The International Offfice of the University of Bonn deals with the administraive, non-academic organisation of your exchange. You can find general information and information about the application process here. The International Office coordinate also organises the welcome days where you get receive your Certificate of Arrival and get a lot of helpful inofrmation.

The application deadline for the winter semester is May 1 and for the summer semester November 1 of each year.

Depending on your concerns, you can get in touch with one of the three contact persons listed here:  

• General Advice for incoming students at the Department of International Affairs 

• Erasmus+ Student Advisor Philosophy (contact person for questions about studying philosophy via the Erasmus+ program at Bonn University and the Learning Agreement)

• Contact person for issuing the Transcript of Records and Certificates of Attendance for Courses

As soon as your home university has nominated you, the ERASMUS subject coordinator will send you further information. 

You find detailed information on classes at the University of Bonn in the electronic course catalogue (eVV), called BASIS. There you will also find the booking codes for your classes, which you have to enter in your Learning Agreement.

The University of Bonn has also developed a supplementary English speaking course offer. These English speaking courses increase the class program taught in English for international students. All relevant information you will find here.

On the website of the University of Bonn you will find helpful information about how to find accommodation in Bonn.

Contact: housing@uni-bonn.de

In principle, you may participate in all courses of the Institute of Philosophy. However, you should assess for yourself which courses are suitable for you based on your previous philosophical knowledge and your language skills.

We would like to ask you to contact the Departmental Coordinator before the start of the semester and before the end of your stay, as he will help you to transfer the classes you have attended into a Transcript of Records.

Most courses belong to modules, which form part of our regular teaching (though the seminar courses on offer in each individual module tend to differ each year). You can find an overview over the modules here:

Module Manual BA Philosophy (not available in English)

Module Manual MA philosophy (not available in English)

After you have received the confirmation for the Erasmus study place, register at the University of Bonn with the following steps:

• Read the instructions for registering in Mobility-Online (PDF) and then fill out the online form in Mobility-Online carefully and completely.
• Check the data you have entered, especially your e-mail address.
• Print out your nomination confirmation in Mobility-Online and have it signed and stamped by the ERASMUS-Coordination of your home university.
• Upload the signed nomination confirmation to your Mobility-Online account within the application deadline. This completes your application and your nomination by your home university.

In this program, students from Bonn (buddies) accompany newly arrived international students (mentees) as they begin their studies and life in Bonn. Tips, advice, and support from dedicated buddies make it easier for mentees to get started at the university and settle into life in Bonn.

All relevant information you will find here.

Within the Erasmus+ program, you have the opportunity to complete an internship at public or private institutions. This means that both the University of Bonn and other companies and organizations are eligible for internships. Your home university will provide you with information about the application requirements and formalities for financial support.

For more information see here.