Incoming Students

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

Fall Semester 2018
orientation week | september 1 - september 7, 2018
start of classes | september 10, 2018
examination period | december 7 - december 22, 2018

Spring Semester 2019
orientation week | january 19 - january 25, 2019
start of classes | january 28, 2019
examination period | may 13 - june 1, 2019

Fall Semester 2019
orientation week | september 1 - september 6, 2019
start of classes | september 9, 2019
examination period | december 6 - december 21, 2019

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.