Inter-university cooperation: University of Konstanz, Germany

Within the framework of inter-university cooperation and the Eastern Partnership program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), under the agreement concluded between Yerevan State University and the University of Konstanz (Germany), mobility opportunities are offered for bachelor's and master's students of the Chair of German Philology at the Faculty of European Languages and Communication to study during the second semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.

At least a B2 level of proficiency in German or English is required.

The program provides individual scholarships of 934 euros per month, but travel expenses are not covered.

Applications must be submitted online.

Application deadline: November 5, 2026

Required documents

Applicants must upload the following documents through the online application form (in English and in PDF format only):

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Europass format (create a CV)

2. Certificate of enrollment at Yerevan State University (request the certificate online)

3. Learning Agreement for Studies (KA171) — download the template. The Before Mobility section must be completed and signed by the faculty academic coordinator for international relations.

4. Scanned copy of passport

5. Motivation letter (1–1.5 pages, in a format of the applicant's choice)

6. Academic transcript, translated and certified by the YSU Department of International Relations or a notary

7. Certificate or other document confirming at least a B2 level of proficiency in a foreign language

Submission of standardized international language proficiency certificates (such as TOEFL, IELTS or other internationally recognized certificates) is not mandatory. Applicants may provide any of the following documents as proof of language proficiency:

• A certificate issued by a language center, if the applicant has attended language courses at that center.

• A certificate confirming completion of an English language course at YSU, provided that the applicant received a numerical grade upon completion. To obtain the certificate, applicants must submit an academic transcript indicating the English language course and the grade received to the YSU Department of International Cooperation.

• A language proficiency assessment form signed by a YSU lecturer, if the English language course taken at YSU was assessed only as "Pass".

For the third option, applicants must:

1. Search Google for and download a free English language proficiency assessment form using, for example, the search term "English Language Self-Assessment Form".

2. Complete and print the form.

3. Ask their YSU instructor to sign the document, ensuring that the instructor's full name, position and email address are included.

4. Scan the signed document and upload it in PDF format through the online application form.

Additional information

• Detailed information about the university is available on the official website of the University of Konstanz.

• The catalog of courses offered in English is available here.