Received the go-ahead for Erasmus – what happens next?

You will find all the templates and information on the individual documents in our download section.

You have to submit various documents prior to, during and after your stay abroad at the International Office of the University of Kassel.

Documents to be submitted before the beginning of the stay:

Digital Learning Agreement (DiLA)
This is a list of all courses that you are planning to complete during your semester abroad at your host university. Inform yourself in advance on the websites of the host university about the course offer or ask the Departmental Coordinator in Kassel. The Learning Agreement must include all the courses you wish to complete at the host university (at least 24 ECTS credits per semester or 16 ECTS credits per trimester).

Grant Agreement
This document forms the contractual and financial foundation of your Erasmus study period. You will receive your individual copy by e-mail in good time before the start of your semester abroad.

Deadline: 15.07. (Stays in the winter semester) - 15.12. (Stays in the summer semester)

You can obtain authoritative information about leave of absence from the student affairs office.
Important:
Semesters on leave do not count as regular semesters.
It is not normally possible to earn any credits or complete examinations.
Your performance during any semester abroad will normally be accredited, despite any semesters on leave. 

Insurance

An Erasmus scholarship does not include any insurance cover. Each participant is obliged to take out adequate insurance cover independently. Neither the EU nor the DAAD or the University of Kassel are liable for damages resulting from illness, death, accident, personal injury, loss or damage to property in connection with your stay abroad.
It is therefore essential that you take out adequate insurance cover abroad. The following insurances should be taken out:

-Travel insurance (including repatriation from abroad), if applicable
-Liability insurance (professional and personal liability, if applicable)
-Insurance for accidents and serious illnesses (including full or partial incapacity to work)

Legally insured persons: All participants should be in possession of a “European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)”. With the EHIC, national health insurance generally also offers basic insurance cover for stays in other EU countries. However, the cover provided by the EHIC or private insurance may not be sufficient, especially if repatriation or special medical procedures are required. In such cases, supplementary private insurance may be useful. As a rule, private international health insurance must be taken out for stays in Turkey.

Note: It is possible to participate in the DAAD group insurance at the participant's own expense. Further information can be obtained from the DAAD Insurance Office (Tel.: 0228/882-294)

Visa
Please find out in good time whether you need a visa for the respective host country. You can obtain binding information from the relevant consulates, the DAAD and the Federal Foreign Office.

Can I participate in the Erasmus+ program as an international student from a non-EU country?

Yes, all students who complete a full course of study at the University of Kassel leading to a recognized degree can participate in the Erasmus+ programme. This also includes international students from third countries. Please note that you may need to apply for a visa for the host country, depending on your residence status. It is therefore essential that you inform the Foreigners' Registration Office about your plans to study abroad and also contact the University of Kassel's Visa Information Office in advance: visa-info[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

Safety

Please note the safety information for your host country on the webseite of the Federal Foreign Office.

Each participant must arrange their travel to the place of study and the local accommodation themselves. Many of our partner universities offer places in student halls of residence and/or support when searching for accommodation on the private housing market.
Please contact the responsible persons at your host institution regarding this. An Erasmus scholarship does not guarantee that you will obtain a place in a hall of residence.