General Overview:
The University of Regensburg in Germany offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines, fostering academic excellence, research, and innovation. Set in the historic city of Regensburg, a UNESCO site, the university combines modern facilities with cultural charm. With a global outlook, it promotes interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and practical skills. Its welcoming community and dedicated faculty enrich the student experience, creating a vibrant environment for education and research.
Application and Course Timeline:
| Nomination Deadline | Winter Semester 23/24
May 1, 2023 | Summer Semester 2024:
November 1, 2023 |
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| Application Deadline (for admission, housing, and intensive language course) | Winter Semester 23/24:
May 15,2023 | Summer Semester 2024:
November 15, 2023 |
| Sending of Info package/ letters of admission | June 15 - July 15 | December 15 |
| ILC | ****** | ****** |
| Arrival Dates for intensive language course / Check-in into student residencies | September 4 and 5 | March 4 and 5 |
| Course Dates and Intensive Language Course | September 11 - October 6 | March 11 - April 10 |
| Official Semester Period: | October 1 - March 31 | April 1 - September 30 |
Eligibility Criteria:
All exchange students have to be in good academic standing and need to be officially nominated by their home university.
Students should have language skills on level B2 as suggested by Goethe-Certificates, Test-Daf, TOEFL, IELTS etc. and should not be older than two years at the time of application.
Courses and Grading:
| Course Information / Course Registration / Course Load | Registration for courses usually takes place after arrival in Regensburg during the Intensive Language Course and/or the Orientation Program. The normal Course Load is 30 ECTS credits per semester. |
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| Courses Offered in English | Usually 3rd year Bachelor’s or 1st year Master’s courses |
| ILC (Intensive Language Course) | Students with no German knowledge or German knowledge between A1 and A2(according to CEFR) at the time of arrival, may apply for the pre-semester ILC that takes place in September/October and March/April. The course will take place on at least six different levels (A1-C1) as long as there are enough participants at each level. |
ILC Course costs: 350 Euro for ERASMUS-Students, 430 Euro for all other exchange students. |
Grading system
Housing, Accommodation and Transport:
| Housing | All exchange students should apply for student housing in one of the dormitories through the online application portal. UR does not have on-campus accommodation, dorms are located throughout the city. Rooms are single rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom. The deposit for the room is 350 Euro, reservation fee is 150 Euro and monthly rents vary between 250 and 400 Euros. | | --- | --- | | Transport | The campus, all dorms and city centre are connected by bus. The UR student ID card serves as a bus ticket for local busses. (Not valid during ILC) | | | |
Living Costs/ Fees
Visa Requirements:
Students need to apply for a visa (”Visum zu Studienzwecken”, “Nationales Visum”) at the German embassy/consulate, responsible for their place of residence.