Application Instructions for the University Exchange Programs
The application deadlines and requirements differ depending on your host country, department and program of study. Therefore, we urge you to carefully read the following information and pay attention to the information relevant to you.
The application instructions contain information on
- where you can find information on all aspects of the application,
- what the application requirements are,
- which documents have to be submitted
- what the application process looks like in detail and
- what happens next after you submit your application.
The current application instructions will be published about two months before the next application deadline. After the application deadline, the instructions will remain online until the next update for guidance and orientation. Please make sure that you are following the application instructions in their current version.
Please note: In order to ensure a timely submission of your application, attend to all documents as soon as possible, especially the test date for your proof of language proficiency. Find out which kind of proof of language proficiency is accepted at your preferred university. The possible format of the proof of language proficiency is described in the respective application instructions.
Department of Law
The application instructions will remain online for general information purposes after the application deadline. An updated version will be available about two months before the next application deadline. Only this updated version is relevant for your application.
Regions: Europe = Countries on the European continent, including Turkey, excluding Russia // Overseas: all other countries
Degree Program Region Next Application Deadline Application Instructions Status of Instructions all degree programs (except MCBL) Overseas 15 October 2024
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 up to date all degree programs (except MCBL) Europe 31 January 2025
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 Instructions 31 Jan 2024 for information purposes only all degree programs (except MCBL) Europe 30 April 2025*
for spring 2026for information purposes only *On April 30, you can apply for all European exchange spots which could not be filled during the selection process in January.
Department of Economics
The application instructions will remain online for general information purposes after the application deadline. An updated version will be available about two months before the next application deadline. Only this updated version is relevant for your application.
Regions: Europe = Countries on the European continent, including Turkey, excluding Russia // Overseas: all other countries
Degree Program Region Next Application Deadline Application Instructions Status of Instructions Economics B. Sc. and M. Sc. Overseas 15 October 2024
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 up to date Economics B. Sc. Europe mid-January 2025
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 and possibly 30 April 2025*
for spring 2026for information purposes only Economics M. Sc. Europe 31 January 2025
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 Instructions 31 Jan 2024 for information purposes only Economics M. Sc. Europe 30 April 2025*
for spring 2026for information purposes only *On April 30, you can apply for all European exchange spots which could not be filled during the selection process in January.
Business School
The application instructions will remain online for general information purposes after the application deadline. An updated version will be available about two months before the next application deadline. Only this updated version is relevant for your application.
Degree Program Exchange Program Next Application Deadline Application Instructions Status of Instructions Bachelor's in Business Administration IBEA Program 30 April 2025
for start in fall 2026Application Instructions IBEA 2024
(only available in German)up to date Bachelor's in Business Administration Guanghua Double Degree 30 April 2025
for start in fall 2026Application Instructions Guanghua 2024
(only available in German)up to date Bachelor's in Business Administration and
Bachelor's in Business EducationSemester Abroad 30 September 2024
for fall 2025Application Instructions 30 Sep 2024
(only available in German)Quick Guidelines
(only available in German)Final List of Exchange Programs 2024
(only available in German)up to date
Mannheim Master in Management (MMM) Double Degree Programs 30 September 2024
for fall 2025 and spring 2026see website Business School - Mannheim Master in Management (MMM) Semester Abroad and EMT Program 31 October 2024
for fall 2025 or spring 2026up to date Master's in Business Education Semester Abroad 31 October 2024
for fall 2025 and spring 2026Application Instructions 31 Oct 2024
(only available in German)Quick Guidelines
(only available in German)List of Priorities
(only available in German)Final List of Exchange Programs 2024
(only available in German)up to date School of Social Sciences
The application instructions will remain online for general information purposes after the application deadline. An updated version will be available about two months before the next application deadline. Only this updated version is relevant for your application.
Regions: Europe = Countries on the European continent, including Turkey, excluding Russia // Overseas: all other countries
Degree Program Region/ Program Next Application Deadline Application Instructions Status of Instructions all degree programs Overseas 15 October 2024
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 up to date all degree programs Europe with start in the fall
(incl. Bocconi Double Degree)
31 January 2025
for fall 2025 or fall 2025 + spring 2026Instructions 31 Jan 2024 for information purposes only all degree programs Europe with start in the spring 30 April 2025*
for spring 2026for information purposes only School of Humanities
The application instructions will remain online for general information purposes after the application deadline. An updated version will be available about two months before the next application deadline. Only this updated version is relevant for your application.
Regions: Europe = Countries on the European continent, including Turkey, excluding Russia // Overseas: all other countries
Degree Program Region Next Application Deadline Application Instructions Status of Instructions Bachelor's in Romance Languages, Literatures and Media (BA4) all countries 30 September 2024 Instructions 30 Sep 2024
only available in Germanup to date all degree programs (except BA4) Overseas 15 October 2024
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 up to date all degree programs (except BA4) Europe 31 January 2025
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 Instructions 31 Jan 2024 for information purposes only all degree programs (except BA4) all countries 30 April 2025*
for spring 2026for information purposes only *On April 30, you can apply for all European exchange spots which could not be filled during the selection process in January.
School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
The application instructions will remain online for general information purposes after the application deadline. An updated version will be available about two months before the next application deadline. Only this updated version is relevant for your application.
Regions: Europe = Countries on the European continent, including Turkey, excluding Russia // Overseas: all other countries
Degree Program Region Next Application Deadline Application Instructions Status of Instructions all degree programs Overseas 15 October 2024
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 up to date all degree programs Europe 31 January 2025
for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 Instructions 31 Jan 2024 for information purposes only all degree programs Europe 30 April 2025*
for spring 2026for information purposes only *On April 30, you can apply for all European exchange spots which could not be filled during the selection process in January.
We are happy to help you:
Study abroad advisor for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Austria
Study abroad advisor for France, Italy, and Switzerland
Study abroad advisor for Northern and Eastern Europe
Study abroad advisor for USA, Canada, and Israel
Study abroad advisor for Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Study abroad advisor for Spain, Portugal and Latin America
Advice on selecting courses and recognition of examinations and coursework
If you have any questions regarding your stay abroad, here you can find the respective competent contact person at your school. They will advise you on any study-related aspects of your stay abroad, including the question of when a stay abroad can be best integrated in your degree program.
