Study Abroad

There are many ways to study one or more semesters of philosophy abroad. An overview of options and application procedures can be found on this page.

Study philosophy abroad with Erasmus+

You are a student of philosophy at LUH (FüBa, M.Ed., M.A. Philosophy of Science) and are considering studying abroad with Erasmus+? We have compiled the most important information for planning your semester abroad here.

1. Erasmus+ for Outgoings – Information by the International Office

The Erasmus+ programme at LUH is coordinated by its International Office. Please read the detailed information on the website of the International Office to learn more about the programme, how to apply to Erasmus+, and how to prepare for your semester abroad.

2. Erasmus+ cooperations of the Institute of Philosophy

The following universities are partners of our Institute of Philosophy in the Erasmus+ programme:

3. Your application to the Erasmus+ programme – first steps

You'll find detailed information about the application procedure on the website of our International Office.

The application procedure begins with an application to the Institute of Philosophy. The deadline is always January 15th for the following academic year. The next deadline is January 15th, 2026, for a semester abroad with Erasmus+ during the winter semester 2026/27 or the summer semester 2027.

For your application to our Institute, please submit the following documents:
  1. Letter of Motivation: Provide a short overview of why you would like to participate in the Erasmus+ programme and how a semester abroad will fit into your studies.
  2. Choice of University: Indicate in your motivation letter at which of our partner universities, listed under 2, you would like to study. You may provide a numbered list of up to three choices.
  3. Record of completed courses: Attach an overview of the courses you have completed so far towards your philosophy degree, e.g. a printout from the QIS.

Please send your complete application to the departmental Erasmus+ coordinator, Dr. Johannes Müller-Salo (johannes.mueller-salo@philos.uni-hannover.de).
You will be notified shortly after the deadline about whether you have been nominated for a place in the Erasmus+ programme.

If you have been nominated, please fill in the online application form for participation in the Erasmus+ programme as soon as possible, and by early February at the latest. You'll find the link on the website of our International Office

You will then receive information on the next steps from our International Office and the Departmental Erasmus+ Coordinator.

Contact persons – study philosophy abroad

Departmental Erasmus+ Coordinator

Photo von Johannes Müller-Salo Photo von Johannes Müller-Salo
Dr. Johannes Müller-Salo
Research Staff
Address
Lange Laube 6
30159 Hannover
Building
Room
202
Photo von Johannes Müller-Salo Photo von Johannes Müller-Salo
Dr. Johannes Müller-Salo
Research Staff
Address
Lange Laube 6
30159 Hannover
Building
Room
202

Institute Exchange Coordinator

Photo von Uljana Feest Photo von Uljana Feest
Prof. Dr. Uljana Feest
Professors
Address
Lange Laube 6
30159 Hannover
Building
Room
204
Office hours
Tue. 15:00 - 16:00 Appointment via Stud.IP
Photo von Uljana Feest Photo von Uljana Feest
Prof. Dr. Uljana Feest
Professors
Address
Lange Laube 6
30159 Hannover
Building
Room
204
Office hours
Tue. 15:00 - 16:00 Appointment via Stud.IP