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Academic Stays Abroad

Explore, learn, and grow across borders.

We encourage students strongly to pursue a semester abroad. As the IMES program is anchored in 5 different faculties, it does not have its own partnerships for academic stays abroad.

There are, however, several excellent opportunities to take part in a wide range of long- or short-term programs abroad.

We recommend that students spend their 3rd semester abroad. Ideally, preparations should begin in the 1st semester. Please be sure to observe the application deadlines.

IMES Paths Abroad

Why Study Abroad?

Academic stays abroad offer IMES students the opportunity to:

  • Gain international academic experience
  • Conduct research or write theses in a global context
  • Improve language and intercultural skills
  • Establish networks for future careers in environmental science
Short-Term Programs
  • Summer Schools(2–3 weeks)
  • Internships (4 weeks – 6 months)
    • Self-organized (Foundations, organizations, companies, ...)
    • Teacher Training
    • Erasmus + Internship (ZiBs, EUniWell)
  • Research / Thesis Writig (1-6 months)
Long-Term Programs
  • Semester Abroad (4–10/12 months)
    • University-wide partnerships
    • Inter-faculty partnerships (Dept. International Mobility, UNITE, …)
    • Self-planned; external organizations (e.g.,  GOstralia! GOmerica, …)
    • Faculty or insitute partnerships (ZiBs; Institutes)
    • Erasmus+ Semester Abroad (ZiBs, EUniWell)
Advisory Services

The University of Cologne offers a multi-level advisory system.

Central Level – International Mobility Department (Dept. 93) :

They offer consultation for

Decentralized Level – Centers for International Relations (ZiB)

Useful Contacts by Faculty
FacultyEmail
Lawzib-jura@uni-koeln.de
Math & NatScic.benn@uni-koeln.de
Human Scienceszib-hf@uni-koeln.de
Medicinezibmed@uk-koeln.de
Management, Economics and Social Scienceswiso-outgoings@uni-koeln.de
Arts & Humanitiesphilfak-outgoings@uni-koeln.de
Application Process

Plan your stay at least 6–9 months in advance.

General Steps:

  1. Identify your preferred program/partner university
  2. Fulfill language requirements
  3. Prepare documents (CV, motivation letter, study plan, etc.)
  4. Apply through the relevant office (Dept. 93 or ZiB)
  5. Await nomination and follow up with the host university

Here you can also find Application Resources & Templates offeres by the Departement of International Mobility.

Funding Opportunities

University Programs:

External Sources: