Tip for an excursion during your Erasmus+ stay in Marseille: La Ciotat, a coastal community on the Côte d'Azur. Image: Hamish Grant / TUM
Erasmus+ students during an excursion to the Danish Wadden Sea Islands. Image: Michael Meier / TUM
The evening mood in Athens whets one's appetite for studying a semester in Greece. Image: Sofia Pavlova / TUM
"Paris is always a good idea" – The French capital is one of many fantastic opportunities for a stay abroad via Erasmus+. Image: Jörg Kammermann / TUM
Studying abroad broadens one's horizons: An Erasmus+ student enjoys the view across the Icelandic highlands. Image: Yannick Rödel
Interested in studying abroad in Europe while expanding your academic, language, and intercultural skills? Take advantage of the opportunities offered by Erasmus+ and gain valuable international experience at one of TUM's European partner universities. The Erasmus+ program provides financial support, and no tuition fees are charged at the host university. Academic achievements abroad can be recognized in consultation with your School. Applications for stays abroad in the summer and winter semesters are possible every year in December.
Apply for stays in the winter term 2027/28 and summer term 2028
Application period from December 1, 2026 to January 12, 2027 (12:00 p.m.)
The application form “Application for Erasmus+ SMS, Switzerland, Double Degree and Departmental Program 2027/28” will be available from December 1, 2026.
Please apply directly via the online application portal (please access the portal only through this link).
Detailed information on the application process
For students of TUM Department of Architecture (Bachelor / Master), LS Landscape Architecture and TUM School of Management: please submit your application first via their respective application tool. Please check the websites of these schools and departments for any different deadlines and procedures.
Online info events: Erasmus+ How to apply and prepare your stay
November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. (German)
November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. (English)
In this info event, the Erasmus+ team of TUM G&A provides guidance for your application to the Erasmus+ program:
- Where and in what form are stays abroad, studies at partner universities and internships possible?
- Does it make sense to apply now and what do you need to take into account by applying?
- How do you get financial support and recognition of your achievements?
You will receive a comprehensive general overview of the program as well as important insights and personal experience reports from students who have already completed an Erasmus semester or are currently abroad. Afterwards, you can discuss specific questions with Erasmus+ representatives from some schools and departments in breakout rooms (from 6 p.m.). Both info events will take place online via Teams.
Join the info session 2 p.m., in German (Code: gT7HQ7YZ)
Join the info session 4 p.m., in English (Code: 7zY9oA9W)
How it works
- General consultation on exchange opportunities and the required language skills for your desired host country by the Erasmus coordinators of your TUM School/subject area before the application phase
- Submit your application via the online portal once the application phase begins
- In the next step, the TUM Schools/subject areas select and nominate candidates
- Application to the partner university
- Before mobility: Submit the required documents for the first grant installment
- After mobility: Upload the required documents for the second grant installment in the online portal
Students must meet the following requirements in order to apply for the Erasmus+ Student Mobility Program:
- Enrollment in a TUM degree program
- Successful completion of the first year of studies (applies to Bachelor’s degree)
- Duration of stay: minimum 60 days, maximum 360 days
- Sufficient proficiency in the language of instruction at the host university
- Completion of at least 10 ECTS credits per semester at the partner university as a requirement for the Erasmus+ grant
“What began as a study destination that wasn't even one of my preferred choices turned into one of the greatest adventures of my university years.
My semester abroad in Portugal was a life-changing experience that I would never want to miss.”
Lars Husemann, Electrical and Computer Engineering (CIT)
University of Porto, 2026
Apply directly through our online portal. The link to the portal can be found in the blue info box at the top of the page during the application period. Please use the application form specifically mentioned there.
- You can submit one application per semester. You can choose up to four universities (be aware: only for CIT Informatics up to six universities), depending on the rules of your TUM School or subject area.
Make sure to check how many universities you can choose by visiting your School’s or subject area's info website or asking the Erasmus representative. - Please note! You are not permitted to apply for multiple TUM exchange programs in the same academic year (e.g., applying to both Erasmus+ and TUMexchange).
- Keep your login details safe, as you will need them later to submit documents for your grant.
- Submit your application early to avoid any technical issues, especially when many people are applying close to the deadline.
- Some Schools/subject areas use their own application system for the first application step: ED Architecture (Bachelor / Master), LS Landscape Architecture, and the TUM School of Management . Please check their websites for more details.
