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Erasmus+ ICM (KA171)

Erasmus+ scholarships for selected exchange universities worldwide
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In addition to the European Erasmus+ programme, Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers the Erasmus+ ICM ("International Credit Mobility"/Key Action 171) for exchanges with selected partner universities. Students, PhD students, PostDocs, and Staff of Jena University have the opportunity to take part in exchanges outside of Europe. Currently the ICM programme includes the following countries:

  • Ägypten*
  • Armenien*
  • Georgien*
  • Israel 
  • Jordanien*
  • Kamerun*
  • Kanada
  • Marokko*
  • Republik Moldau*
  • Nigeria*
  • Oman
  • Sambia*
  • Senegal*
  • Südafrika*
  • Tunesien*
  • Ukraine*
  • USA

Please note: In all countries marked with an asterisk (*), only exchanges of doctoral students and university staff are permitted under the Erasmus ICM programme. 

For a list of partner universities see below. The current call for applications (on Bachelor's and Master's level) is available for download. If you are doing a doctorate, there may be further opportunities at partner universities available. Please feel free to contact us (erasmusplus_international[at]uni-jena.de).

This programme is being coordinated by the International Office in conjunction with the Graduate Academy and other parts of Jena University.

In contrast to our bilateral exchange programmes, the ICM programme not only includes a fee waiver, but also a monthly grant of currently 700 EUR a month as well as a one-off travel allowance.

Advantages of Erasmus+ ICM

  • No study fees at the host university (occasional administrative fees apply)
  • Part financing of your stay abroad through a scholarship
  • One-off travel grant
  • Organisational and professional support for preparing your stay abroad via the International Office
  • Recognition of academic performance abroad through the Learning Agreement and the ECTS point system
  • Research and/or studying in a new country
  • Opportunity to learn a new language

Downloads Erasmus+ ICM

For Bachelor- and Masterstudents:

  • Exchange places supported by Erasmus+ ICM

    Scholarships worldwide with Erasmus+ ICM are possible at the following partner universities of Jena University, provided funding is available:

    Canada

    • University of Northern British Columbia (English Studies)
    • University of Montreal (Molecular Medicine)
    • Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) (Intercultural Business Communication)

    Israel

    • Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Economic Geography, Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research)
    • University of Haifa (Political Science, Life Sciences)
    • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Theology)
    • Technion (Photonics)
    • Tel Aviv University (Theology)

    Oman

    • Sultan Qaboos University (Arabic Studies)

    USA

    • University of Rhode Island (Political Science)
    • University of Arizona (Physics)
    • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Economics)
  • Extent and possible scholarship amount

    The support includes:

    • a monthly scholarship of 700 EUR a month
    • a one-off travel allowance (according to the EU distance band calculator; if necessary also a green travel top-up for using sustainable means of travelling for travels under 3.999km)
    • a monthly top-up for students with fewer opportunities of 250 EUR (see statutory declaration under "Downloads")

    The study fees at the host university abroad are waived under the Erasmus+ ICM programme.

    If you are expecting much higher costs due to a severe disability, a chronic illness, studying with children or similar, please contact us at least four months before the start of your studies abroad. In this case, we can submit a so-called long application to the DAAD on your behalf: erasmusplus_international@uni-jena.de. 

  • Conditions and duration of stay abroad
    • Enrolment in a full-time study programme at FSU Jena
    • Language skills in English at C1 level, occasionally B2, and/or knowledge of the local language
    • At least 3rd semester Bachelor at the time of your application

    Please note: Foreign students can not take part in exchange programmes with their home country!

    Duration: on average 3-4 months (12 months max. in one study cycle)

  • Application deadlines

    30.11.2025 (USA/Canada), 15.01.2026 (other countries) for the winter semester 2026/2027 and/or summer semester 2027

    15.07.2026 for the summer semester 2027 (= remaining places if there is an open call)

    Please send your complete application to the International Office, F.A.O. Mrs Jana Blumenstein. Application procedure.

  • Necessary application forms

    Unlike the bilateral exchange programmes, your application for an exchance opportunity includes the application for an Erasmus+ scholarship. Information regarding the necessary application documents be be found on our Worldwide application information page.

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  • Application process

    Apart from a few exceptions regarding specific subjects, the application is directly handed in at the International Office. Information regarding all necessary application documents can be obtained from our Worldwide application web page.

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  • Further formalities

    Additional documents that need to be handed in before and after your stay abroad, as well as during your stay at the host university, you will find on the page Documents, other formalities and checklists.

