Currently, more than 4000 German study in the over 70 English universities. The reason for a visiting student at one of the English universities are obvious: not only the sunny weather and a lively culture of Spain in the lure South, but also the opportunity to learn the world language English or to deepen existing knowledge of English. But what is to be observed in the preparation of studying abroad? In the following we first give you tips and helpful hints.
A straightforward way to Spain is a visiting student under the Erasmus Programme of the EU . It usually takes one or two semesters and will be integrated into the study at the home university. In order for the services provided in Spain (credit points) in Germany are recognized, it is advantageous to speak before the study abroad with qualified teachers or the Examinations Office, in which Programs for a credit will be possible.
About application procedures the Erasmus Officer of the Department informed of the home university. Often needs to be a document in English curriculum vitae, a cover letter and proof of sufficient knowledge of languages . Even a letter of reference from a professor is often necessary. Who has yet to catch up with his English, for the first point of the speech center of their own university, but also the English Cultural Institute Cervantes offers English classes. More information about this you find in this article on our blog .
Studying in Spain is not free. The Tuition vary from institution to institution and depend on the study. Thus, for example, the study of medicine more expensive than the study of languages. However, eliminating the tuition fees when studying at a partner university of the own university under the Erasmus program.
addition to the Erasmus program, there are many other ways to stay at a English university to implement such as a Master program .
In the study under the Erasmus program, students receive a scholarship , which is currently at about 300 €. There is also the possibility to apply for student loans abroad. Self Students can not claim student loans to domestic receive foreign aid for education. In any case, you should submit an application. This is for the promotion of education in Spain, the competent student union Studentenwerk Heidelberg . Also, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships to stay abroad of at least three months and provides information on other funding opportunities .
Since Spain is a member of the European Union, you need to check no more valid as an identity card. Then you have to be within 90 days to notify the registration office. Before your stay in Spain, it is urgent required to inform themselves of it in their German health insurance, what to do in case of illness, even when a social security agreement within the EU.
experiences of students show that the amount costs for insurance, food, leisure, etc. about 700 € a month. In addition, there is the added rent for accommodation. The cheapest way you live in the dormitory of the university. Here, English Residence differ fundamentally from the German. They are more comparable to a hotel. Students live in a one-to four-bed room with half board or full board. The rooms are cleaned by staff, also to clean linen muss man sich nicht selbst kümmern. Die Miete für ein Zimmer im Wohnheim liegt bei 500 Euro im Monat. Die Mieten für eine eigene Wohnung hängen von der Stadt und der Lage ab. In Großstädten wie Madrid oder Barcelona beträgt die Miete für ein WG-Zimmer zwischen 300 bis 400 Euro.
Der DAAD bietet auf seinen Webseiten eine nützliche Übersicht über alles Wissenswerte rund um einen Bildungsaufenthalt in Spanien.