Erasmus coordinators of the Schools
You can obtain all information regarding the application process and program details from the Erasmus coordinators of your School/subject area:
- Required application documents and language certificates, selection criteria, etc.
- Optimal timing for your stay abroad
- Partner universities
- Recognition of courses (credits)
TUM Global & Alumni Office
The Erasmus coordinators at the TUM Global & Alumni Office advise you on questions regarding Erasmus funding:
- Documents relevant for scholarships and submission deadlines
- Extension/shortening of your stay
- Additional funding options
Application documents
The following documents must be uploaded in the online portal:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Language certificates
- Academic transcripts from the last semesters
- Preliminary study plans for all preferred destinations. A template can be found under the "Downloads" section.
Please note: The selection and nomination for an Erasmus exchange place is made by the respective Schools and subject areas. For questions regarding the required documents and whether additional application materials are needed, please contact the Erasmus representatives of your School or subject area directly.
To dos for the Erasmus grant
Detailed information about the funding rates in the Erasmus+ program can be found in the Download center below. You will receive the Erasmus grant for a pre-determined funding period, which depends on your length of stay and TUM's Erasmus budget. The Global & Alumni Office will inform you of the exact amount of the financial grant and the funding period along with the official documents for your Erasmus stay. Students who have received confirmation for an Erasmus+ spot will receive timely access to the Moodle course. There, they will find detailed information about Erasmus+ mobility and the required documents.
To receive the Erasmus+ grant, please submit the following documents:
- Grant Agreement
- if applicable, Declaration of Honor
- Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
Details can be found in the Erasmus+ Moodle-Course.
- Online Learning Agreement (OLA): in case of changes of your course selection
Details can be found in the Erasmus+ Moodle-Course.
- Confirmation of Stay
- Transcript of Records (including your ECTS credits)
- Course Alignment
- Experience Report
- EU Survey For the European Commission. Students will automatically receive their login details for the EU database.
Details can be found in the Erasmus+ Moodle-Course.
Once all of the above-mentioned documents have been submitted and reviewed, the second installment of your scholarship will be paid out, and the duration of your stay will be entered into the Diploma Supplement accompanying your degree certificate. This information is typically entered into TUMonline on a monthly basis, based on the data from the previous month.
All documents must be uploaded via the Online Portal. Be sure to use the same login details as for your application and do not register again. If you have forgotten your password, you can request a new one there.
Eligible students can receive a monthly "top-up" of €250 in addition to their grant for the funded duration of their stay. You can apply for this top-up when submitting your Grant Agreement.
Eligible applicants are (according to DAAD, only available in German):
- Students whose parents have no academic background
- Students traveling abroad with their child(ren)
- Students with a chronic illness or disability that incurs additional costs abroad
- Students with a physical or psychological impairment; degree of disability (GdB) of 20 or more
As part of the Erasmus+ program, environmentally friendly travel is promoted:
- Erasmus+ Green Travel Grant Students who travel using eco-friendly, low-emission transportation methods are eligible for up to 6 additional travel days. This measure supports sustainable travel options like trains or buses, which have a lower carbon footprint.
- For travel using less sustainable transportation, such as flights, an additional travel day per direction is funded to account for travel time and to offset the inconvenience of longer travel routes.
Students with a GdB of 20 or more, chronic illness, or those traveling abroad with their child(ren) can apply for additional financial support. Check the DAAD criteria (only available in German) for your eligibility and contact us at least three months before the start of your semester abroad.
Enhance your experience abroad with training courses on intercultural communication offered by the TUM Language Center.
Our Accommodation Service helps you rent your apartment or room to international exchange students in Munich during your stay abroad.
Partner universities
Explore your selection of partner universities in the Erasmus program using our database. Use the dropdown menus to filter by Program, Country, Institution, Subject Area, and Study Level.
Travel reports
In our database, you’ll find testimonials from former participants with valuable insider tips on studying, living, and traveling abroad. Filter by your preferred university, then click “More Details” and select the “Travel Reports” tab.
Thinking green
Want to make a difference for the environment? We’ll show you how to make your time abroad as sustainable as possible. Whether it’s climate-conscious travel, a sustainable daily routine, or tips for environmentally responsible living – here you’ll find information and inspiration.