ERASMUS
The Department of Spatial Planning supports the international exchange of students within the framework of the EU program Lifelong Learning/ERASMUS. So far, the Department of Spatial Planning has signed cooperation agreements for the exchange of students and lecturers with about 50 universities in EU member states, as well as in Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. New contacts to further potential partner universities are constantly being established.
General Information
General information about ERASMUS studies, e.g. regarding the duration of stay or the benefits, can be found at the International Office.
Specific information on the study abroad program in spatial planning can be found in this brochure (German).
Application
Every winter semester, applications for the available study abroad spots take place. Before each application phase, a comprehensive information session is held, where all details about the application process and the allocation of spots to students of the Department of Spatial Planning are provided. This usually takes place at the end of November, and the date and time are announced on our homepage and Instagram account (erasmus.raumplanung).
Attending the annual information session is highly recommended for students, as very comprehensive and useful information is provided, and students' questions regarding studying abroad are addressed.
To apply for one of the partner universities of the Department of Spatial Planning, an application form must be completed on the ERASMUS website by December 23rd, following the information session. The form should include the preferred university and two alternatives. This way, an alternative university may be assigned if the first choice could not be allocated. In the motivation letter, which should be no more than one DIN A4 page, students should explain why they are suitable for the desired university. Additionally, a CV and the passport number should be prepared. By January, students will be informed about the allocation of spots.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Erasmus team at erasmus.rptu-dortmundde and visit our Q&A ERASMUS page.
Testimonials
The International Office has published reports of former ERASMUS students (returnees) on their homepage, which can be found here. Students of the Department of Spatial Planning have also created the website Planerwelt, where you can find more reports of their experiences.