Call for Applications: Erasmus+ mobility to study at Leipzig University, the Federal Republic of Germany

Mobility opportunity for the 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor students and the 1st year Master students of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv!

Erasmus+ credit mobility scholarship to study during the spring semester of the 2026/2027 academic year at Leipzig University, the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Application deadline: 1 May 2026

Eligible majors: German Philology, Translation from German, Industry-specific Translation from German and English, Intercultural German Studies.

List of documents to be submitted in English:

1. CV in EUROPASS format;
2. Motivation letter (up to 1 page) which should explain:

• Why do you want to participate in the Erasmus+ programme?
• How will studying at Leipzig University help you achieve your life goals?
• What knowledge do you expect to gain and what skills to acquire?
• Why would you be a worthy representative from KNU to participate in the exchange?

1. Learning Agreement (Tables A and B) signed bythe student and a responsible person from the faculty / institute (dean of the faculty / director of the institute or academic mobility coordinator of the faculty / institute or head of the department. (link for downloading Learning Agreement template).

Please note that the minimum number of credits for re-enrollment is 18 ECTS.

1. Individual schedule indicating the approximate dates of session upon returning to Home university (link for downloading Individual schedule template). Individual schedule has to be signed by the head of the department or the Institute mobility coordinator.
2. Certificate of proficiency in German (not lower than B2 level). Certificate of language proficiency from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is acceptable as well (link for downloading Certificate template).
3. For Bachelor and Master students: photo or scan of the Transcript of Records in English.
4. Detailed information on previous participation in the Erasmus+ programme (duration, level of study, project type, host institution).
5. Copy of the 1st page of international passport.
6. Fill out the Application form

Please send the documents in electronic form to , in one PDF file (documents in other formats will not be considered) in the same order as above, the name of the file must contain the name of the University and the surname of the applicant: ULPhil-autumn-2026-Ivanenko.

*Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the International Relations Office: (044) 239 31 50

Financial Conditions

• Individual support (living allowance): €850 per month.
• Additional grant for participants with fewer opportunities: an extra €250 per month.
• Semester contribution: approximately €350 per semester (subject to change). This includes the student ID card and the Deutschlandticket, valid for six months, allowing unlimited use of local public transport. The semester contribution does not include tuition fees.
• UniCard student ID fee: €10 (one-time payment).

Information on the cost of living in Leipzig and the semester contribution is available on the Leipzig University website .

The semester contribution provides students with several benefits, including a university student ID card and the Deutschlandticket, which is valid for six months and allows unlimited use of local public transport, 24/7. Students can also benefit from subsidised meals at the university cafeteria.

Please note: The semester contribution does not include tuition fees.