Within the framework of the Erasmus program, comparative literature in Mainz cooperates with corresponding institutes and departments at the departments of the Université de Bourgogne Dijon (France), the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands), the Università degli Studi di Udine (Italy), the Universtià degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” (Italy), Uniwersytet Warszawski/University of Warsaw (Poland), Stockholms universitet (Sweden), Aristotle University Thessaloniki (Greece), the University of Innsbruck (Austria), and the Université de Genève (Switzerland). Students of comparative literature in Mainz can be awarded an Erasmus fellowship to study at one of these host universities.

Here you can get a first impression of the universities.

Participation in the Erasmus program is possible after completion of the 2nd semester of the B.A. degree program; there are no restrictions for master’s degree students. As most higher education institutions abroad divide the program of study into academic years rather than independent semesters, it is advisable to start your stay abroad at the beginning of the academic year in the fall. Applications for a stay abroad beginning in the fall usually open in January and February of the same year. If there are more applicants for a particular university than the number of exchange places available, previous academic achievements and language skills will be decisive. If necessary, a letter of motivation may be requested.

The time and duration of the stay abroad should be chosen in such a way that the stay can be meaningfully integrated into the program of study in Mainz. The Erasmus fellowships are partial fellowships that are intended to help cover the additional costs incurred during a stay abroad (travel expenses, difference in living costs). (The current funding rate is 5-9 €/day depending on the country; a special regulation applies to BAFöG recipients).

For further information please contact:

the Erasmus departmental coordinator of the institute, Professor Dr. Frank Zipfel (during consultation hours or by making an appointment by e-mail) or the International Office of JGU.