Individual consultation appointments can be arranged with Sandra Schellack to arrange an appointment.


Erasmus+ is the EU program for the grant of education, training, youth and sport in Europe. On June 15, 2022, the European education program Erasmus+ celebrated its 35th anniversary of passing. It is a unique European success story and the European Union’s best-known program. In the meantime, it has supported international stays by an estimated 12 million people – including almost one million Germans in higher education.

“Enriching lives, openingminds.” is the slogan of the EU program phase 2021-2027. Erasmus+ activities focus on the mobility of learners and teaching staff. Through the unique experience of living, studying, interning or traveling abroad, participants gain self-confidence and improve their soft skills, discover other cultures and build interpersonal and appointment relationships with people from other countries. In higher education, online learning and teamwork are combined with short-term physical mobility abroad as part of “blended intensive” programs. The mobility activities are supported by language learning opportunities via the Erasmus+ tool for online language support (Online Language Support, OLS) or other additional forms of language support. It is expected that around 10 million individuals, including students, learners, professors, teaching staff and training staff from all sectors, will participate in mobility activities abroad over the course of the program. The 2021-2027 program focuses on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions and the grant of young people’s participation in democratic life. The Erasmus+ app provides support at every stage of the journey. You can find more information on social media at @EUErasmusPlus.

The Institute of Geography currently has agreements with 17 universities in eleven countries.

CountryCity
FranceDijon, Université de Bourgogne (BA, MA)
Montpellier, Université Montpellier, Paul Valéry (BA, MA, doctorate)
ItalyRome, Sapienza Università di Roma (BA, MA)
NetherlandsUtrecht, Universiteit Utrecht (BA, MA)
AustriaGraz, Karl-Franzens-University Graz (BA, master’s degree, doctorate)
PolandKrakow, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Instytut Geografii i Gospodarki Przestrzennej (BA, MA)
PortugalLisbon, Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território (BA, MA)
Scotland (UK)Dumfries, University of Glasgow, School of Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
Aberdeen, University of Aberdeen (BA, MA, doctorate)
SwedenGothenburg, Göteborgs universitet (BA, MA)
SpainMadrid, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (BA)
Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MA)
Valencia, Universitat de Valencia (BA)
Vigo, Universidad de Vigo, Facultade de Ciencias do Mar (BA, MA)
Czech republicPrague, Charles University Prague (BA, MA, doctorate)
HungaryBudapest, Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem (ELTE) (BA, MA, doctorate)
Pécs, Pécsi Tudományegyetem (BA, MA, doctorate)

A stay abroad is often one of the most exciting experiences in a student’s career. However, it also represents an organizational and logistical hurdle that raises many questions.

If you are personally considering moving to other European countries, the following brief instructions will show you the first steps. It is best to start gathering information about a stay abroad as early as possible. In any case, allow plenty of time for an application: if you are going abroad with the ERASMUS program, start planning at least ONE year in advance.

Before you actually apply for the program, you should think about the following points:

  • Studies
    • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education
    • Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Education
    • Teacher education
    • Doctorate
  • Internship
  • What language competencies do I have or would I like to acquire and specialize in?
  • Which partner universities of the Department of Geography do I find attractive for my stay?
  • Studying abroad
    • 1 or 2 semesters at one of the partner universities of the Department of Geography
    • Enrollment in the Geography degree program
    • Completion of the second academic semester at the time of starting the study abroad (in principle, an application is already possible in the first academic semester)
    • Participation for 12 months per study cycle (spread over several stays possible)
  • Internship abroad
    • min. two months in other European countries (independent of university partnerships)
    • Applications can be made at any time (please contact coordinators early)

Please submit your application to Dr. Sandra Schellack, Internationalization Office FB09.

  • Letter of motivation
    (stating academic and personal reasons, describing your study plans at the host institution; naming your “desired destination” and two alternatives)
  • Curriculum vitae
    (in tabular form)
  • List of credits earned to date
    (transcript of records for completed examinations; available from the student advising office)
  • Languagecertificates/certificates
    (e.g. high school diplomas, other language courses)
  • Credits (previous credits earned at Mainz University and academic qualification acquired)
  • Duration of study (duration of the program of study to date)
  • Motivation (academic and personal reasons for studying abroad with ERASMUS)
  • Study project (planning and feasibility of the study project at the host institution)
  • Language proficiency (at least good knowledge of the language of instruction and, if necessary, basic knowledge of the national language if this differs from the language of instruction)
  • Social aspects (e.g. social commitment in clubs, voluntary work, language tandems, employee of the General Students’ Committee)

If you have any questions about credits for study abroad and Learning Agreements, please contact the responsible ERASMUS+ subject coordinators/academic advisory offices.

Learning Agreements and recognition of credits earned during study abroad