Study exchange program "Biological, Pharmaceutical and Process Engineering“

Experience hands-on learning in cutting-edge labs and interdisciplinary projects at Germany’s greenest university! Our English-taught program uniquely blends engineering, biotechnology, and process engineering, designed for international students pursuing practical skills and global connections. Seamlessly integrate into campus life with support from our "Buddy" system, and enjoy modern, affordable housing while exploring Europe’s green heart - all tuition-free, with only a low semester contribution. Launch your career in sustainable innovation and join a community where science drives real-world impact. Apply now to become part of this transformative experience!

FAQs

How to apply as a 'freemover' exchange student

To participate in our Study Exchange Program, please submit the following documents:

  1. a duly completed application form
  2. a completed Learning Agreement
  3. your current certificate of enrolment from your home university 
  4. your current Transcript of Records

 

Application deadlines:

  • For the winter semester (September to February): 1 May
  • For the summer semester (March to August): 1 November

 

You can send the documents by e-mail to studyprogram[at]umwelt-campus.de 

or by post to the following address:

Stephanie Weber "Study Exchange Program Coordination"
PO Box 1380
55761 Birkenfeld
Germany

 

To participate in our programme you must be enrolled at a university or college.

How to apply as a student from a Partner/Erasmus University

Students from Erasmus and Partner Universities who are interested in studying our Exchange Program or one of our German study programs please contact Ms. Daniela Haubrich from our International Office.

Further information can be found here.

Further information on housing, financing, etc.

Freemover students who participate in our study exchange program have to organize their stay independently!

This means you plan your own travel, accomodation, financing and stay.

Helpful information on the subject can be found here.

General information for international students coming to Germany can be found here:
www.internationale-studierende.de

Please note that the university does not charge tuition fees; all students are required to pay a general admission fee of approximately 300 euros per semester. This fee entitles students to various benefits, including free access to local public transportation in the area.  Students who are not enrolled at an ERASMUS partner university must also pay a fee of 300 euros per semester. This covers the expenses for additional individual teaching offers such as tutorials.

Can I apply without being enrolled at a foreign University?

Unfortunately - no.

Only students who are enrolled at a foreign university can participate in our exchange program.

course catalogue: Biological, Pharmaceutical and Process Engineering*

Bachelor´s level winter semester
module module code duration of module ECTS
Physics PHYENG 1 semester 5
Applied biotechnology APPBIO 1 semester 5
Mathematics I MATHENG I 1 semester 5
Interdisciplinary project work IP 1 semester 5
Specialized project module FP 1 semester 5
German Foreign Language GFL [A1/B1/C1] 1 semester 5
Bachelor´s level summer semester
module module code duration of module ECTS
Thermodynamics THERMO 1 semester 5
Lab Work LAWO 1 semester 5
Chemistry and Ecology CHECO 1 semester 5
Applied biotechnology APPBIO 1 semester 5
Interdisciplinary project work IP 1 semester 5
Specialized project module FP 1 semester 5
German Foreign Language GFL [A2/B2] 1 semester 5
irregular offer Bachelor´s level
module module code duration of module ECTS
Environmental Monitoring UMON 1 semester (winter) 5
Master's level courses
module module code duration of module (term) ECTS
Quality Assurance and Genetic Engineering QUAGEN 1 semester (winter) 5
Miniaturized Bioreactors – Design and Construction MINIREATEC 1 semester (winter) 5
Product Design - solid and liquid formulations GRENZFORM 1 semester (summer) 5
Interdisciplinary project work IP 1 semester (every term) 5
irregular offer Master´s level
module module code duration of module ECTS
Biotechnology III BIOTEC III 1 semester (every term) 5

*The courses offered may vary depending on the semester and are to be chosen in consultation with the responsible study coordinator.

Our proposal, your advantage

  • All modules, labs and projects can be taken in English
  • Wide Module selection from the course catalog of the respective semester 
  • Up to 30 ECTS achievable
  • live, reside and study at the Environmental Campus
  • Study for one or two semesters
  • The university does not charge tuition fees; all students have to pay a general admission fee of approximately 300 euros per semester. This allows, among other things, free use of local public transport in the region.
  • Students who are not enrolled at an ERASMUS partner university must also pay a fee of 300 euros per semester. This covers the expenses for additional individual teaching offers such as tutorials.

Application deadlines

For the winter semester (September to February)1 May

For the summer semester (March to August)1 November

Study Exchange Program Coordination

Stephanie Weber
Stephanie Weber, M.A.

Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld
Stephanie Weber "Study Exchange Program Coordination"
PO Box 1380
55761 Birkenfeld
Germany

Tel.: +49 6782 17-1872
Email: studyprogram(at)umwelt-campus.de 

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