Erasmus+ Chemistry

Information on studying abroad for chemistry students
Information

On 6 November 2024, 16-17:00, IAAC Lecture Hall, an Erasmus information event for chemistry students takes place. Information in FriedolinExternal link

ERASMUS Coordinator Chemistry

Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert

Zentrum für Angewandte Forschung (ZAF)
Philosophenweg 7
07743 Jena

Exchange places and application procedure

Partner universities

Within the framework of ERASMUS+, we offer chemistry students the opportunity to take part in subject-specific exchange programmes at several partner universities.

Overview of ERASMUS+ exchange places

Conditions for participation

You…

  • are enrolled in a course chemistry (B.Sc., M.Sc. or teacher training) at the University Jena that leads to a university degree (up to and including a doctorate).
  • have completed at least your first year of study.
  • have sufficient knowledge of the respective national or working language in which the courses to be attended are held (usually language level B1).

Application

Application documents

The website of the International Office provides all information about the  application documents and application procedure.

Please submit the application documents as loose sheets of paper (possibly in a foil).

Notes on the language certificate

  • Ideally, you should already have the required language level of the teaching language at the time of application, but at the latest before commencing your studies abroad.
  • The  Language Centre offers language courses in: English, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Czech etc. Inform yourself early!

Application deadline and location

15 January (for beginning from the following academic year)

to the ERASMUS coordinator: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, 07743 Jena

Selection criteria and weighting

Motivation: 30%
Language skills: 30%
Academic achievement: 30% (credit points achieved so far 50%, average grade 50%)
Form of application: 10%

The way forward

  • Interested students should apply by 15 January.
  • Suitable students will be selected in the department and informed in writing about the success of the application.
  • Selected students will inform the International Office of their acceptance (see  Declaration of Acceptance)
  • Students are then reported to the International Office of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and to the respective partner university. The latter usually contacts the students directly.
  • Selected students fill in the corresponding "Erasmus applications forms" of the host university (mostly online forms and available from March/April on the website of the host university)
  • The International Bureau will explain further procedures and offers an orientation meeting at the beginning of the summer semester (invitation will be sent by e-mail by the Internaitonal Office)

More information

  • ERASMUS+ presentation at the beginning of the winter semester (usually within the first four weeks of the lecture period, please register for the event in Friedolin)
  • Information on further programmes and funding opportunities can be found at the  International Office