Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where do I apply?

You apply via the mobility portal of the International Office Göttingen. The selection is made by a committee consisting of members of the faculty / subject, the International Office Göttingen and Student and Academic Services.

• Motivational letter – part of the application. Please upload in the portal.

What are the criteria for selection?

• Enrolment at the University of Göttingen
• Grade point average
• Language skills

What do I need to consider?

You find all important information in the:

• Checklist KA 131 - BIP Studierende (in German)

What documents do I need?

• Certificate of Stay (BIP)
• Online Learning Agreement

How is funding provided? What do I have to do?

Funding is provided by the Göttingen International Department in 6 steps:

• You have successfully applied and been selected (see selection).
• You will receive the link to the mobility portal and fill in the nomination online.
• You upload all the necessary documents with the nomination (enrolment, learning agreement, other documents if applicable).
• The Göttingen International Department will send you the Grant Agreement with further information.
• The Göttingen International Department will arrange the payment of the grant by bank transfer before the start of the mobility (subject to verification).
• You submit the final documents via the Mobility Portal and, if agreed, receive the Green Mobility funding.

What evidence must be provided?

• The submission of the compulsory documents is required for the mobility grant.
• For the additional Green Mobility funding, the submission of a declaration on honour is required (annex to the funding agreement).
• Appropriate dated evidence (e.g. train ticket) must be submitted for the additional funding of travel days in connection with Green Mobility.

What is funded?

Eligible is the presence phase of the short-term physical mobility (min. 5 and max. 30 days). Individual support can also cover one travel day before and one travel day after the activity

• 5 – 14 days x €70 / day
• 15 – 30 days x €50 / day

Possible top-up:

• Green Mobility for sustainable arrival and departure, one-off €50.
• Green Mobility up to 4 travel days with proven use of a sustainable means of transport.
• Social top up "Fewer Opportunity" physical impairment (starting from GdB 20) or chronic impairment, mobility with child/ren, "first-time Academics" (from winter semester 22/23) and employed students with a monthly income >450€ <850€ (from winter semester 22/23). Please indicate "special funding" in the nomination. A top-up for short-term mobilities can be granted once for 5-14 days for €100 or for 15-30 days once for €150. Please contact us for more information.

Where do I find the Learning Agreement?

The Learning Agreement is a compulsory document and the requirement of the EU education programme is authoritative. Unless otherwise provided, students are requested to use the Online Learning Agreement.

Who is signing my Learning Agreement?

• You
• The recognition officer on the part of the sending institution
• The responsible person on the part of the host institution

With the three signatures, the Learning Agreement is complete and fulfils one of the requirements for eligibility.

Is the journey organised? How do I get accommodation?

Unless otherwise provided for, students must organise their own travel arrangements. If necessary, the host institution will provide information about accommodation options, but a booking is not automatically made by the host institution.

How does the registration at the host institution take place?

The partner institution informs the participating partners about the procedure. A nomination is first made via the sending institution (subject). Further steps are then (after request) the registration in a registration portal of the partner institution.

Do I need to take out insurance during the short term mobility?

As a participant in the Erasmus+ Programme, you are responsible for ensuring that you have sufficient insurance cover during your physical stay at the partner university. This includes at least sufficient health insurance, liability insurance and, if applicable, accident insurance. The Göttingen International Department does not provide advice on insurance matters. Please inform yourself about the various benefits offered at an early stage.