Study Exchange Program: Environment & Technology

cover picture study program site Study Program "Environment and Technology"

Dive into innovation at Germany’s greenest university! Join our English-taught Study Exchange Program and explore sustainable technologies, renewable energy, and environmental engineering while earning up to 30 ECTS. Experience hands-on learning in modern labs, collaborate with global peers, and live in affordable, eco-friendly student housing surrounded by nature. With no tuition fees and a supportive "Buddy" system to ease your integration, this is your chance to shape a sustainable future while immersing yourself in German culture. Ready to grow your skills and your worldview? Apply now and become part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary community!

FAQs

Course Catalogue

When participating in our study exchange program, you'll have access to a diverse course catalog. Primarily, you should focus on selecting courses from the core modules, as these are designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills relevant to your field of study. However, the program also offers additional selectable modules, allowing you to explore other areas of interest or gain supplementary knowledge that complements your main studies.

The Course Catalogue "Environment and Technology" can be found here.

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.

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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