Applying for University Exchange Programs
Depending on your field of study and the location of your exchange, the application deadlines and required documents may vary. The application instructions will tell you exactly what requirements apply and which documents you need to submit by when. This will help you be well prepared to start a successful application.
In particular, make sure to arrange your proof of language proficiency in good time, as it often takes a while to secure a test date and receive the results.
The current application instructions will be published about two months before the next application deadline. After the application deadline has expired, the instructions will remain online until the next update for guidance and orientation. Please make sure you follow the most recent version of the application instructions.
Application instructions
Department of Law
After the application deadline has expired, the most recent version of the application instructions will remain available online so that you can continue to access general information at any time. The instructions are updated approximately two months before the next application deadline. Only the updated version will be valid for your application.
Regions:
Program of study Region Next application deadline Application instructions Status of the instructions All programs except for MCBL Overseas 15 October 2025
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 15 October 2025 (PDF, 437 kB) Current All programs except for MCBL Europe 31 January 2026
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 31 January 2025 (PDF, 737 kB) For orientation purposes only All programs except for MCBL Europe 30 April 2026*
for the spring semester 2027For orientation purposes only
For orientation purposes only
*Any spots that remained unassigned in the Europe selection process in January will be published on 30 April.
Department of Economics
After the application deadline has expired, the most recent version of the application instructions will remain available online so that you can continue to access general information at any time. The instructions are updated approximately two months before the next application deadline. Only the updated version will be valid for your application.
Regions:
Program of study Region Next application deadline Application instructions Status of the instructions All programs Overseas 15 October 2025
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 15 October 2025 (PDF, 437 kB) Current All programs Europe 31 January 2026
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 31 January 2025 (PDF, 737 kB) (from 31 January 2026, students of the bachelor’s program in Economics will also apply at this deadline for a stay abroad in Europe) For orientation purposes only All programs Europe 30 April 2026*
for the spring semester 2027Application instructions as of 30 April 2025 (PDF, 737 kB)*
Available exchange spots – 30 April 2025 (bachelor’s program in Economics) (PDF, 144 kB)
Available exchange spots – 30 April 2025 (master’s programs) (PDF, 124 kB)
For orientation purposes only
For orientation purposes only
*Any spots that remained unassigned in the Europe selection process in January will be published on 30 April.
Business School
Program of study Program Next application deadline Application instructions Status of the instructions Bachelor’s program in Business Administration IBEA program 30 April 2026
for stays abroad as of the fall semester 2027Application instructions as of 30 April 2025 (PDF, 300 kB) For orientation purposes only Bachelor’s program in Business Administration Double degree with the Guanghua School of Management 30 April 2026
for stays abroad as of the fall semester 2027Application instructions as of 30 April 2025 (PDF, 310 kB) For orientation purposes only Bachelor’s programs in Business Administration and Economic and Business Education Semester abroad 30 September 2025
for the fall semester 2026Application instructions as of 30 September 2025 (PDF, 265 kB)
Current Master’s program in Business Administration (MMM) Double degree programs 30 September 2025
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 See website of the Business School - Master’s program in Business Administration (MMM) ENGAGE.EU GSM 30 September 2025
for stays abroad starting in the spring semester 2026 or fall semester 2026See GSM webpage of the International Office Current Master’s program in Business Administration (MMM) Semester abroad and EMT program 31 October 2025
for the fall semester 2026 or spring semester 2027Application instructions as of 31 October 2025 (PDF, 405 kB)
Current Master’s program in Economic and Business Education Semester abroad 31 October 2025
for the fall semester 2026 or spring semester 2027Application instructions as of 31 October 2025 (PDF, 367 kB)
Current School of Social Sciences
After the application deadline has expired, the most recent version of the application instructions will remain available online so that you can continue to access general information at any time. The instructions are updated approximately two months before the next application deadline. Only the updated version will be valid for your application.
Regions:
Program of study Region / program Next application deadline Application instructions Status of the instructions All programs Overseas 15 October 2025
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 15 October 2025 (PDF, 437 kB) Current All programs Europe – starting in the fall semester (1–2 semesters)
(including double degree with Bocconi for the master’s program in Political Science)31 January 2026
for the fall semester 2026 or fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027Application instructions as of 31 January 2025 (PDF, 737 kB) For orientation purposes only All programs Europe – starting in the spring semester (1 semester) 30 April 2026
for the spring semester 2027For orientation purposes only
For orientation purposes only
School of Humanities
After the application deadline has expired, the most recent version of the application instructions will remain available online so that you can continue to access general information at any time. The instructions are updated approximately two months before the next application deadline. Only the updated version will be valid for your application.
Regions:
Program of study Region / program Next application deadline Application instructions Status of the instructions Bachelor’s program in Romance Languages, Literatures and Media (BA4) All countries 30 September 2025
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 30 September 2025 (PDF, 377 kB) Current Master’s program in Culture and Economy: History / Philosophy ENGAGE.EU GSM 30 September 2025 for stays abroad starting in the spring semester 2026,
31 January 2026 for stays abroad starting in the fall semester 2026See GSM webpage of the International Office Current (as of 30 September) All programs (except for BA4) Overseas 15 October 2025
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 15 October 2025 (PDF, 437 kB) Current All programs (except for BA4) Europe 31 January 2026
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 31 January 2025 (PDF, 737 kB) For orientation purposes only All programs (except for BA4) All countries 30 April 2026*
for the spring semester 2027For orientation purposes only
For orientation purposes only
*Any spots that remained unassigned in the Europe selection process in January will be published on 30 April.
School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
After the application deadline has expired, the most recent version of the application instructions will remain available online so that you can continue to access general information at any time. The instructions are updated approximately two months before the next application deadline. Only the updated version will be valid for your application.
Regions:
Program of study Region / program Next application deadline Application instructions Status of the instructions All programs Overseas 15 October 2025
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 15 October 2025 (PDF, 437 kB) Current All programs Europe 31 January 2026
for the fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027 Application instructions as of 31 January 2025 (PDF, 737 kB) For orientation purposes only All programs Europe 30 April 2026*
for the spring semester 2027For orientation purposes only
For orientation purposes only
*Any spots that remained unassigned in the Europe selection process in January will be published on 30 April.
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