Updated: 3/31/2025
The University of Klagenfurt (Austria) invites students to study during the I semester of 2025/2026
The Austrian partner provides:
1 Erasmus+ scholarships (from 850 to 1100 euros per month)
1 scholarship from the university (800 euros per month)
The student pays for accommodation on his own.
Winter semester 2025-2026 (October 2025 - February 2026)
Information on granting an Erasmus+ scholarship:
1) Before starting the mobility, the Learning Agreement (section ‘Before starting the mobility’) must be signed by all three parties: both the coordinators of the home and host universities and the student.
2) Upon arrival, scholarship holders must complete the enrolment procedure and open an Austrian bank account. The full amount of the scholarship will be transferred to their Austrian bank account.
3) The European Union (EU) recommends obtain 30 ECTS points per semester during an Erasmus+ semester. According to the internal rules and regulations, exchange students must complete at least 16 ECTS at AAU. The Erasmus+ ICM students must obtain minimum 3 ECTS points per month for the duration of their studies within the programme at AAU. Please note that if students do not earn at least 3 ECTS per month at AAU, the Erasmus+ scholarship may be reduced accordingly and students may be asked to reimburse the scholarship partially or full.
4) Upon completion of the mobility, students must submit a relevant recognition report.
Further obligations and instructions are set out in the Erasmus+ documentation.
Duration of funding for a scholarship from the university: 4 to 5 months (5 months if students wish to take an intensive German course before or after the lecture period).
1) Upon arrival, scholarship holders must complete the enrolment procedure and open an Austrian bank account The scholarship will be transferred in full to their Austrian bank account. Please note that this process may take up to three weeks after we receive all the necessary documentation (bank details, enrolment confirmation, etc.).
2) Minimum 16 ECTS.
3) At the end of the exchange period, scholarship holders will be required to submit to the International Office a copy of their academic transcript from the AAU and a two-page essay reflecting on their exchange experience and outcomes.
Selection criteria:
- English proficiency;
- academic performance;
- motivation;
- required documents.
Required documents:
1. Application for participation in the competition with a Dean's visa and an indication of the GPA.
2. Motivation letter in English from the applicant (not less than a page in length).
3. A letter of recommendation from a lecturer/supervisor/dean, written in English.
4. The original extract from the individual curriculum for the entire period of study signed by the rector in Ukrainian and its translation into English.
5. A scanned copy of the school certificate and appendix (original) and translation into English (for bachelors).
6. A scanned copy of the bachelor's degree and its translation into English (for masters).
7. High quality photograph in digital format (as for a visa).
8. A scanned copy of your international passport.
Documents must be submitted to the Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities.
On the day of the competition, the applicant must be present and ready to present himself/herself to the jury, explain his/her motivation for taking part in the semester study at the University of Klagenfurt ( Austria). On this day, based on the speeches and presentations of the participants, the jury will select the students who will take part in the semester study at the University of Klagenfurt (Austria).
Information on the competition will be announced separately.
Detailed information about the educational institution, faculties and specialities can be found on the official website of the university - https://www.aau.at
Should you have any questions do not hesitate do contact us via
📣Up-to-date information on the possibility of international academic mobility:
Exchange programme for Bachelor's degree students of higher education institutions
Global Undergraduate Exchange Programme 2025-2026
📍 The International Educational and Cultural Exchange Programme supports talented international students and provides an opportunity for future leaders to study in the United States to deepen their knowledge and learn about the culture and traditions of The United States of America.
🗓 Deadline: The programme for the finalists will start in the United States in September 2025 or January 2026.
📝 Documents required:
- an application form completed in English,
- international passport,
- two letters of recommendation with a certified translation into English,
- a certified copy of the academic record or an extract from the academic record AND an official translation into English,
- an official certificate with the name of the student's educational institution, faculty and course of study (without translation)
☝️ Requirements for application.
- full-time education;
- reside in Ukraine and study at a Ukrainian higher education institution in the 1-2 year (bachelor's degree programme) of the 2024-25 academic year,
- return to Ukraine after graduation,
- be proficient in English,
- J-1 visa
❗️ Deadline for submitting the application form: 15 December 2024.
For more information about the programme and to apply, please follow the link: https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchanges/global-ugrad/
For more information, please contact me and the specialists of the Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities of KSU at
Admission to study at the Pomeranian University (the Republic of Poland) for a year within the Double Degree Programme
The Double Diploma Programme is a joint educational programme of Ukrainian and foreign universities, which allows Ukrainian students to simultaneously study under integrated study programmes in two educational institutions of different countries and receive the diplomas of both Ukrainian and European universities. The Double Diploma Programme complies with Ukrainian and Polish legislation on higher education, regulations of the relevant ministries and European legislation in the field of education. Students enrolled at KSU are eligible to participate in the programme. Under the Double Degree Programme, a higher education student studies simultaneously under joint study programmes of two universities and is a student of both educational institutions. The periods of study are determined by the parties and agreed upon in accordance with the joint curricula.
The Pomeranian University is a higher education institution in Poland. The University is located 18 km from the Baltic Sea, in the city of Słupsk. The University has a campus with three dormitories, a canteen, a club, and a sports complex.
The students of the following specialities have the opportunity to join the Double Degree Programme:
- 014 Secondary education, 014.021 English language and literature;
- 014 Secondary education, 014.022 German language and literature;
- 014 Secondary education, 014.024 Spanish language and literature;
- 035 Philology, 035.041 Germanic languages and literature (translation included), first language - English);
Duration of study: 3 years
Language of instruction: English, Polish (except for philology majors).
