Creating Partnerships

The application is submitted by the subject coordinator in collaboration with the International Office, following previous agreement with regard to the types of mobility (for study and/or guest lectureship purposes) and the number of places.

The contracts usually cover a seven-year period (for the current  2021-2027 programme generation) and can be renewed for the next generation, which will start in 2027, if agreed to by the partner university and the department (subject coordinator).

In addition to information on language requirements and application deadlines, contracts contain information on visas, accommodation and insurance, as well as links to course catalogues.

There are currently around 280 Erasmus contracts between the University of Greifswald and 176 European universities

In order to be able to realise projects, the University of Greifswald (International Office in cooperation with the relevant departments) must obtain funding from the European Commission. Once the applications have been approved, contracts can be drawn up with the corresponding partners. These are similar to the usual Erasmus+ contracts. The only difference is that the duration is only valid for the period for which funds have been approved and the number of approved mobility places (and types of mobility (study, guest lectureships, STT and SMP)

The University of Greifswald currently holds contracts with twelve non-European countries.

Criteria for new partnerships

The creation of new university partnerships must match the plans for developing the University of Greifswald’s (UG) teaching and research profile, in particular its key fields of research. New collaborations in teaching and research make a lasting contribution to the international visibility of the University of Greifswald.

University partnerships involve at least two faculties at UG and open up important funding opportunities for both partners. The evaluation of existing partnership agreements is also based on these criteria.

Contracts should always be concluded in English and must always be signed by the Rector if UG is named as a contractual partner in the contract. Detailed criteria for new partnerships [de] as well as the procedure for setting up contracts [de] can be found here.