Erasmus+ Studies
We are delighted that you are interested in studying in Wuppertal as part of an international exchange programme (e.g. Erasmus+) and hope to welcome you in person to our university soon.
Please note that you can only enrol as an exchange student if there is a valid partnership agreement between your home university and the University of Wuppertal covering the duration of your stay and your chosen field of study.
List of our international university partnerships
The duration of enrolment for exchange students is limited to a maximum of two semesters. It is not possible to obtain a degree.
Do you require further information? Then please contact us at incoming[at]uni-wuppertal.de
If you are interested in studying as a visiting student at the University of Wuppertal, you should first apply to your home university for the relevant exchange programme. Once your application has been accepted, the relevant coordination office at your home university will submit your nomination online to the University of Wuppertal via the ‘Mobility Online’ tool.
Deadlines for nomination:
Summer semester: 1 November to 15 January
Winter semester: 15 March to 15 June
You will receive a link via the ‘Mobility Online’ tool to submit the following application documents to the University of Wuppertal:
- a digital Learning Agreement signed by all parties involved (for ERASMUS+)
- a signed application form
- a copy of your passport or ID card
- A copy of your student ID card from your home university
- Proof of health insurance (EHIC, AT-11); for periods of study in Germany: certificate of enrolment and certificate of withdrawal
- for any times of study in Germany: Certificate of enrolment and/or certificate of de-registration
Application deadlines:
- Summer semester: 31 January
- Winter semester: 15 July
You will receive a link via the ‘Mobility Online’ tool to submit the following application documents to the University of Wuppertal:
- signed application form
- copy of your passport or ID card
- a copy of your student ID card from your home university
- current academic transcript
- if you have studied in Germany: certificate of enrolment and certificate of withdrawal
Application deadlines:
Summer semester: 31 January
Winter semester: 15 July
- Enrolment form (The enrolment form will be provided to you by the International Student Administration Office)
- Proof of health insurance (electronic notification from a German statutory health insurance provider regarding your insurance cover or exemption)
As a visiting student, you have the opportunity to take part in German language courses at our language centre . You can find information on the individual courses here.
If you are interested in a room in one of our halls of residence, please apply directly online via the Studierendenwerk Wuppertal. You can find details on this, along with general application information, on Mobility Online.
