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Study Abroad / Erasmus+

Erasmus Partner Universities – Theater and Dance Studies

Erasmus Partner Universities – Theater and Dance Studies

Erasmus Partner Universities - Film Studies

Erasmus Partner Universities - Film Studies

The Erasmus+ program offers B.A. students in Theater Studies and Film Studies and M.A. students in Theater Studies, Dance Studies, and Film Studies  the opportunity to study abroad for one to two semesters.

Bachelor’s students are advised to study abroad during their third, fourth or fifth semester. Master’s students are advised to study abroad during their second or third semester.

The Erasmus+ program also offers the opportunity to complete an internship abroad.
 


The Erasmus+ program distinguishes between outgoing and incoming students.

Outgoing students are students at Freie Universität Berlin who want to study abroad; incoming students are students from partner universities who want to complete a study abroad semester at Freie Universität Berlin.

Outgoing: List of Partner Universities

The language of instruction at the host university is listed first. The host university offers a limited number of courses, which can also include courses without a focus on theater or dance studies, in the language listed second:

Belgium: Antwerpen
Universiteit Antwerpen (University of Antwerp) - 
Faculty of Arts
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 3 places x 5 months
Language/s: 1. Dutch / 2. English

Belgium: Gent
Universiteit Gent (Ghent University) - Studies in Performing Arts & Media
 
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 2 places x 5 months
Language/s: 1. Dutch / 2. English

Denmark: Aarhus
Åarhus Universitet (Aarhus University) - Faculty of Arts
 
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 2 places x 10 months
Language/s: 1. Danish / 2. English  

Denmark: Kopenhavn
Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) - Department of Arts and Cultural Studies
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 3 places x 10 months
Language/s: 1. Danish / 2. English 

France: Paris
Université de Paris III – Sorbonne Nouvelle
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 2 places x 10 months
Language/s: 1. French

France: Paris
Université Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint-Denis
 - UFR Arts, Philosophie, Esthétique
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 3 places x 10 months
Language/s: 1. French

Greece: Athens
Ethniko Kai Kapodistriako Panepistimio Athinon (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) - 
Faculty of Theatre Studies
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 1 place x 10 months
Language/s: 1. Greek / 2. English (very limited) 

Irland: Dublin
Trinity College Dublin - School of Creative Arts
Degree Program: B.A.,Admission: 1 place x 10 months
Language/s 1. English  
Note: Only for 2 semesters possible

Netherlands: Amsterdam
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) (University of Amsterdam)
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 4 places x 5 months
Language/s: 1. Dutch / 2. English 

Netherlands: Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen)
Degree Program: B.A., Admission: 3 places x 5 months
Language/s: 1. Dutch / 2. English  

Austria: Vienna
Universität Wien - Institut für Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 1 place x 5 months
Language/s: 1. German

Austria: Salisbury
Universität Salzburg
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 2 places x 10 months
Language/s: 1. German

Poland: Krakow
Uniwersytet Jagielloński (Jagiellonian University) - Faculty of Polish Studies
Degree Program: B.A., Admission: 1 place x 10 months
Language/s: 1. Polish / 2. English

Poland: Warszaw
Uniwersytet Warszawski (University of Warsaw) - Institute of Polish Culture
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 1 place x 10 months
Language/s: 1. Polish

Switzerland: Bern
Universität Bern - 
Institut für Theaterwissenschaft
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 1 place x 10 months
Language/s: 1. Germn

Sweden: Stockholm
Stockholms universitet (Stockholm University) - 
Department of Culture and Aesthetics
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 2 places x 5 months
Language/s: 1. Swedish / 2. English 

Slovakia: Bratislava
Vysoká škola múzických umení v Bratislave (VŠMU) (The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava)
Degree Program: B.A., Plätze: Admission: 1 place x 5 months
Language/s: 1. Slovakian / 2. English  
Hinweis: Nachweis künstlerischer Eignung notwendig 

