ERASMUS+ guest students

It's great that you are interested in doing an exchange programme at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar.
If you study at one of our partner universities abroad or are from a conservatory that is part of the Erasmus programme, you can apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship to study with us.


How does it work?

 

Application

Please register on our application platform EASY Mobility Online which will guide you through all necessary steps.

Most importantly you should prepare the following extra documents:
- Application Photo
- Proof of previous studies (Transcript of Records or most recent degree certificate)
- Motivational letter
- Curriculum Vitae (preferably in the Europass format)

Special requirements:
Students studying music performance: Link to video recording (15 - 20 minutes) on a streaming platform (you may also upload your video directly to the platform)
Students studying composition: Scores/portfolio of your own compositions

Your documents are first reviewed by your home institution and will be forwarded to us if you are nominated for the exchange. 


Deadline

Please observe the deadline for ERASMUS applications of your ERASMUS office. It might differ from the deadline set by the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar which is March 31st for both the winter and summer semesters of the following academic year. Applications submitted later will be taken into consideration if there is still a free place with the major subject teacher.

Course Catalogue

In the following tables we have compiled a selection of courses that are recommended for Erasmus students in the different specialities. Please note that you are only entitled to one artistic main subject lesson and all further instrumental courses (like piano as secondary subject et c.) have to be approved by the faculty management. 

Furthermore, as theoretical courses are generally held in German language, we offer one theoretical course in English in the winter semester but it can only take place if enough students register (minimum of 5 students).

Also note that regular and intensive German courses have to be listed in the Learning Agreement, so our language centre will exempt you from course fees.

Important: the signed learning agreement is the basis for recognition of Academic Credits. The International Office forwards it to the faculty management so artistic courses can be organised, but every student needs to manually enrol in the courses on our online platform moodle or notify the responsible teachers to organise their lessons. 

An updated course catalogue is available online on our moodle platform approximately 2 weeks before the start of the semester. There you will find all information regarding responsible teachers and their contact information. Exchange students may apply and register for more electives than are listed in the Erasmus course catalogue but they are subject to review and have to be re-confirmed with the "changes during the mobility" document section of the digital learning agreement.

Academic schedule

  • winter semester 1st October to about 15th February
  • summer semester 1st April to about 15th July
  • Christmas break usually about 20th December to about 5th January
  • semester breaks 16th February to 31st March and 16th July to 30th September

Language of instruction

The language of instruction is German. To be taught in English or other languages is sometimes possible, but please don't expect this. B2 German language skills are recommended. Further information about this level can be found here: www.goethe.de/ins/de/ler/kst/enindex.htm

All ERASMUS students are invited to strengthen and improve their German language skills before starting the semester. German language courses are free for ERASMUS students and are offered by the Sprachenzentrum, at the Bauhaus-University Weimar, Tel: +49 3643 | 582 392.

Please make your online application for the German language course here:
www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/structure/central-university-facilities/sprachenzentrum/sprachen-im-angebot/german
There you will also find further information.

Grading system

The assessment is done by marks at a scale from 1,0 to 5,0. The following marks are corresponding to the following ECTS-Grades:
 

Grade at HfM WeimarECTS GradeDefinition
 
 
1,0   AEXCELLENT - outstanding performance
1,3
 
   B
 
VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors
1,7 - 2,3      C
 
GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors
2,7 - 3,3   DSATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings
3,7 - 4,0   ESUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria
4,1 - 5,0
 
   F
 
UNSATISFACTORY - Substantial improvement necessary; considerable further work is required


ECTS credits:
1 full academic year     =     60 credits
1 semester            =     30 credits
1 term/trimester        =     20 credits
 

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    International Office

    erasmus@hfm-weimar.de