Erasmus+

Erasmus is the world's largest scholarship and exchange program at the university level and one of the great success stories of the European Union. Since 1987, Erasmus has promoted the cross-border mobility of students, university lecturers and university staff within Europe.

As of January 1, 2021, the new Erasmus+ program generation 2021-2027 started. In addition to the already well-known focus on credit recognition, this one puts digitalization, Green Erasmus, inclusion and civic engagement in the program's focus. You can read more details on the DAAD web pages (in German).

The Erasmus+ program contains three key actions: Mobility of Individuals, Cooperation for Innovation and Exchange of Good Practices as well as Support for Policy Reform. TH Köln offers you a variety of different opportunities with Erasmus. Key action 1, Mobility of Individuals, offers mobility within both program countries and, since 2015, partner countries. The latter also includes countries outside of Europe.You can choose to aim for an Erasmus+ study exchange at a partner university or an Erasmus+ internship. Even graduates can receive scholarships for the latter.

In addition to student exchanges, there is also the option of an exchange for employees with Erasmus+ staff mobility for further education, teaching and training.

Key action 2 additionally features support for cooperation projects between higher education institutions in Europe and partner countries around the globe. You can find further information on this topic in the information box.

Here you can download the European Commission's Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027, the Erasmus+ Student Charter as well as the Erasmus Policy Statement.

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The Department of International Affairs and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will happily provide further information and advice on all Erasmus+ mobility opportunities:

Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Nationale Agentur für EU-Hochschulzusammenarbeit
Kennedyallee 50
53115 Bonn
Tel.: +49(0)800 2014 020 Fax: +49(0)228/882-555
E-Mail: erasmus@daad.de
Homepage: www.eu.daad.de

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Partner Universities and Study Abroad Reports

Close relationships are cultivated not only within the German post-secondary education landscape, but also with other, international institutions. TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences currently has partnerships with about 300 universities abroad and supports student mobility via a wide range of study/stay abroad and related financial support options. Show more

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility

Erasmus+ offers much more than student mobility - mobilities of university lecturers can be funded as well as further education and training measures for scientific and non-scientific staff. Gaining experience abroad has many advantages, both personally and professionally - we are looking forward to advising you on this topic. Show more

Preparation for a Stay Abroad

There are many options for studying abroad during your studies. First of all, you should be clear about your goals: Do you want to improve your existing language skills? Live in a foreign culture? Do you want to study or gain international work experience? No matter what your personal motivation is - preparation is everything! Show more

Jean Monnet Chair on Youth Work and Youth Policy

Prof. Dr. Andreas Thimmel of the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences at TH Köln has been appointed Jean Monnet Chair "Education and Youth Work in Europe" for the next three years. On this topic Prof. Thimmel will offer lectures, seminars and workshops for students as well as expand his consulting service of decision makers and collaboration in multinational working groups. Read more about it here... (in German)

Back in Germany

In order to bring your stay abroad to a successful conclusion, you need a thorough follow-up and consideration of a few important points. In addition, there are numerous opportunities to deepen your experience abroad in contact with foreign students at the TH Köln. Show more

Institutional Erasmus+ Coordinator