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Study abroad Guide

Table of content

  1. What is a semester abroad?
  2. Why study abroad?
  3. Am I eligible to study a semester abroad?
  4. Your opportunities
  5. The application process
  6. After you get nominated
  7. Plan for your travel
  8. Study abroad
  9. After termination of the exchange semester
  10. Information and support
  1. What is a semester abroad?

A semester abroad is an opportunity to study at one of GUtech’s partner universities in Europe.

 

  1. Why study abroad?

Studying a semester abroad during your bachelor studies is a fantastic opportunity to acquire new skills, and to meet new people from all around the world. There are many reasons and benefits to study abroad, such as:

  • Learning to live independently in a different culture and society
  • Developing intercultural competencies
  • Getting insights into a different learning environment
  • Experiencing another life style
  • Connecting with people from different countries / cultures (networking)
  • Improving your language skills
  • Making your CV unique
  1. Am I eligible to study abroad?

The semester abroad opportunity is generally open to students who have:

  • completed at least 2 years of study at the Bachelor level
  • passed at least Germ 2 with an average grade C
  • no disciplinary record
  • achieved minimum cGPA
  • achieved 6.0 score in IELTS or equivalent
  1. What are the partner universities that I could apply to?
Name of institutions Country Bachelor Subject areas available in English Special programmes Classes start in Winter Semester approx. Classes start in Summer Semester approx. Application deadline at GUtech
RWTH Aachen Germany CS, ENG (some), AGEO (some), IBSM Thesis WS: 1.10.-1.2
SS: 1.4.-31.7.		 RWTH Exchange Worldwide
WS: May 25
SS: January 25
Visiting Project Students
WS: October 25
SS: April 25
Universita degli Studi di Brescia Italy Currently only for ENG Internships and Thesis WS: 1.9.-mid. Feb SS: mid. Feb – mid. July WS & whole year: June 25th
SS: October 25th
University of Applied Science Stralsund Germany IBSM WS: 10.9.-11.1. SS: 4.3.-28.6. WS: May 25
SS: November 25
Hochschule Neu-Ulm Germany LOG (WS only), IBSM, CS (some) internships available WS: 1.10.-28.2. SS: 1.3.-31.7. WS: April 10
SS: October 10
CBS International Business School

 

 Germany IBSM   WS: 26.8. – 15.12. SS: 3.2.-6.6.

 

 WS: May 10th
SS: November 10th 
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

 

 India ENG Strict application process, higher admission requirements WS: July-November SS: January – April WS: 25. March
SS: 25. September
Wilkes University

 

 USA Bachelors:
Applied Engineering
Computer Science
Environmental Engineering
Geology
Mechanical Engineering
Hospitality Leadership
Management
Supply Chain Management		 Masters:
Business Administration
Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering		 Fall: Aug-Dec Spring: Jan-May Fall semester: 25. April
Spring semester: 25. September

*Places at the partner institutions are limited.

  1. How to choose the right institution for pursuing completing a semester abroad?
    1. 1 Make your planSince going abroad is a new challenge and big decision, it will be very important to discuss your plans with your parents, before you decide to apply for a semester abroad. And discuss this with your academic advisor as well.
    1. 2. Begin your researchResearch exchange opportunities and collect as much information as possible about your preferred destination using materials available in MyGUtech. Discuss opportunities with your academic advisor and get your learning agreement signed.
    1. 3. Prepare all documents for the host institutionEach host institution has got its own requirements. You will have to find out about all documents needed to complete the application and get them ready before starting the application process. Required documents can be founded at Host University’s website.
  1. How to apply?

Step I: Get nominated by GUtech by following these steps:

    1. Fill in this application form
    2. Upload through the form these documents:
      1. Application to the international office at GUtech
      • Signed Learning Agreement
      • Passport scan
      • Transcript of records
      • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
      • Signed Parental consent
      • Include all documents listed on the host institution’s website

Step II: Get a notification to apply to the host institution

After completing ‘Step I’, your application will be reviewed by the IO at GUtech. If eligible, you will receive a confirmation on nomination. This means that you will have to start the application process at the host institution.

Step III: Appy to the host institution

Application to the host University

Deadline and application process will vary depending on host institution. Based on the nomination, you will be contacted directly by the host university and receive information about the further procedure (application, housing, course registration etc.).

      • Many will send you the link to apply after you have been nominated.
      • Some will also ask you to apply for student housing at the same time.

*Note: please ensure to you submit your application at the host university by the deadline and checking your email inbox and spam folder regularly is your re