Application and Preparation

You have decided to study in Bonn with the Global Exchange Program? Here you will find all the information and forms for your application as well as tips to prepare for your time studying abroad.

Who can apply?

To apply for the Global Exchange Program scheme, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be currently studying at one of the University of Bonn’s partner universities (your nationality is not important).
You are interested in studying at the University of Bonn for one or two semesters.
Bachelor’s degree students: you must have completed at least the first year of your degree program before you begin studying in Bonn.

Students can apply in any academic discipline (excepting medicine and dentistry). Candidates will be selected by their home universities based on a variety of criteria, including academic performance, interests, motivation and language skills.

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Partner Universities

Africa

Ghana

University of Ghana

Asia and Australia

China

Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The University of Hong Kong
Tongji University

Israel

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Reichman University
Tel Aviv University

Japan

Keio University
Kyoto University
Osaka University
Rikkyo University
Sophia University
The University of Tokyo
University of Tsukuba
Waseda University

Singapore

National University of Singapore

South Korea

Korea University
Seoul National University
Sogang University
Sungkyunkwan University

Taiwan

National Chengchi University
National Taiwan University
Tamkang University

Australia

Australian National University
University of New South Wales

Europe

Great Britain

University of St Andrews

Latin America

Brazil

Pontifica Universidade Católica do Sul (PUCRS)
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

Chile

Universidad de Talca

Mexico

Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla

North America

Canada

University of British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Toronto
York University

USA

Louisiana State University (LSU)
State University of New York at Stony Brook
The University of Southern Mississippi
University of Florida
University of Kansas
University of Missouri - St. Louis
University of New Mexico
University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Washington State University

Application Procedure

If you study at one of the University of Bonn’s partner universities and are planning on spending one or two semesters at the University of Bonn, then please note the following application steps:

Application steps

Step 1: Nomination by your home university

You must be nominated by your home university for an exchange program via the Mobility-Online portal. Please contact your home university for more details on this. Nominees will be selected by their home universities based on a variety of criteria, including academic performance, interests, motivation and language skills.

Nomination period

For winter semester: March 01 — April 14

For summer semester: September 01 — October 14

Step 2: Registration via Mobility-Online

Once you have been nominated in a timely manner by your home university, we will send you a personalized link to the Mobility-Online application portal. Please read the registration information on the Mobility-Online website and follow the instructions in the emails that you will be sent after each step of the registration process.

Step 3: Upload the required application documents

Fill out the application form on the Mobility-Online portal and then upload the required application documents within the application deadline.

The following documents are required for your application:

Current official transcript from your university (including grade point average and explanation of abbreviations in English)
Copy of your passport
Letter of motivation (PDF)²⁴⁴⁴³

Application period

For winter semester: April 01 — May 31

For summer semester: October 01 — November 30

Step 4: Acceptance

Once the application deadline has closed, the International Office will review the submitted documents, will send you a letter of admission and inform you about all further steps.

Preparing for your stay

For those who have successfully applied to study as part of the Global Exchange Program, this page offers additional information in preparation of your study abroad here.

Please read the Incoming Guide carefully and follow the checklist before coming to Bonn.

Incoming Guide (PDF)

Checklist (PDF)

Link

Organizational, Formalities

Key Semester Dates

Organizing Your Studies

Looking for Housing

Students in the Global Exchange Program have the option of reserving a dormitory room when registering in Mobility-Online. All additional information will be sent to you by email after successful application. Students also have the option of seeking a private residence.