Erasmus at SAI
ERASMUS, the European Union's mobility program, allows students to spend an exchange semester or year at another university within the EU, an EU candidate country, Switzerland, Norway or Turkey.
Every institute in Heidelberg has its own partner universities in Europe, and there are also exchange places available centrally through the ERASMUS+ program. In total, there are more than 700 exchange opportunities with almost 6000 study places. All students at Heidelberg University can apply for Erasmus study places at the individual institutes. Usually, the institute's own students are given preference in the selection process. However, if an institute has open places, students from other institutes can also apply. If you are planning an exchange semester at a university with which the SAI does not have an agreement, please have a look at the complete list of available exchange places and contact the respective institute in Heidelberg that offers an exchange to your favorite university.
SAI's partner universities
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How to apply
Next application deadline for outgoing students: March 1, 2025
The SAI has several exciting ERASMUS collaborations with institutes in Europe. All Heidelberg University students can apply for these. However, SAI students are given preference in the selection process.
Students with children and students with disabilities (GdB > 50) have the opportunity to apply for additional financial support for further costs incurred as part of the ERASMUS program. For further information, please contact Ms. Braye in the International Relations Department in good time before your stay abroad.
Applicants from other institutions in Heidelberg require a confirmation from their course coordinator that the coursework completed at the partner university can be recognized in Heidelberg as well as confirmation of supervision from the relevant department of the partner university.
The following documents must be submitted for an application:
- Student Application Form
- Curriculum vitae (tabular with photo)
- Letter of motivation
- High school diploma
- Current academic transcript (only for non-SAI students)
- List of language skills with proof
- List of courses you wish to attend at the host university
Combine all documents into one PDF file and send it to: suedasienstudien@sai.uni-heidelberg.de
Selection criteria
- SAI students are given preference
- academic performance
- language skills
- Motivation (incl. letter of motivation, presentation of application documents)
- Complete application documents