Study abroad

Careful preparation, usually about 1 year before the start of the stay.
Determination of the exact time and duration of the stay abroad
Decision on individual planning or participation in certain programmes (e.g. Erasmus+, CDHAW)
Decision on full- or part-time study
Decision on re-registration/leave of absence during the stay abroad (Please contact the Student Secretariat for this).

Language skills at a high level (usually proof is required).
Financial security (please note the funding opportunities).
Depending on the destination country: visa, vaccinations, insurance cover (The pages of the German Foreign Office provide detailed information on this).
A valid passport/identity card (depending on the destination country)
Personal commitment and stamina

Obtain information about the higher education system of the destination country.
Gather information about the desired target university (Please also note the university partnerships of the EAH Jena and the university partnerships within the Erasmus+ programme).
Find out about financing possibilities
Find out application deadlines and admission requirements
Prepare and send application documents for the host university
Organise accommodation
Clarify health requirements
Check insurance coverage
Clarify travel arrangements (flight tickets, airport transfer, possibly hotel/hostel)
Re-registration or leave of absence at the Student Administration Office
Recognition of foreign academic achievements at the EAH Jena (Enquire at the examination offices.)

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