Incoming Students | Internationals

Students who intend to spend a semester exchange at ZU will apply as non-degree-seeking guest students directly to the ZU International Office.

1. Students who wish to visit ZU for one semester within the framework of a partnership agreement should first notify the international office at their home institution.
2. Incoming students will receive notification of formal admission as an exchange student to ZU, assistance with questions regarding the student visa, housing, and general day-to-day activities associated with studying at ZU as well as life in the community.
3. Click here for the application form.
4. Exchange students are not required to demonstrate proficiency in the German language, for they will enroll in English language courses. TOEFL iBT or IELTS is required for one-semester exchange students. TOEFL iBT: 90 internet-based or IELTS 6.5 (applies to non-English Nations only)

Application deadlines
1 November for Spring Semester, 1 June for Fall Semester

Please click here for more information.

Please refer to the following pages if you are interested in a degree-seeking study:

Bachelor programs

Master programs

Spring 2021

orientation week | January 23rd - January 29th, 2021
start of classes | January 25th, 2021
examination period | May 10th - May 29th, 2021

Fall 2021

orientation week | September 4th – September 10th, 2021
start of classes | September 6th, 2021
examination period | December 8th – December 22nd, 2021

Spring 2022
orientation week | January 29th – February 4th, 2022  
start of classes | January 23rd, 2022
examination period | May 16th – May 31st, 2022

Fall 2022
orientation week | September 3rd – September 9th, 2022
start of classes | September 5th, 2022
examination period | December 7th – December 22nd, 2022

The international office is subdivided in the following responsibility areas:

• Erasmus and countries within Europe: please contact our Erasmus Student Coordinator Barbara Reinhardt.

• All other countries: please contact our International Student Coordinator Nina Möller.