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For Phd Students:

  • Exchange places supported by Erasmus+ ICM

    Scholarships worldwide with Erasmus+ ICM are possible at the following partner universities of Jena University, provided funding is available:

    Armenia

    • Yerevan State University (Political Science/Eastern Europe, Biology, Law)
    • State W. Bryusov University (German as a Foreign/Second Language)

    Bosnia

    • University of Zenica (German as a Foreign/Second Language)
    • University of Sarajevo (German as a Foreign/Second Language)
    • Obala Sarajevo (Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research)

    Cameroon

    • Université Yaoundé I (Intercultural Business Communication)

    Canada

    • University of Northern British Columbia (English Studies)
    • University of Montreal (Molecular Medicine)
    • Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) (Intercultural Business Communication)

    Egypt

    • Tanta University (Mathematics, Computer Science)
    • Ain Shams University (Mathematics, Computer Science)

    Georgia

    • Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (Political Science/Eastern Europe Studies, Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research, Ancient History, Theology, Medicine)
    • Ilia State University (German as a Foreign/Second Language, Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research, Law)
    • Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (Ancient History)

    Iraq

    • Salahaddin University-Erbil (SUE) (German as a Foreign/Second Language)

    Israel

    • Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Economic Geography, Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research)
    • University of Haifa (Political Science, Life Sciences)
    • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Theology)
    • Technion (Photonics)
    • Tel Aviv University (Theology)

    Jordan

    • German Jordanian University (Oriental Studies, Intercultural Business Communication, Theology, Arabic Studies)
    • Yarmouk University (Religious Education)

    Moldova

    • Moldova State University (German as a Foreign/Second Language, Prehistoric and Early History, Eastern Europe Studies/Romanian Studies)

    Morocco

    • University Mohammed V in Rabat (Biology)

    Nigeria

    • University of Lagos (Biology)
    • Obafemi Awolowo University (Intercultural Business Communication)
    • University of Ilorin (Intercultural Business Communication)
    • University of Jos (Chemistry)

    Oman

    • Sultan Qaboos University (Arabic Studies)

    Senegal

    • Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) (Intercultural Business Communication)

    South Africa

    • Stellenbosch University (Economic Policy, Economics, Geography)
    • University of the Witwatersrand (Political Science)

    Tunisia

    • Université de Tunis El Manar (Oriental Studies, Intercultural Business Communication, Theology, Arabic Studies)

    Ukraine

    • Kiev Polytechnic Institute (Eastern Europe, Political Science)
    • Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Political Science/Eastern Europe Studies)
    • Chernivtsi National University (Eastern Europe Studies, Political Science)
    • Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (German as a Foreign/Second Language, Geology)
    • V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (German as a Foreign/Second Language)
    • National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv (German as a Foreign/Second Language)
    • Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy (German as a Foreign/Second Language)

    USA

    • University of Rhode Island (Political Science)
    • University of Arizona (Physics)
    • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Economics)

    Zambia

    • University of Zambia, Lusaka (Chemistry)
  • Extent and possible scholarship amount

    The support includes:

    • a monthly scholarship of 700 EUR a month
    • a one-off travel allowance (according to the EU distance band calculator; if necessary also a green travel top-up for using sustainable means of travelling for travels under 3.999km)
    • a monthly top-up for students with fewer opportunities of 250 EUR (see statutory declaration under "Downloads")

    The study fees at the host university abroad are waived under the Erasmus+ ICM programme.

    If you are expecting much higher costs due to a severe disability, a chronic illness, studying with children or similar, please contact us at least four months before the start of your studies abroad. In this case, we can submit a so-called long application to the DAAD on your behalf: erasmusplus_international@uni-jena.de. 

  • Conditions and duration of stay abroad
    • Enrolment in a full-time study programme at FSU Jena
    • Language skills in English at C1 level, occasionally B2, and/or knowledge of the local language
    • At least 3rd semester Bachelor at the time of your application

    Please note: Foreign students can not take part in exchange programmes with their home country!

    Duration: on average 3-4 months (12 months max. in one study cycle)

  • Application deadlines

    30.11.2025 (USA/Canada), 15.01.2026 (other countries) for the winter semester 2026/2027 and/or summer semester 2027

    15.07.2026 for the summer semester 2027 (= remaining places if there is an open call)

    Please send your complete application to the International Office, F.A.O. Mrs Jana Blumenstein. Application procedure.

  • Necessary application forms

    Unlike the bilateral exchange programmes, your application for an exchance opportunity includes the application for an Erasmus+ scholarship. Information regarding the necessary application documents be be found on our Worldwide application information page.

  • Application process

    Apart from a few exceptions regarding specific subjects, the application is directly handed in at the International Office. Information regarding all necessary application documents can be obtained from our Worldwide application web page.

  • Further formalities

    Additional documents that need to be handed in before and after your stay abroad, as well as during your stay at the host university, you will find on the page Documents, other formalities and checklists.

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