First steps

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The diversity of Chile's nature and the opportunities and personal challenges associated with it had excited me from the very beginning. I therefore made it my goal to travel through Chile completely from north to south.

Mathias Weber
Study abroad in Chile

Please read the following information carefully so that you can plan your theoretical study abroad early and successfully. The following sections will give you a general overview of study abroad opportunities, clarify general questions and point out important steps you need to take during your preparation.


  • Please note that there are also other forms of financing available when taking one of the many pathways to starting a theoretical semester abroad. You can find more information on financing here.

     


    • When and for how long would you like to go abroad?
    • Which partner universities might be suitable for you?
    • What are the semester times at the university of your choice? Do these match the semester times at the OTH Regensburg?
    • Would you like to take part in an exchange programme or go abroad individually as a so-called freemover?
    • How will you finance your semester abroad? You can find more information on financing options here.

     

    Plan your semester abroad with a minimum lead time of 12-6 months!

     


  • 7 Steps to a Theoretical Semester Abroad (at a Partner University)

    1. Independent research (see also sources of information)
    2. Advisory meeting at the International Office and with the faculty's international coordinator
    3. Decision / Application procedure
    4. Nomination, contact with the partner university
    5. Organising your stay abroad (flat, courses, etc.)
    6. Learning Agreement / ERASMUS+/PROMOS documents
    7. Submit applications at the International Office

    • International Office of the OTH Regensburg (IO)
      • The website of the IO serves as the first point of contact
        • General information on organisation and procedure
        • Information about partner universities
        • FAQ
    • Contact persons of the IO
      • Individual advisory service
      • Contact with other students
      • Online information services of the IO and, if relevant, of the faculty
      • Information material from partner universities
    • Departmental international coordinators, professors from the individual faculties
    • Homepages of the partner universities
    • International exchange students at the OTH Regensburg (Buddy Programme)
    • German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) 
    • Homepage of the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt)
    • Regional information about countries on the internet