Study Abroad/ERASMUS #
Contact #
Kathrin Trommler
erasmus.geographie@geo.hu-berlin.de
For questions about course selection at the host university and signing the Learning Agreement, I offer an open office hour every Tuesday, 9:00–10:00 a.m. and 4:00–5:00 p.m. Book a slot here:
https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/f5c901ede35d0efd5f041e4e6202bfdd-1812400
Please note the holiday period: this office is closed from 10 July to 2 August 2026.
For questions about the application process, please contact the International Studies Officer, Monique Getter (phone: 030-2093-81139, email:
monique.getter@hu-berlin.de).
Please note the holiday period: this office is closed from 27 July to 14 August 2026.
Call for Applications for the Academic Year 2027/28 #
The next call for the Erasmus programme is aimed at students planning a study stay at an MNF partner university in the winter semester 2027/28 and/or the summer semester 2028:
https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/de/mnf/lehre_studium/internationales/erasmus
Shortly before the deadline, online information sessions on the current call usually take place. The link to the event will be available here shortly beforehand: https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/de/mnf/lehre_studium/internationales/erasmus.
Contact:
International Studies Officer
Monique Getter
Rudower Chaussee 25, Building 2
Room: 2.011
Phone: (030) 2093-81139
Email:
monique.getter@hu-berlin.de
ERASMUS+ Europe-wide #
The Erasmus+ Europe-wide programme offers a unique opportunity to get to know everyday university life in another country as well as its society and language. Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme for cross-border cooperation in various areas of general education. Erasmus+ Europe-wide enables students to study abroad at European partner universities.
Application #
New applications for the academic year 2027/2028 should be planned for January 2027. Please also find out about the semester dates of the partner university so that you can take possible overlaps with the HU semester into account early on and plan accordingly.
Further information:
https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/de/mnf/lehre_studium/internationales/erasmus
Partner Universities #
The Institute of Geography has a large number of partnerships throughout Europe. Here is a list of the international partnerships of the Institute of Geography (faculty website).
Benefits for Students #
- Study abroad for 3–9 months (between 1 July of one year and 30 September of the following year) at a partner university of the Institute of Geography
- Payment of a mobility grant (Erasmus grant), currently approx. €540–600/month depending on the host country
- Exemption from tuition fees at the host institution
- Academic recognition of credits earned abroad
Further information:
https://www.international.hu-berlin.de/de/in-die-welt/programme/erasmus/erasmus-europa/studium/foerderung
Additional Funding #
Depending on the availability of funds, it may be possible to apply for a social top-up at the HU International Office (students with disabilities or chronic illnesses; stays abroad with children; first-generation students; working students). There are also limited funding opportunities for sustainable mobility.
Further information: https://www.international.hu-berlin.de/de/in-die-welt/programme/erasmus/erasmus-europa/studium/zusatzfoerderung
Eligibility Requirements #
You apply for an exchange place through your faculty (MNF). Please note the respective application and selection criteria. Keep in mind that there is no entitlement to an exchange place – places are allocated competitively according to the published selection criteria.
Further information: https://www.international.hu-berlin.de/de/in-die-welt/programme/erasmus/erasmus-europa/studium/voraussetzungen
Erasmus Roadmap #
There are many things to consider and plan. The faculty’s Erasmus page explains in detail how the application for studying abroad works and which steps still need to be taken after a successful application: https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/de/mnf/lehre_studium/internationales/erasmus
Recognition of Credits #
After successfully completing your stay abroad, the question of recognizing the credits earned abroad is particularly important. During preparation, the Erasmus coordinator Kathrin Trommler and the program advisors will help you. Recognition after your return is handled by the Examination Committee.
Download the guidelines on the recognition of credits earned during mobility under the ERASMUS+ programme (in German).