{"id":161761,"date":"2023-01-26T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T07:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=161761"},"modified":"2026-04-20T23:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:06:05","slug":"semester-abroad-important-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/semester-abroad-important-information\/","title":{"rendered":"A semester abroad: Everything you need to know for a successful stay abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ld366n44-8265501db27c5b3e71e0f6f24d21facc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ld366n44-8265501db27c5b3e71e0f6f24d21facc{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ld366n44-8265501db27c5b3e71e0f6f24d21facc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ld366n44-8265501db27c5b3e71e0f6f24d21facc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ld366n44-8265501db27c5b3e71e0f6f24d21facc av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >A semester abroad: Everything you need to know for a successful stay abroad<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k74w0098-51e453cc12734fc0734b34961231e9e0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by: <strong>Kerstin Lakits, Jan 26, 2023<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-32aa8e1c6ffcbae42d838925d9b3f0a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A semester abroad is the ideal opportunity to dive into your studies, gain experience, discover a different culture and meet new people. Did you know that you can study for one or two semesters at a foreign university and attend classes there? No? In this article, we will show you how to find the right university, how to apply for a semester abroad, how to finance your stay abroad and what to keep in mind. If you are ready for an adventure, this informative article is a great starting point.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lyb9rsdt-2dbc56fa553c620fa62431f05895794a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Semester abroad or studying abroad?\">Semester abroad or studying abroad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How can I find the right university?\">How can I find the right university?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How can I finance my stay abroad?\">How can I finance my stay abroad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Applying for a semester abroad\">Applying for a semester abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Planning your semester abroad\">Planning your semester abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Advantages and disadvantages of a semester abroad\">Advantages and disadvantages of a semester abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-161761'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Semester abroad or studying abroad?\">Semester abroad or studying abroad?<\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, we want to draw your attention to an important distinction between studying abroad and a semester abroad. If you study full-time abroad, you are a <strong>regular student at a foreign university<\/strong>. You are inscribed at a university of your choice and study there the whole time.<\/p>\n<p>If you go on a semester abroad, you are a <strong>regular student at a university at home<\/strong> and only spend one or two semesters at a foreign university. At the receiving institution, you are not a regular student, but an exchange student.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How can I find the right university?\">How can I find the right university?<\/h2>\n<p>There are two deciding factors for your search for the right university:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Your field of study<\/strong>: Depending on your field of study, there are several faculties and institutions available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your language(s)<\/strong>: In order to study successfully at a foreign university, you need sufficient skills in foreign languages. Ideally, you speak the official language and English to manage your everyday life and attend classes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This narrows down your options, which you can then finalise with the help of the points below:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>International Office at your university<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>international office <\/strong>at your university should be your main source of information since the team at the international office can competently give you advice. You will find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A list of partner universities<\/li>\n<li>An overview of all exchange programmes<\/li>\n<li>Contact information of other counselling centres<\/li>\n<li>Information sheets and brochures regarding the process, planning and organisation of semesters abroad<\/li>\n<li>Information events<\/li>\n<li>A list of scholarships and financing options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will find a lot of material on their website. You can also make an appointment for one-on-one counselling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Organisations &amp; agencies<\/h3>\n<p>You also have the option of organising your semester abroad as a <strong>freemover<\/strong>, meaning that you plan your semester on your own and not via an exchange programme. This allows you to study at universities and in countries that don\u2019t participate in exchange programmes. However, the organisation of this type of semester abroad is much more complex. Therefore, we have put together a list of help centres for your semester abroad:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euroguidance.eu\/austria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Euroguidance Austria<\/a><u>:<\/u> Extensive information on educational options in Europe!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oead.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austrian Exchange Agency<\/a>: Information on Erasmus+ and other study trips and foreign scholarships!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esu-online.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">European Students Union<\/a>: A Pan-European student union with a lot of information!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aifs.at\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AIFS<\/a>: This organisation helps organise your semester abroad!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Erasmus+ programme<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/erasmusplus.at\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erasmus+<\/a> is the exchange programme of the European Union. With this programme, you can plan a stay abroad between <strong>three and twelve months<\/strong> at a partner university in the EU member states. From the academic year 2022\/23 on, only semester spots (3 to 5 months) are available; however, you can extend your stay up to 12 months if you choose the winter semester. The <strong>main application phase<\/strong> is at the beginning of the summer term for the following academic year. You can also apply for <strong>remaining spots<\/strong> at the beginning of the winter term for the summer term.