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ERASMUS+: information and guidelines

The ERASMUS+ program is a European mobility/exchange program for students (detailed information at the International Center of CAU).

ERASMUS+ outgoing students:

ERASMUS+ program offers possibilities for CAU students to study at one of CAU's partner universities within Europe for some months. These periods are designed in a way that a minimum of 15-20 ECTS awarded at the partner university will be accredited and added to the students' ECTS account at CAU.

The M. Sc. Biological Oceanography curriculum offers a mobility window to study abroad within the third semester (WS).

  • General application deadline: December 1, 2024 - application (CV, letter of motivation).

Please contact the International Center of CAU as early as possible - latest two semesters ahead of your planned ERASMUS+ exchange phase (Erasmus+ Guide for Students of Kiel University 2024-25.pdf , Erasmus+ Vorabinfo für Studierdende and Erasmus+ Info I: General information for Erasmus+ Outgoings 2024/25 - the portal will be opened on January 15th, 2025).

This structure (attending 3. semester M. Sc. BiOc equivalent modules (for details contact M.Sc. BiOc study advice - general application deadline: December 1, 2024 - application (CV, letter of motivation). ERASMUS+ partner universities of CAU Section Marine Science (outgoing students of M. Sc. Biological Oceanography or Biology resp. related curricula like Applied Ecology or Environmental Sciences - only students of these curricula are eligible to apply via GEOMAR) are Naples, Tromsö, Bodö, Wageningen, Barcelona, Faro, Azores, Crete, Zürich - only Aberdeen (B. Sc. level) accepts students of natural sciences curricula)) ensures that students using the mobility window, can complete their curriculum without delay.

  • Students will be informed about their nomination status by GEOMARs ERASMUS program officer (M. Sc. Biological Oceanography) by December 15, 2024.

  • Nominated students then have to register themselves at the portal ERASMUS+ Online Registration for CAU Outgoings.
  • Based on this registration only, CAUs international office will contact nominated students.

ERASMUS+ - Student Mobility (see CAU).

ERASMUS+ incoming students:

Within the framework of ERASMUS+, GEOMAR and Kiel University (CAU) are happy to welcome a limited number of students to the modules of M.Sc. Biological Oceanography.

All interested future ERASMUS+ students, together with their ERASMUS+ supervisor at the sending (home) university, first have to contact the  International Center of Kiel University(CAU), then GEOMAR at least six months in advance of the planned ERASMUS+ mobility semester(s).

This is indispensable for finding the best courses, to make sure that chosen courses will be given in the semester planned, that there are free capacities and to prevent "sudden" cancellations of courses due to e.g. possible change of staff, research sabbatical, parental leave etc. resulting in missing credits during your placement.

How to participate in M.Sc. Biological Oceanography courses within the ERASMUS+ framework?

To participate in M.Sc. Biological Oceanography courses within the ERASMUS+ framework follow the steps below:

  1. Look for courses of interest
  2. Talk to your local ERASMUS+ representative
  3. Fill out the ERASMUS+ learning agreement
  4. Contact the CAU ERASMUS+ representative (also concerning housing etc.)
  5. Contact GEOMAR with the result of 1. to 4.
  6. Adjust the ERASMUS+ learning agreement as suggested by the GEOMAR and CAU ERASMUS+ representatives
  7. Sign the adjusted the ERASMUS+ learning agreement (also by your local ERASMUS+ representative)
  8. Send the signed the ERASMUS+ learning agreement to GEOMAR and CAU to have it signed.
  9. Plan your stay in Kiel thoroughly after receiving the all-parties-signed ERASMUS+ learning agreement

  10. Welcome to Kiel

Only performing this procedure will give you the opportunity to take part in our courses.

 

ERASMUS+ internships/traineeships

ERASMUS internships/traineeships (SMT) follow a different schedule. As GEOMAR does not have a centralized organization regarding ERASMUS internships/traineeships (SMT), students have to identify a working group of their interest (matching their skills and interests) and contact the head of this group. If there is the possibility for an internship/traineeship there, documents have to be set up and signed by the constituents – and the internship/traineeship will start accordingly.

Please consult GEOMARs website (Research), identify the group/research unit of your interest and contact the person in charge indicated there.

 

  • Exam registration: If you encounter exam registration problems please contact exam office biology (Office Examination Board (web)).

    Generally: for imported courses and courses outside of M. Sc. Biological Oceanography please always contact the person in charge of the module you are attending and the corresponding exam office.

    Campusmanagementsystem

  • OLAT is the central online learning platform of CAU. On OLAT you always find recent material for lectures, seminars etc. 

  • PD Dr. Frank Melzner
    Curriculum Coordinator
    Hohenbergstrasse 2
    Room 13
    Phone: +49 (0)431 600-4274
    E-mail: fmelzner(at)geomar.de

    Dr. Jörg Süling
    Study Coordinator
    Wischhofstr. 1-3
    Room 4.115
    Phone: +49 (0)431 600-4454
    E-mail: jsueling(at)geomar.de
    Consultation Tuesday 2-3 pm and Thursday 8-9 am - currently via zoom

    Annegret Stuhr
    Room 323
    Phone: +49 431 600-4028
    Email: astuhr(at)geomar.de

  • Next application period: March 1 to April 15, 2025

    More information at "how to aply"