Slovenia: Ljubljana
Univerza v Ljubljani (UL) (University of Ljubljana) - 
Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television
Degree Program: B.A., Admission: 1 place x 10 months
Language/s: 1. Slovenian / 2. English  

Czech Republik: Prague
Univerzita Karlova v Praze (Charles University in Prague) - 
Faculty of Arts
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 1 place x 5 months
Language/s: 1. English / 2. Czech

Turkey: Istanbul
Istanbul Universitesi (Istanbul University) - 
Faculty of Letters
Degree Program: B.A. + M.A., Admission: 2 place x 5 months
Language/s: 1. Turkish


Effective November 14, 2022 (information subject to change)

France: Paris
Université de Paris III – Sorbonne Nouvelle
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

France: Paris
Université Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint-Denis
 - UFR Arts, Philosophie, Esthétique
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

France: Rennes
Université Rennes 2 Haute-Bretagne
 
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

Italy: Bologna
Università di Bologna (University of Bologna)
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

Italy: Milan
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

Italy: Udine
Università degli studi di Udine (University of Udine)
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

Netherlands: Amsterdam
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) (University of Amsterdam)
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no 

Netherlands: Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen)
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: yes

Netherlands: Utrecht
Universiteit Utrecht (University of Utrecht) 
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1-2 semester
Courses in English: yes

Austria: Wien
Universität Wien

Degree program: B.A. + M.A., PhD, 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

Switzerland: Lausanne
Université de Lausanne (University of Lausanne) - Section d'histoire et esthétique du cinéma

Degree program: B.A. + M.A., PhD, 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

Switzerland: Zürich
Universität Zürich

Degree program: B.A. + M.A., PhD, 1-2 semester
Courses in English: no

Spain: Barcelona
Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona

Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1 semester
Courses in English: no

Spain: Madrid
University of Alcalá Madrid
Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1 semester
Courses in English: no

Czech Republik: Prag
Univerzita Karlova v Praze (Charles University in Prague) - Film Studies Department

Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1 semesterr
Courses in English: yes

Turkey: Istanbul
İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi (Istanbul Bilgi University)

Degree program: B.A. + M.A., 1 semester
Courses in English: yes


Effective December 02, 2021 (information subject to change)

Outgoing: Application

General Information

In the list of partner universities, you can find information about whether it is possible to apply for your study phase (B.A. or M.A.). The Erasmus+ program allows you to study abroad either for one or two semesters. Please visit the websites of the universities for more information about their course offerings and term dates. Generally, academic calendars vary from university to university.
 

Application

The application form can be downloaded on the website of the International Office, where you can also find further information on the Erasmus exchange program and application requirements:

https://www.fu-berlin.de/studium/international/studium_ausland/erasmus/bewerbung/infos_fristen/index.html

After registering, you can save the form and fill it out in stages.

A complete application consists of the following documents:

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae (in tabular form) with photo
  • Letter of motivation (2–3 pages) with a detailed explanation of your choice of host universities and description of your specific study interest
  • Current certificate of enrollment
  • Transcript of records (Overview Campus Management) and Abitur certificate
  • Proof of language proficiency in the language(s) of instruction at host university

Please send your application in digital form to erasmusthewi@zedat.fu-berlin.de, with the following information in the order listed below:

  • Last name, first name
  • Date of birth
  • First choice of partner university
  • Second choice of partner university
  • Third choice of partner university
     

Language Skills

You should have at least B1-level language proficiency in the language of instruction at the host university (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The language of instruction at the host university is the language listed first. The host university offers a limited number of courses, which can also include courses without a focus on theater or dance studies, in the language listed second.


The required language proficiency varies depending on the host country and partner university. Generally, you have to submit proof of proficiency in the language of instruction. For more detailed information, please visit the websites of your selected universities. For your application, please submit a language test from the Language Center of Freie Universität Berlin or another current language test. Documenting language proficiency via the Abitur certificate is generally not sufficient.

