More information about the application process

Below you will find further helpful information on applying for a semester abroad at the Faculty 7.

1. Application process
   
2. Selection of universities
   
3. Documents
   
4. What happens after I apply?
   
5. Contact

Application process

All information about a semester abroad at FB07 can also be found on our website under the tab Partner Program Semester Abroad.

We are also offering an information event on the application process on November 12, 2025. The event will take place at 2 pm in WiWi1 A1100. There is also plenty of time here to ask any questions you may have about studying abroad at FB07.

Selection of universities

Partner lists:
Partner universities ERASMUS
Partner univerisities outside of Europe

1. How do I choose a suitable university for my semester abroad?
   
   When choosing the right partner university, you should ask yourself the following questions: Do I have the necessary language skills? How can I finance my stay? Does the range of courses on offer fit in with my studies?
   
   
2. What happens if I don't get a place at my three preferred universities?
   
   If you are unable to secure a place at any of your three preferred universities due to a lack of capacity, you will have another opportunity to apply for our remaining places.
   
   
3. I am applying for my first choice at another faculty. The application to FB07 is my second choice. How can I indicate my actual order of preference?
   
   Please let us know about your plans in our comments section and inform us as soon as you have received confirmation for another place.

Documents

The following documents must be uploaded during the application process. Templates that you are welcome to use can be found here.

1. CV
   
   Please upload your current resume here.
   
   
2. Motivation letter
   
   In your letter of motivation, you should describe your motivation for studying abroad for a semester (max. 2 pages). Please refer to all of your preferred universities. The language of the letter of motivation should be the language of instruction at the host university (usually English). If this is not English, we also require a German or English translation of the letter of motivation.
   
   Video: Instead of a letter of motivation, you can also shoot a video (max. 3 minutes).
   It is not possible to upload a video in the application portal. Instead, please upload the video to your Nextcloud and upload a document with the link to the video in the application portal.
   
   
3. PABO Transcript
   
   Please upload a current PABO transcript here, even if you are in your first semester.
   
   
4. Certificates
   
   Please upload the certificates relevant to your application here. These could be the following certificates:
   - Bachelor's degree certificate (for Master's students)
   - High school diploma (for Bachelor's students)
   - Certificates / (work) references related to international topics
   
   
5. Language certificate(s)
   
   Please upload your language certificates here. For a semester abroad at FB07, you must have at least a B2 level of proficiency in the language of instruction (usually English). Information on the required language certificates can also be found in our partner lists. Please also check the websites of the partner universities in case our data is not up to date. If you have language skills in the local language, please feel free to upload your certificates here as well.
   
   
6. Course listing
   
   Please upload our completed form course listing. The form lists the courses you would like to take at the host university alongside the courses you plan to take at our university in order to receive credit. This overview is preliminary and does not constitute a learning agreement. The overview must be completed for all desired universities. Links to the course lists of the partner universities can be found in our partner lists or on the websites of the partner universities.
   
   Note: Some universities offer special courses for exchange students, and participation in regular courses is not possible.
   
   
7. Enrollment certificate
   
   Please upload your current certificate of enrollment from the University of Bremen here.

What happens after I apply?

1. Deadline 15.01.2026 for a stay in the winter semester 2026/27 or the summer semester 2027
   
2. Selection interviews for Japan, South Africa, UK and USA
   
3. Confirmation (acceptance/rejection) with further information will be sent by January 31, 2026 (including information on registration in Mobility Online (only after acceptance!))
   
4. List of remaining places will be uploaded - Deadline for remaining places for winter and summer semester: February 5, 2026 - Confirmation within a few days
   
5. Nomination at the host university by the Office for International Affairs at the Faculty 7 (we will introduce you by name at the guest university)
   
6. Registration at the host university - You will receive all further information from the host university after nomination
   
7. Arrangement of the learning agreement - approx. 6 weeks before departure

Please check your emails regularly throughout the process.

If you are unable to take up your semester abroad, please inform all parties involved immediately (the Office for International Affairs (FB7), the central International Office as well as the contact at your host university).

Contact

Office for International Affairs, Faculty of Business Studies and Economics
Contact persons: Sandra Dinkeldein and Siegrid Cinar
Phone: +49 (0)421 218-66515 / 66513
E-Mail: fb07international@uni-bremen.de
Office: WiWi 1-building, Room: A 3140
Consultation hours: Monday 11am - 1pm
Consultation appointments: by prior arrangement