<\/p>\n<p>You must meet the following requirements to participate in Erasmus+:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are a <strong>regular student<\/strong> at an European university.<\/li>\n<li>You are <strong>at least in the third semester<\/strong> of your degree (for BA students).<\/li>\n<li>You have a <strong>language certificate<\/strong> for the official language at the indicated level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, you have to accomplish <strong>at least three ECTS per month<\/strong> during your stay abroad. Ideally, you should receive 30 ECTS since the Erasmus semester is considered a full-time term.<\/p>\n<p>You receive <strong>monthly financial support<\/strong> from the EU, which depends on your target country. Furthermore, there are different \u201e<strong>top-ups<\/strong>\u201c, which are one-time payments that you can get for climate-friendly travels or in case of dire social situations. You can find further information on types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/erasmus-grant\/\">financing your Erasmus+ stay in this article<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How can I finance my stay abroad?\">How can I finance my stay abroad?<\/h2>\n<p>The costs strongly depend on your target country. Therefore, it\u2019s hard to set a general cost range. Here is an overview of the main costs to give you a rough idea:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrival and departure<\/li>\n<li>Rent<\/li>\n<li>Living costs (food, costs for commutes,\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Learning materials, scriptures, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Mobile contract<\/li>\n<li>Insurances, administrative costs (e.g. operational fees at authorities), etc.<\/li>\n<li>Free time, trips, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your parents cannot finance your stay abroad, there are different opportunities to improve your budget:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mini job<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships for studying abroad and mobility programmes<\/li>\n<li>Financial support and allowances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find detailed information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/studying-abroad-important-information\/\">financing your study stay abroad<\/a> in this article! Furthermore, you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-finance-studies-austria\/\">general types of financing your studies<\/a> here!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Applying for a semester abroad\">Applying for a semester abroad<\/h2>\n<p>The first step towards this adventure is applying for a semester abroad. Depending on the organisation of your semester abroad, whether it\u2019s via Erasmus+, as a freemover or with an agency, there are different steps in the application process. Most of the time you have to send your application to the organising party and the <strong>receiving university<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Application documents<\/h3>\n<p><strong>CV<\/strong>: Your CV should include the most important information about your formation, work experience and language skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade sheets<\/strong>: To back up the claims in your CV, you need to add important grade sheets. Your academic achievements so far are also important for your semester abroad. So, don\u2019t forget your current study sheet!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language certificate<\/strong>: Find out early which type of language certificate you need. Sometimes your high school graduation certificate is sufficient. However, sometimes you need a language certificate from a recognised language school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Letter of recommendation<\/strong>: Many universities have started to require a letter of recommendation from an objective person, for example your teacher, professor or employer. This letter should include your skills, competencies and personality traits and not exceed one A4 page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Letter of motivation<\/strong>: In your letter of motivation, you can present yourself to the university of your choice. For example, you can present why you have chosen this university or why you want to spend a semester abroad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proof of financial means<\/strong>: This can be a confirmation from the scholarship agency or an income certificate from your parents. American universities usually ask for an income certificate to make sure that you can cover the high costs of studying abroad. Many universities ask you to fill in pre-fabricated forms that an authority, e.g. a notary or a bank institute, has to verify.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission tests<\/strong>: If you choose the US for your semester abroad, you usually have to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/sat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)<\/a>. This test measures your aptitude to study at university.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Interview<\/h3>\n<p>If you are shortlisted, you are invited to an interview, where you can present yourself. Nowadays, these interviews are held <strong>online<\/strong> to avoid unnecessary travels. Here are more<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/job-interview-tips\/\"> tips for successful (job) interviews<\/a> if you need help!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Planning your semester abroad\">Planning your semester abroad<\/h2>\n<p>Many students shy away from a semester abroad because it requires a lot of planning and organising. We have put together a clear overview of all the important steps in planning your stay abroad to make it easier for you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap av-av_table-0382b5ac55bf5e7e87dfc64325ed37da avia_responsive_table avia-table-1'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-highlight-col'>When?<\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>What?<\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>To Dos<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>12-15 months in advance<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Think about where you want to spend your semester abroad. Which country and which university suit you? Maybe take a language course with a certificate. <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>\u2022 Look for a foreign university<br \/>\n\u2022 Maybe book a language course. <\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Approx. 1 year in advance<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Choose a mobility programme (e.g. Erasmus+), an agency (e.g. AIFS) or plan your semester abroad as a freemover. Apply for a semester abroad! <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>\u2022 CV<br \/>\n\u2022 Letter of motivation<br \/>\n\u2022 Language certificate<br \/>\n\u2022 Letter of recommendation<br \/>\n\u2022 Proof of financial means<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Approx. 