International Students
Some 4,000 foreign students from more than 140 different countries are currently enrolled at the University of Bonn. The International Office provides a detailed range of information and support services for international students.
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We are delighted to welcome you to the University of Bonn. You can find all important information in our University of Bonn Fact Sheet (0,4 MB). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at erasmus-giub@uni-bonn.de . The most important information about the Geography Department can also be found in our English-language flyer (2,6 MB) feel free to take a look!
You can find all the information about nomination and application here (0,2 MB) as well as our new Erasmus flyer (0,7 MB).
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International degree programs and courses
The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Geography feature courses taught in both German and English. The international joint master’s degree program in Geography of "Environmental Risks and Human Security" is offered in conjunction with the United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) and is taught completely in English.
Additional services for international students:
- The interdisciplinary seminar “Germany: an introduction to geography, history and politics” is offered for exchange students in the winter semester
- The seminar series International Classroom Bonn offers English-taught undergraduate courses for exchange students.
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German language courses: Intensive German Course (before semester start), In-semester German language courses
Courses taught in English as part of Geography degree programs
Winter and summer semesters:
- B2: Advanced Physical Geography (6 ECTS)
- B8: Advanced Methods (various courses) (6 ECTS)
- B11: Physical Geography project seminar (various courses) (12 ECTS)
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B15: Consolidation module (various courses) (6 ECTS)
Winter semester:
- M2: Research Methods (various courses) (6 ECTS)
- M6: Consolidation seminar (various courses) (12 ECTS)
- JM1: Theories and Concepts of Risks (6 ECTS)
- JM2: New Approaches to Development Geography (6 ECTS)
- JM2: Earth System Science (6 ECTS)
- JM3: Research Methods (various courses) (6 ECTS)
- JM4: Academic Writing Skills (4 ECTS, non-graded)
- JM8: Risk Management in the Context of Climate Change (6 ECTS)
- JM9: Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response (6 ECTS)
Summer semester:
- M2: Research Methods (various courses) (6 ECTS)
- M7: Research Topics (various courses) (6 ECTS)
- JM5: Advanced Debates on Risk and Human Security (Human Dimension) (6 ECTS)
- JM5: Advanced Debates on Risk and Human Security (Environmental Dimension) (6 ECTS)
- JM6: Research project (different topics, 18 ECTS)
- JM7: Academic Presenstation and Communication Skills (2 ECTS, non-graded)
Complete course lists from previous semesters
The Learning Agreement must be completed digitally via a database as an Online Learning Agreement (OLA). You can find a guide from the perspective of a student at the University of Bonn here (0.9 MB). The ISCED code for the subject of Geography at the University of Bonn is 0532 – Earth Sciences. The contact person at the Department of Geography is Dr. Simone Giertz.
Application Deadlines:
Winter semester: May 1
Summer semester: November 1
Detailed information about the application process via our online portal Mobility-Online and all further steps can be found on the central website of the International Office.
Course Offer:
An overview of the University of Bonn’s course offerings is available in the online course catalog BASIS.
Further Information: details on housing, German language courses, and support services can be found here.
Language Requirements & Selection Criteria:
The application and selection criteria for Erasmus students, as well as information on required language proficiency, can be found through your home university and in our Fact Sheet (0.4 MB). No proof of German language proficiency is required for studying at our department – many courses are offered in English.
Support & Social Integration:
In addition to academic support at our department, the University of Bonn offers central services such as the Study Buddy Programme and the opportunity to participate in the International Classroom Bonn.
Support services in the Department of Geography
The Department of Geography set up its own buddy scheme in the 2017/18 academic year to help international students integrate more successfully and put them in touch with their German peers. Every incoming Erasmus student is automatically assigned a geography buddy.
Activities on the Geography Buddy program:
- Welcome lunch for international students, their buddies and the International Coordinator (during the Erasmus Welcome Week)
- Joint activities and excursions for international and German students (e.g. international barbecue evening, international Christmas party, trips to local sights)
- One-to-one help and support, e.g. in the event of administrative questions, preparing for written examinations or term papers
If you are interested, you can register by emailing erasmus-giub@uni-bonn.de .
Student Voices
First-hand reports by incoming Erasmus students in the Department of Geography
Studying and Working in Bonn with Erasmus+
Within the framework of Erasmus, international students have the opportunity to study at the University of Bonn or to complete an internship in Bonn. Information on how to apply to study and work in Bonn with Erasmus+ is available on the website of the University of Bonn.
Erasmus+ worldwide
The University of Bonn also cooperates with non-European partner universities as part of the Erasmus+ worldwide program. The following page contains information about the partnerships currently in place and the participation requirements.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. The contents of this publication reflect only the views of the author; the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use made of the information which it contains.
Study opportunities for refugees
Starty study gives advice to refugee students who would like to study at the University of Bonn. A consultation hour for refugee students is offered by the AstA.
Academic Integration for Refugees
The Academic Integration Program for Refugees (“Förderung der Integration in das Studium”) seeks to prepare refugees to enroll in a degree program at the University of Bonn and provide them with an introduction to the academic environment of a German university.
We hope both will provide you with useful information about the University of Bonn and help you in applying for our Erasmus Exchange Program. Above you will find some general and useful information about the university in general.
Contact
Dr. Simone Giertz
0.034 (110)
Meckenheimer Allee 166
53115 Bonn
Office hours
- During the semester: Tuesday 09.00 - 10.30 a.m.
- During the semester break: by appointment in the office or via Zoom
Meeting-ID: 996 0524 4248
Identification Code: 037806