Internationales Studierendensekretariat

Work placement

Are you interested in an Erasmus+ placement at the University of Wuppertal? If so, you must first contact the relevant faculty directly to find out whether there are any suitable placement opportunities for you and apply there. The International Student Administration Office does not arrange placements.

If you are interested in an Erasmus+ placement at the university of Wuppertal, please first check whether there are any suitable placement opportunities for you in the relevant faculty. You must apply directly to your chosen faculty. The international student administration office does not arrange placements.

When enquiring about placements, we recommend that you send the following documents directly to the faculty or a relevant department:

  • Curriculum Vitae (in German or English)
  • Letter of motivation (including a brief description of your area of interest)
  • Certificates obtained (if applicable)

If you receive an internship offer and have found a suitable supervisor, please contact the international student administration office to apply for enrolment. To do so, please use the Application for Enrolment in an Internship. Enrolment is compulsory for an Erasmus+ placement at BUW.

If you wish to apply for a place in student accommodation, please send an email to incoming[at]uni-wuppertal.de. You will then receive a link and further information regarding the application.

A semester fee is payable each semester (the amount may vary from semester to semester). General information on the amount and payment of the semester fee. The semester fee includes the ‘Semesterticket’ for free use of local public transport in Germany, as well as the student union and social contribution. If you are enrolled at BUW across two semesters, the semester fees for both semesters must be paid in full (semester periods at BUW are from 1 April to 30 September for the summer semester and from 1 October to 31 March for the winter semester).

Note:
If you arrive after the start of the semester or leave before the start of the semester, you can claim a refund of the mobility fee (semester ticket) for any full months you do not spend at the University of Wuppertal. Information on refunds

If you are interested in an internship at the University of Wuppertal, first check whether there are suitable internship opportunities for you in the relevant faculty. You must apply directly to your preferred faculty. The International Student Office does not arrange internships.
When inquiring about internships, we recommend submitting the following documents directly to the faculty or a relevant department:

  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae (in German or English)
  • Statement of purpose (including a brief description of your field of interest)
  • Certificates obtained (if applicable)

If you receive an internship offer and have found a suitable supervisor, please contact the International Student Office to apply for enrollment. To do so, use the Application for Enrollment in an Internship. Enrollment at BUW is mandatory.

If you would like to apply for a spot in a dormitory, please send an email to incoming[at]uni-wuppertal.de. You will then receive a link and further information regarding the application.
A semester fee is due each semester (the amount may vary from semester to semester). General information on the amount and payment of the semester fee. The semester fee includes the “Semesterticket” for free use of public transportation in Germany, as well as the student union and social contribution fees. If you are enrolled at BUW across two semesters, you must pay the semester fees in full for both semesters (semester dates at BUW are April 1–September 30 for the summer semester; winter semester from October 1 to March 31).

Note:
If you arrive after the start of the semester or depart before the start of the semester, you can receive a refund for the mobility fee (Semesterticket) for full months that you do not spend at the University of Wuppertal. Information on refunds.