ERASMUS+ is an exchange network to which a large number of European universities and also some Turkish universities belong and in which 1.5 million students have already participated. A list of current exchange places for students of the Department of Architecture can be found at the end of this website.
The information brochure »Go out!« (opens in new tab) provides detailed information on scheduling, requirements, application and recognition procedures. In addition, the website of TU Darmstadts’s International Department offers a general insight into the ERASMUS+ programme.
Application Process
The application is made one year in advance at the International Office of the Department of Architecture. Exchange places are allocated for the entire academic year at the beginning of the year (January / February). The application deadline is November 30. A second application round for summer semesters is possible in May. The application deadline is May 31.
In addition to theonline application, the following documents are required:
- Printout of the online application for a stay in a European and/or non-European country (three universities)
- Attachment to the application form by FB15 (opens in new tab)
- transcript of records (printout from TUCaN)
- Letter of motivation in German (one page)
- Information and proof of language skills
- Confirmation of participation in the Buddy Programme (completed application form)
- Curriculum vitae
- Portfolio with at least three projects / drawings (max. DIN A3)
Please upload your files in the moodle-courseGoOut -Auslandsstudium.
A second, printed version of your application (portfolio) should be submitted at the Dekanat (International Office or letter box International Office mail department).
Recognition of Credits
The awarding of credits at the Department of Architecture consists of the individual recognition (opens in new tab) of the work done abroad as well as the presentation of the experiences abroad in a short lecture at the “International Evening”. During the stay, a short report in form of the postcard campaign “Greetings from abroad” or a post on the Instagram page of the International Office Architecture is a requirement in order to give interested students a direct insight into the reality of the semester abroad. In addition, exchange students undertake to write an experience report after completing their stay abroad, in which they describe their personal experiences abroad with regard to the country, the city and the partner university. Interested parties can view past reports on the individual partner universities in the following list of partner universities.
