International Exchange Programmes

The European exchange programme ERASMUS+ is organised directly by the departments. Applications are therefore not submitted centrally via the university, but directly to the Mathematical Institute.

Important information:

• A study period abroad is particularly recommended towards the end of your bachelor's degree or at the beginning of your master's degree. More information can be found in the FAQ.
• The programme is open to all students who are citizens of a European country or who are so-called ‘Bildungsinländer’ (foreign nationals with a German education), i.e. they can prove that they have completed most of their school education or their Abitur in Germany.
• Participants receive a mobility grant for an approved period, the amount of which depends on the destination country and is based on the cost of living. The funding period does not have to correspond to the actual length of stay.

Save the date: In January 2027, there will be an information session for Outgoings in the winter semester 2027/28 and the summer semester 2028.

More information can be found here.

Eucor - The European Campus is a network of five universities in the Upper Rhine region. In addition to the University of Freiburg, it includes

• Université de Strasbourg
• Université de Haute-Alsace (Mulhouse/Colmar)
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
• University of Basel

Students from these universities can attend courses at one of the partner universities without paying additional tuition fees. Students have the opportunity to supplement their studies with individual courses at a partner university or to study at one of the partner universities for a limited period of time.
Further information can be found on the Eucor information pages of the University of Freiburg.

The Course Catalogue of the Mathematical Institute contains links to the mathematics courses of the partner universities.
Contact persons for Eucor at the Mathematical Institute are the International Coordinator (at the moment: Amador Martin-Pizarro) and the degree programme coordinator Markus Junker.

EPICUR is a network of European universities that offers students the opportunity to take part in digital, hybrid or on-site courses, programmes and short stays at partner universities - often during their studies and in English.
Students at the University of Freiburg can complete interdisciplinary online courses, summer schools, short programmes or (research) internships via EPICUR.

Further information and current offers can be found on the EPICUR page of the University of Freiburg.

If you would like to spend a semester abroad outside of the ERASMUS programme, you basically have two options:

• Via the Global Exchange Programme of the University of Freiburg, which arranges exchange places at partner universities worldwide. In this case, the tuition fees at the host university are usually waived.
• As a Freemover, i.e. on your own initiative and independent of institutional partnerships. The application is made directly to the foreign university and the stay is organised independently.

The following options are available for financial support for this type of study abroad programme:

• DAAD-PROMOS scholarship: A DAAD programme awarded by the University of Freiburg. It supports study visits, internships or language courses in non-European countries, for example.
• Baden-Württemberg Scholarship: Funded by the Baden-Württemberg Foundation. It supports stays abroad at partner universities (not suitable for freemovers).

You can find more information on funding opportunities at the Service Center Studium.

IMPORTANT: Find out in good time if you want to complete part of your studies outside Europe. Places are usually only allocated once a year, so it is worth gathering initial information 1.5 years before your planned stay.

An internship abroad offers the opportunity to gain international work experience, improve your language skills and apply your specialist knowledge in a new environment. It can be completed during the degree programme or in the transition period after graduation.
You can also receive financial support for an internship, for example via ERASMUS+, the DAAD-PROMOS programme of the University of Freiburg (outside the ERASMUS+ area) or directly via a scholarship from the DAAD.

Further information on internships abroad can be found here. The EPICUR network can also be helpful in arranging short stays and internships.

Recognition

An internship can be completed as part of the M.Sc. Math in Data programme. You can also complete this abroad. You can find more information on planning and recognition on the degree programme website.
Bachelor students have the opportunity to complete a voluntary internship as part of the module "Internship plus" at the Centre for Key Qualifications (ZfS). This can be recognised as a pass/fail assessment (Studienleistung) in the interdisciplinary BOK area. The internship is self-organised; registration for the module takes place in advance via the ZfS.
Students of M.Ed. Mathematics can gain teaching experience abroad as an intern or assistant. Under certain conditions, this stay can be recognised as part of the school internship semester. Further information can be found on the website of FACE.

If you are coming to the Mathematical Institute for a stay abroad, the most important contact persons are briefly summarised here.

Contact person at the Mathematical Institute

Markus Junker is at your disposal for all questions concerning the creation of your individual study programme, the use of HISinOne (the online system for course registration and timetabling) and the general course of studies at the Institute. He can help you select suitable courses and support you with organisational questions during your stay.

Examination Office

The Examination Office of the Mathematical Institute is responsible for exam registrations and the issuing of certificates. Contact details and current information can be found here.

Mathematics Student Representatives (Fachschaft)

The Fachschaft Mathematik is the student representation of the Mathematical Institute. Here you can exchange ideas with other students, get tips on course selection and everyday study life and make contacts. The student representatives are located in room 011 at the Mathematical Institute. Further information and current events can be found on the website of the student representatives.

General offers for incoming students

The International Office of the University of Freiburg provides centralised information and assistance for exchange students, in particular a comprehensive overview of offers for international students with Welcome Day.