Tuition fees: 400 euros per year
Dormitory accommodation: free of charge.
Transport and food costs: at your own expense.
First of all, you need to get the consent of the dean of your faculty.
Required documents:
1. Registration on the website of the Pomeranian University (conducted with a representative of the KSU Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities);
2. International passport (scan);
3. Documents confirming the completion of previous education (for bachelors - a certificate of complete secondary education and an appendix with grades translated into Polish. For masters - a bachelor's diploma and a supplement with grades translated into Polish). The translation must be done by a Polish sworn translator.
4. Photo;
5. Internal passport;
6. Certificate from the place of study (issued on request at the faculty)
Registration deadline: August of each year.
Deadline for submitting documents to the Pomeranian University: 15th October of each year.
Upon arrival in Słupsk:
1. All documents listed above;
2. Payment for the student card - 22 PLN;
3. Confirmation of the recruitment fee - PLN 85;
4. Confirmation of tuition fees - 400 euros (can be divided into 4 payments);
5. A photocopy of the academic record (all previous semesters) with a translation into Polish.
For more information, please contact the Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities of KSU at
Free semester study at the Pomeranian University in Słupsk (Poland)
Pomeranian University is a higher education institution in Poland. The University is located 18 km from the Baltic Sea, in the city of Słupsk. The University has a campus with three dormitories, a canteen, a club, and a sports complex.
Students of KSU can receive free education at the University of Pomerania for one semester in a particular field of study in accordance with the chosen study programme.
Students of the following specialities have the opportunity to join the semester study:
- Secondary education (English language and literature)’,
- Secondary Education (German Language and Literature),
- Philology (Germanic languages and literature (translation included));
Language of instruction: English, Polish, Ukrainian (except for philology majors).
Tution fee: free
Dormitory: 150 PLN per month.
Transport and food cost: at your own expense.
Terms of study: I semester: October - February; II semester: February - June.
First of all, you need to get the consent of the dean of your faculty.
Required documents:
1. Semester exchange participant application form (can be downloaded after registration on the Pomeranian University website. Filled in with a representative of the KSU Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities);
2. International passport (scan);
3. Photo;
4. Selected disciplines for study from the course list (must be 30 ECTS. They are selected and agreed upon together with the faculty leadership)
Deadline: June for the first semester; November-December for the second semester.
For more information, please contact the Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities of KSU at
Free semester study at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (Poland)
The Adam Mickiewicz University is traditionally considered among Poland's most reputable institutions of higher learning, this standing equally being reflected in national rankings. Poznan is not only the centre of Poland's theatre, music and artistic life, but also a cultural, commercial and business hub.
The university has three campuses located in different parts of Poznan. They are not only places for acquiring academic knowledge, but also create the identity of the city. They are the city's business card and a space open to residents.Tuition Fee: free
Travel expenses, accommodation, health insurance and food cost are at the students' own expense.
Benefit of the programme:
- the opportunity to develop scientific interests and use your personal potential;
- participation in the activities of scientific clubs (more than 120 to choose from);
- use of modern research equipment;
- research of the collection of one of the best academic libraries;
- various forms of incentives, such as away camps, summer schools, conferences, and seminars;
- funding for special programmes.
Required documents:
1. List of selected courses
2. An extract from the individual curriculum for the entire period of study + translation into English (send in one file, the translation can be ordered at any translation agency or done independently and sent for verification to the department's email )
3. Photo in electronic format (as for a visa)
4. A scan of your international passport
5. Certificate of proof of English language level B2 and above (if available)
Duration of study: I semester: October - February; II semester: February - June.
Application deadline: I semester - June; II semester - October-November.
For more information, please contact the Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities of KSU at
Scholarships for studying at the University of Klagenfurt ( Austria)
The University of Klagenfurt (AAU) is a young, lively, innovative university located in the Austrian state of Carinthia, a meeting point of three cultures. The international atmosphere of the university provides a high-quality education in the chosen speciality and invaluable experience of communication in a multinational community. The university has 4 faculties with 34 departments and offers bachelor's, master's, and training courses.
Students starting from the second year of study can apply for participation in the selection process.
The student must choose 16 ECTS.
Payments:
Tuition fee – free. Travel and accommodation costs at the student's expense.
Required documents:
1. Application for participation in the competition with a Dean's visa and an indication of the GPA.
2. A motivation letter in English from the applicant (not less than a page in length).
3. A letter of recommendation from a lecturer/supervisor/dean, written in English.
4. Original extract from the individual curriculum for the entire period of study and its translation into English
5. The original extract from the individual curriculum for the last six months and its translation into English.
6. A scanned copy of the school certificate (original) and its translation into English (for bachelors).
7. A scanned copy of the bachelor's degree and its translation into English (for masters).
8. High quality photo in digital format (as for a visa)
9. A scanned copy of your international passport.
10. Certificate of English language proficiency at least B2 (if available).
On the day of the competition, the participant must be present and ready to present himself/herself to the jury members, explain his/her motivation for taking semester studies at the University of Klagenfurt (Republic of Austria).
On this day, based on the participants' presentations and answers to the questions, the members of the competition committee will select the applicants who will take part in the semester study at the University of Klagenfurt ( Austria).
All interested persons wishing to take part in the competition for semester studies at the University (Republic of Austria) should first apply to the Dean of the Faculty for permission to participate in the competition.
For more information, please contact the Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities of KSU at