatviaExternal link
- Luxemburg (Walferdange): University of LuxembourgExternal link
- Niederlande (Rotterdam): Rotterdam University of Applied SciencesExternal link
- Norwegen (Bergen): NLA University CollegeExternal link
- Norwegen (Levanger): Nord-Trøndelag University CollegeExternal link
- Österreich (Klagenfurt): Pädagogische Hochschule KärntenExternal link
- Österreich (Linz): Private Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese LinzExternal link
- Österreich (Wien): Universität WienExternal link
- Polen (Gdańsk): University of GdańskExternal link
- Polen (Kraków): Jagiellonian University in KrakówExternal link
- Spanien (Alicante): University of AlicanteExternal link
- Ungarn (Szeged): University of SzegedExternal link
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Participation requirements and application
You...
- are fully enrolled in the Educational Science program at the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena
- have completed at least your first year of study
- have language skills in the working language abroad (at least B1/ B2 level)
Application:
- Erasmus application form de
- letter of motivation (motivation for a stay abroad and the chosen universit; in German)
- curriculum vitae (in German)
- Abitur certificate or proof of a comparable school-leaving qualification
- previously acquired study certificates - if necessary, these have to be requested from the examination office of the faculty, otherwise Friedolin printout
- proof of foreign language skills (working language: at least B1/ B2 level)
- a letter of recommendation from a lecturer may support the application, but is not a mandatory requirement.
Please submit the application documents as loose sheets (if necessary in a foil).
Applications will be considered according to the date of reception, provided that the formal requirements are fulfilled and the subject requirements are the same. Core subject students (BA) of Educational Science have priority.
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Notes on the language certificate
- It is best to already have the required level of the language of instruction at the time of application, but it is required at the latest before beginning your studies abroad.
- The FSU Language Center offers language courses in: English, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Czech, etc.
Get informed early!
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Selection criteria and weighting
40% motivation
30% language skills
20% academic performance
10% form of application -
Further procedure
- Interested students apply by January 15.
- Suitable students will be selected in the department and notified in writing of the success of the application.
- Selected students must formally accept their place (see acceptance declaration IO formsExternal link)
- Afterwards, the International Office of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the respective partner university is notified about the Erasmus students. The latter usually contacts the students directly.
- Selected students fill out corresponding "Erasmus application forms" of the respective host university (mostly online forms and available from March/April on websites of the host university).
- The International Office advises about further procedures and offers in an orientational event at the beginning of the summer semester (invitation by the IO via email).
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Application date and contact
Application deadline
January 15 (for the following winter semester and the summer semester after) to:
Subject Coordinator
Jana Kamm
Am Planetarium 4, 07743 Jena
Room 301Phone: 03641 9 45300
E-Mail: erziehungswissenschaft@uni-jena.deOffice hours: on request
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