9 months in advance<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>After successful application look for an accommodation (student dormitory, shared flat, etc.) and inform yourself about additional insurance, visa, etc. <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>\u2022 Maybe a confirmation from your bank about a standing order<br \/>\n\u2022 Maybe a deposit<br \/>\n\u2022 Maybe proof of a personal liability insurance<br \/>\n\u2022 Rental contract<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Approx. 6 months in advance <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Plan your arrival (plane, train, car, etc.) and book a ticket! <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>\u2022 Plane or train ticket <\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Approx. 3-1 months in advance <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Make a timetable and choose the classes you want to attend and create a Learning Agreement or something similar! (Calculate time for getting all of the signatures!)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>\u2022 Learning Agreement or other document for recognised classes!<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Approx. 2-4 weeks in advance <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Make an appointment for getting your keys, pack your bags and settle everything at home! <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'When?'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'What?'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(3):before { content: 'To Dos'; } <\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Advantages and disadvantages of a semester abroad\">Advantages and disadvantages of a semester abroad<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re not entirely sure whether a semester abroad is the right choice for you? Here is a list of pros and cons to give you all of the advantages and disadvantages of a semester abroad at one glance:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1csrzne-b9c95ac6e397efa958c82d8f39aafad2\">\n.flex_column.av-1csrzne-b9c95ac6e397efa958c82d8f39aafad2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1csrzne-b9c95ac6e397efa958c82d8f39aafad2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k6t579bc-dddbfcfa900df2de66539c08d4ca51e5\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-k6t579bc-dddbfcfa900df2de66539c08d4ca51e5 .iconlist_icon{\nbackground-color:#edae44;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-icon-list-container.av-k6t579bc-dddbfcfa900df2de66539c08d4ca51e5 .av_iconlist_title{\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n.avia-icon-list-container.av-k6t579bc-dddbfcfa900df2de66539c08d4ca51e5 .iconlist_content{\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-k6t579bc-dddbfcfa900df2de66539c08d4ca51e5  avia-builder-el-37  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-k6t579bc-dddbfcfa900df2de66539c08d4ca51e5 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>language skills<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>advantage for future job applications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>international networking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>valuable experiences<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>autonomy and self-confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>social and intercultural competencies (soft skills)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>career opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>intercultural friendships<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>international team work<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-d7b0e026ffc32da4d61b9fe2212e35c7 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue818' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>access to elite universities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sl6596-a3951d69acd67330b87811c7ad6e8046\">\n.flex_column.av-sl6596-a3951d69acd67330b87811c7ad6e8046{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-sl6596-a3951d69acd67330b87811c7ad6e8046 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>double burden because of studies and foreign language<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-1ee6fc362d6e7dfcdca3e39dd1712881 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>expensive<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-1ee6fc362d6e7dfcdca3e39dd1712881 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>a lot of organisation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-1ee6fc362d6e7dfcdca3e39dd1712881 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>strain on social environment (friends, family&#8230;)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-1ee6fc362d6e7dfcdca3e39dd1712881 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>planning in advance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-1ee6fc362d6e7dfcdca3e39dd1712881 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>cultural differences<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-1ee6fc362d6e7dfcdca3e39dd1712881 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>homesickness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-1ee6fc362d6e7dfcdca3e39dd1712881 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>potentially longer study duration because some classes might not be recognised<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>Does a semester abroad make sense?<\/h3>\n<p>A semester abroad is beneficial to your <strong>personal<\/strong>, <strong>academic<\/strong> and <strong>professional life<\/strong>! You meet new people, discover new cultures, develop soft skills, deepen your knowledge and gain experiences. It\u2019s also good for your CV and future jobs!<\/p>\n<h3>Can everybody go on a semester abroad?<\/h3>\n<p>Every <strong>regular student<\/strong> who applies in due time and meets all of the criteria can go on a semester abroad. There are also mobility programmes that offer semesters abroad for <strong>high school students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Where should I spend my semester abroad?<\/h3>\n<p>That is completely up to you! <strong>Which languages<\/strong> do you speak? <strong>Which country<\/strong> would you like to explore? Look for a university in a country where you speak the language.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does a semester abroad last?<\/h3>\n<p>The exact duration of your semester abroad depends on the organisation of the academic year at the receiving institution. Usually a semester abroad lasts <strong>between 3 and 5 months<\/strong>. Sometimes you can extend your stay if you want to.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-939d1151fce71b060d2f0663923ad01a hr-short  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A semester abroad has many advantages, but also requires a lot of planning. This article delivers all the information you need for organising your stay. You can find more articles on studying abroad, internships abroad and Erasmus+ in our category \u201e<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad<\/a>\u201c! 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