ERASMUS | Study Abroad UK

List of Partner Universities – Department of English and American Studies 

Students can apply for Erasmus or study abroad programmes in the UK for summer semester 2026 on a rolling basis. Remaining places will be allocated based on availability and the application deadlines of the partner universities.

Information on Erasmus or UK programmes and nomination: +
Information on Erasmus grants:
Information on financial support for studying abroad in the UK (PLUS Study Abroad Grant):

For detailed information on the grants available, please contact the International Relations Office.

Students also have the option to spend a semester or a year at a CIVIS partner university (including the University of Glasgow) – please see information at the link.

The Department of English and American Studies currently cooperates with over 20 Erasmus partner universities in Europe (see List of Partner Universities – Department of English and American Studies), at which students can complete a study abroad period of one or two semesters per cycle of study. Information about the individual partner institutions can be found on their respective websites. For further information about the mobility programmes, please contact the department members listed below.

Procedure

  • Research our partner universities through their websites and select three universities for your application.
    Most universities have a dedicated page for Erasmus or International Students (usually under International Office, Study Abroad Office, Foreign Students Office).
  • Fill in our department’s application form and along with a brief letter of motivation in English (max. approx. 250-300 words) submit it to Christopher Herzog (, 3.252) by 15 January in the year before you would like to take part in the exchange (you are registering then for the following academic year).
  • You will be nominated by the Academic Coordinator to study at one of our partner universities. Places are allocated according to availability and academic achievement.
  • Wait for the partner university to confirm your nomination and send you information on their application process. Then complete all of the host institution’s application requirements. Please note that application deadlines vary for each institution.
  • Complete all forms required by our university’s International Relations Office, according to their guidelines.


Credit Transfer

Please contact Christopher Herzog () prior your Erasmus semester, to have your course selection approved and ensure that credits earned at the partner institution will be transferred accordingly once you return.


Erasmus Office Hours by appointment. Please contact:

  • General advice and information (Outgoing): Mag. Dr. Christopher Herzog (), Mag. Julia Hartinger (), Mag. Irmgard Delpos ()
  • Submission of application forms (Outgoing): Christopher Herzog
  • Guidance course selection (Learning Agreements) and credit transfer: Christopher Herzog
  • Support and guidance for incoming students: Julia Hartinger, Christopher Herzog

Let’s Go International: Information for outgoing Erasmus students (PPP)

For Department staff:
Formular/Bestätigung: zusätzliche ECTS für Erasmus-Incomings