About the Program

With the Erasmus+ program and the Swiss European Mobility Program, you can study at partner faculties in other European countries. You receive financial support and pay no tuition fees locally.

Partner Universities

You can find detailed information about partner universities for the Erasmus+ program in our database.

Specify your search here by using the different filter options such as Program, Country, Institution, Subject Area, and Study Level. Please select SOT-Governance under Subject Area.

On the relevant university sites, you can also find some experience reports of fellow students, which may inspire your wish to go abroad even more. Happy browsing!

Application

Next application round: December 1, 2025 to January 13, 2026 (12 noon CET) for a stay abroad in the winter term 2026/27 or the summer term 2027.

The application form “Application for Erasmus+ SMS, Switzerland, Double Degree and Departmental Program 2026/27” will be available from December 1, 2025. 
Please apply directly via the online application portal. 

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria of the TUM School of Social Science & Technology for the application for a study place within the framework of our European cooperations are as follows:

• Study progress and academic achievements
• Letter of motivation
• Language skills
• Intercultural competence

If necessary, selection interviews may take place.

Application Documents

As part of your application for a nomination for an Erasmus study place, we require the following documents and evidence:

• Current transcript from TUMonline
• Current curriculum vitae
• Indication of up to 4 preferred universities including prioritization information
• A letter of motivation in which you explain your motivation for studying at the desired partner university/universities (max. 2 pages)
• Proof of relevant language skills (language of instruction and national language)
• Study plans for all desired study locations (you can download the form here)
• Specification of the desired exchange period: winter or summer semester (exchange period is usually 1 semester)
• for Master's students additionally: Bachelor's certificate

Bachelor's and Master's students should submit their application in English.

Bachelor's students (full-time) may only apply from the 3rd semester onwards (please note the regulations in the FPSO §38 para. 2).
Bachelor's students (part-time) may only apply from the 4th semester onwards (please note the regulations in FPSO §50 para. 2)