Would you like to be an exchange student at our faculty? You've come to the right place.
As an exchange student the maximum duration of your stay is two terms. If you are in doubt whether your stay is acutally within the limitations of being an exchange student, please read this additional information.
Your contact persons are located right at our faculty - coordinators for each exchange program in which we particpate (e. g. our ERASMUS coordinators) and for more general questions our contact person for international matters.
If you are an exchange student in Physics or Meteorology you can participate in our mentoring program. Our mentors are students of these subjects that have already been studying successfully for a year or longer. Whether you would like to get to know the campus, your department or the city of Mainz, whether you have questions concerning your classes or exams - come join the mentoring program. All you need to do is send an email.
Computer Science, Mathematics, Meteorology and Physics in Mainz
Which topics are covered and where is the main focus? Where can I get an overview over current or upcoming classes? You will find plenty of information on each subject and program on the faculty's web site and the institutes' homepages. An important source of information is the students' handbook, which contains a description of all modules and classes. You will find your handbook if you follow the link study programs beneath every listed subject.
Computer Science
Mathematics
Meteorology
Institute of Atmospheric Physics
Physics
If you would like a preview on upcoming classes please select "course catalogue" and the respective term and faculty within our online course catalogue JOGUStINe.
Language of instruction
Exchange students do not have to present a proof of language proficiency. Still, it is expected that you have basic knowledge of German. The International Preparatory and Language Center offers exchange students the opportunity to brush up their German in an intensive course before the start of the regular lectures and during the term. For more information please visit their homepage.
General information
Our International Office has gathered a lot of information and has some interesting offers especially for exchange students:
- general information about studying at JGU,
- preparing for your stay in Mainz,
- first steps after your arrival.