Students & doctoral candidates

Going abroad with BTU

BTU students have a wide range of opportunities to study abroad during their studies. Whether it's a compulsory semester, a freely chosen stay abroad, a thesis, a research stay, or participation in language courses, internships, or summer schools. There are various exchange programmes and funding opportunities to choose from.

Anyone considering spending time abroad is welcome to contact the International Relations Office team at an early stage. Here you will receive important tips and advice for planning your stay abroad.

Students going abroad
Lecturers, researchers & employees of BTU
Internship Abroad
Teaching and Research Abroad

Current calls for applications

Second Round of Applications for a Semester Abroad in the 2026/27 Academic Year

Applications for a semester abroad are now open as part of the second round of applications. Please submit your application by 30 September 2026 to take up the opportunity to study in Europe or worldwide. Further information and access to the application portal can be found on these pages: Erasmus+ (EU), Erasmus+ (non-EU), Studexa.

 

Opportunity for Students: Study Abroad at a U.S. Partner University with Fulbright

German students who wish to study in the U.S. during the 2027–2028 academic year as part of a German-American university partnership program can apply to Fulbright Germany for a travel grant by December 8, 2026 (2:00 p.m.).

The scholarship covers travel expenses in the amount of 2,000 euros (lump sum) and includes participation in the German Programs Orientation Days as part of the Fulbright Berlin Enrichment Seminar from April 22–25, April 2027 in Berlin, program preparation and support from Fulbright Germany, and membership in the Fulbright Germany network of scholarship recipients and alumni.

We invite you to an online information session on November 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn more about our program and the application process. Please register here.

You can find detailed information about the travel grant program and the link to the application form on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact reisestipendien(at)fulbright.de.

DAAD-Scholarships

Please find all scholarships of the DAAD for students, graduates and academics here.

 

 

 

Moodle course on studying abroad

We provide you with all essential information and a lot first hand insights related to studying abroad in a Moodle course.

You will not only receive valuable information and inspiration for your very own personal stay abroad, but also announcements of events, experience exchanges and webinars. All relevant information on our application campaign for the academic year 2025/26 will also be made available on Moodle. We look forward to accompanying you on your adventure abroad.

If you have any questions about studying abroad, please contact the Mobility Team at any time:

 

Contact:

Exchange outside of Europe (STUDEXA)
Marina Lewandrowski
T +49 (0) 355 69 2562
marina.lewandrowski(at)b-tu.de

Exchange outside of Europe (ERASMUS+)
Ina Rothe
T +49 (0)355 69 2102
ina.rothe(at)b-tu.de