Student mobility

Erasmus+ mobility for study purposes - Outgoing

As an outgoing student at Münster University of Music, you can apply for a stay of one to two semesters at one of our numerous partner universities. We will be happy to support you in planning your studies abroad. This also includes support in applying for funding, such as an Erasmus+ scholarship.

Why Erasmus+?

• Financial Support: You will receive a monthly grant to cover your living costs in the host country. The amount of the grant depends on the cost of living in the host country.
• No tuition fees: During your Erasmus+ studies, you are exempt from tuition fees in the host country.
• Academic recognition: Your academic achievements abroad are generally recognized by Münster University of Music. This means that there are no delays in the course of your studies.
• Diverse partner universities: You can study at one of our numerous partner universities in Europe.
• Additional funding: Erasmus+ offers special funding for students with a disability, chronic illness, child(ren), from a non-academic family or with employment. It is also possible to submit a real cost application for additional costs incurred abroad.
• Travel allowance: In addition to your funding rate, you will receive a one-off travel allowance depending on the distance to your host university. This lump sum is higher for environmentally friendly travel to and from the host university (green travel).

Who can apply?

• Students enrolled at Münster University of Music who have successfully completed at least two semesters (regardless of their nationality).
• Erasmus+ mobility is generally possible even after the standard period of study has been exceeded.

How do I apply?

1. If you are interested in an Erasmus+ stay, please contact the study coordination office at studienkoordination.mhs@uni-muenster.de to arrange a consultation appointment.

The following steps 2 and 3 can also be done in parallel.

2. Register and apply between January 1 and April 1 via EASY Mobility Online.

First you register and can then enter your further data and upload application documents for the application process. Only after the University of Music Münster has nominated you via the system can you upload the application documents to your chosen university abroad if they also work with EASY Mobility Online. You can find instructions from AEC here.

As a rule, the following documents / files must be uploaded:

• Letter of Recommendation - from main subject teacher or similar (for an application to non-German speaking countries in English)
• Application video (sound and image) with details of the recorded works
• CV/Curriculum Vitae (for an application to non-German speaking countries in English)
• Transcript of Records
• Letter of motivation (for application to non-German countries in English)
• Passport photo
• List of desired courses at the host university(ies) (study plan)

You can apply to up to four universities at the same time.

3. Find out about the application process at the host universities on their websites and contact the teacher of your choice. An overview of the partner institutions can be found here.

When applying via the website of the desired host university, please note the respective application deadlines, as these may be before April 1.

Further information on Erasmus+ outgoing study exchanges at the University of Münster can be found here.

Erasmus alumni share their experiences here.

Erasmus+ mobility for study purposes - Incoming

As incoming students from partner universities, you can study at Münster University of Music for a stay of one to two semesters.

The language of instruction at Münster University of Music is German. However, other arrangements can be made after consultation.

How do I apply?

After consultation with your home university, you apply via EASY Mobility Online between January 1 and April 1.

If your home university does not work with EASY Mobilty Online, you can find instructions from AEC here.

First you register and can then enter your further data and upload application documents for the application procedure.

As a rule, the following documents / files must be uploaded:

• Application video (sound and image) with details of the recorded works

• Letter of motivation (German or English)

• CV/Curriculum Vitae (German or English)

• Transcript of Records (German or English)

• Letter of recommendation from the main subject teacher or similar (German or English)

• Passport photo

• Relevant language certificates (mandatory)

• List of desired courses at the MHS (study plan)

You can find the semester dates here. Please note that enrollment and welcome by the International Office usually takes place in mid-September or mid-March.

Further information on the Erasmus+ Incoming Study Exchange at the University of Münster can be found here.

The Language Center of the University of Münster offers language courses at different levels, as well as an international choir project. You can find more information here.

Erasmus+ mobility for internship purposes - Outgoing

Internships as part of your studies may also be eligible for funding under the Erasmus+ program.

Why Erasmus+?

• Financial support: You will receive a mobility grant depending on the cost of living in another European country. Special grants are possible.
• Networking/ practical experience: You will expand your network and gain international work experience.

Who can apply?

• You must be enrolled as a student at the University of Münster for the entire period of the internship (or, in the case of graduates, at the time of your application) and be seeking a degree at the University of Münster.
• You will complete a full-time internship of at least two months abroad in presence.
• You have the required insurance cover and apply by the deadline.
• The mobility has been agreed with your department and the internship placement and complies with the formal requirements for student mobility for internship purposes via Erasmus+.

How do I apply?

Staff mobility is mainly organized by the Career Service. All information, including deadlines and the link to the application form, can be found here.

As part of the application, a Learning Agreement must be signed by the department. Please contact us at studienkoordination.mhs@uni-muenster.de.  

PROMOS

PROMOS is a mobility program of the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch-Dienst (DAAD), which supports shorter stays abroad by German students (up to six months) worldwide. Students at the University of Münster can apply directly to the University of Münster for financial support for certain study-related projects abroad. In addition to German students or equivalent persons according to § 8 BAföG, non-German students and graduates can now also be funded if they are enrolled in a degree program at a German university with the aim of obtaining a degree at the German university or are doing a doctorate at a German university. The regulation initially applies for a test phase of two years. Stays in home countries are excluded. Short-term and one-year scholarships for doctoral candidates and one-year scholarships for students are applied for directly via the DAAD.Die Auswahl der PROMOS-Stipendiatinnen und PROMOS-Stipendiaten trifft der jeweilige Fachbereich.

The complete application documents must be submitted to the International Office of Münster University by the following application deadlines:

• by October 15 for projects starting in the period January-June of the following year
• by April 15 for projects starting in the period July-December

Information on the application documents can be found on the website of the International Office here.