Application Deadlines and Notification

  • January 31 (for starting your study abroad during the following winter semester)
  • May 15 (for starting your study abroad during the following summer semester)

Please submit your application documents digitally at: erasmusthewi@zedat-fu-berlin.de

Only a complete application will be considered. After the application deadline has expired, all submitted applications will be reviewed. If necessary, selection interviews will take place. All applicants will be informed by email about the outcome of their application.

Funding

If you study abroad as part of an Erasmus+ program, you will receive a tuition waiver for the tuition fees of the host university. Generally, you will receive a mobility grant which varies depending on country. The grant generally ranges from 330 to 450 euros/month. For up-to-date information, please visit Information on Mobility Grants.

Other funding possibilities are Auslands-BAföG or funding through the PROMOS program. Moreover, there are scholarships for funding your study abroad. You can research these scholarships using the StipendiumPlus Database.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application procedure, funding or technical issues, please contact the International Office at Freie Universität Berlin: outgoing-erasmus@fu-berlin.de

For specific questions about recognition for credit points earned abroad (ECTS Recognition), please contact the Erasmus+ Coordination Office in Theater and Dance Studies at: erasmusthewi@zedat.fu-berlin.de

General Information

In the list of partner universities, you can find information about whether it is possible to apply for your study phase (B.A. or M.A.). Some universities also offer an Erasmus+ stay as part of a Ph.D. program.

The Erasmus+ program allows you to study abroad either for one or two semesters. Please note the information provided by the host university whether it is possible to study one or two semester.

A two-semester stay abroad can only start in the winter semester; a one-semester stay abroad can start either in the winter or summer semester.

Please visit the websites of the universities for more information about their course offerings and term dates. Generally, academic calendars vary from university to university.

Application

The application form can be downloaded starting November 15, on the website of the International Office, where you can also find further information on the Erasmus exchange program and application requirements:

https://www.fu-berlin.de/studium/international/studium_ausland/erasmus/bewerbung/infos_fristen/index.htm

After registering, you can save the form and fill it out in stages.

A complete application consists of the following documents:

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae (in tabular form) with photo
  • Letter of motivation (2–3 pages) with a detailed explanation of your choice of host universities and description of your specific study interest
  • Current certificate of enrollment
  • Transcript of records (Overview Campus Management) and Abitur certificate
  • Proof of language proficiency in the language(s) of instruction at host university

Language Skills

The required language proficiency varies depending on the host country and partner university. You are generally required to submit proof of proficiency in the language of instruction. For more detailed information, please visit the website of your selected universities. In most cases, it is sufficent to submit a UniCert certificate or another certificate about courses or exams you have completed successfully. Please add your Abitur certificate to your application and indicate in the CV if you have spent longer periods abroad. It is also helpful to take a language test at the Language Center of Freie Universität Berlin to provide proof of your language proficiency.

Application Deadlines and Notification

The applications for the winter semester and the summer semester need to be submitted no later than

  • January 31

Please submit your application documents digitally at: erasmusthewi@zedat-fu-berlin.de

Only a complete application will be considered. Students will be notified no later than end of March.


Funding

If you study abroad as part of an Erasmus+ program, you will receive a tuition waiver for the tuition fees of the host university. Generally, you will receive a mobility grant which varies depending on country. The grant generally ranges from 330 to 450 euros/month. For up-to-date information, please visit Information on Mobility Grants.

Other funding possibilities are Auslands-BAföG or funding through the PROMOS program. Moreover, there are scholarships for funding your study abroad. You can research these scholarships using the StipendiumPlus Database.


Questions

If you have any questions about the application procedure, funding or technical issues, please contact the International Office at Freie Universität Berlin: outgoing-erasmus@fu-berlin.de

For specific questions about recognition for credit points earned abroad (ECTS Recognition), please contact the Erasmus+ Coordination Office in Film Studies at: erasmusfilm@film.fu-berlin.de

 

Incoming: Erasmus+ at the Institute for Theater Studies

We look forward to our guests and welcome the students who will study at the Institute for Theater Studies as part of the Erasmus+ program. The following links and downloads are designed to help you plan your stay and find your way around the Institute:

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