Study abroad


Semester abroad as part of the Master's in Applied Statistics








  • Research and planning



    Various exchange programmes are available if you would like to spend a semester abroad.



    • Are you planning to spend a semester abroad in Europe? Apply via the Erasmus+ programme: Students of the MSc in Applied Statistics have previously travelled to Prague, Ljubljana and Groningen. There is also an exchange programme with the Master's programme ‘Statistics and Technologies for Data Analysis’ at the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in Naples (Italy).

    • Application via the worldwide WiWi faculty programme: For instance, you could apply to spend a semester studying abroad at the University of Mississippi in the USA. If you are interested in economics modules, we can also recommend Thammasat University in Bangkok.

    • Application via the university-wide Global Exchange Programme: This programme involves cross-faculty collaborations coordinated by the International Office (Göttingen International) at the University of Göttingen. If you are interested in this programme, please research in advance whether there are modules available at your desired university that are suitable for your studies and can be credited towards your degree. You can do exchange semesters, for example, at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), the University of Technology Sydney or one of the South Korean partner universities.

    • Please also pay attention to the semester dates of the partner universities. These may differ significantly from those at the University of Göttingen.

    • Information on the different application deadlines can be found on the websites of the relevant programmes.







  • Course selection and recognition



    If you spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities, you can choose modules primarily from their business and economics programmes.


    If you are interested in taking modules from other faculties, such as Computer Science, you can contact the relevant programme coordinators to ask if this is possible. However, in the Erasmus+ programme, it is important that at least 60 per cent of the modules are completed at the Faculty of Business and Economics.


    If you take a module during your semester abroad that largely corresponds to a module in Göttingen in terms of its content and scope, it may be recognised on a one-to-one basis. Modules completed during your semester abroad may also be recognised as part of the compulsory or elective components of your degree programme, provided they are relevant to your subject.


    Once you have chosen the modules you wish to take during your semester abroad, you can submit a recognition application to the Faculty's Study Abroad Advisory Service. You will then receive feedback on how your chosen courses can be recognised. This gives you the opportunity to adjust your course selection if necessary. You can also check the FlexStat recognition database to see which courses have already been recognised.







  • Language



    Most partner universities offer the option of studying in English. Typically, at least some courses for international exchange students are taught in English.


    However, there are also universities where you can only study in the local language. This is primarily the case in Latin America and South America, as well as at some universities in Italy, Spain and France. In these cases, you will always need a suitable language certificate. However, the requirements vary from country to country.


    Information on the requirements you need to fulfil to study at your chosen university can be found on the respective programme websites.







  • Internship abroad






  • Experience reports (PDF; German)












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Contact



Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Service Centre for Students

Study Abroad Advisory Service

Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3

37073 Göttingen

Oeconomicum, first floor

Room 1.135


Tel. 0551 39-28801
auslandsstudium@wiwi.uni-goettingen.de















What our students say about studying abroad










  • Portrait photo of Tim Mori. He is wearing a dark shirt and light blue jeans.



    „During my Master's programme, I spent a semester at Osaka University in Japan. As part of the 'FrontierLab' programme, I conducted research under the supervision of a Japanese professor for a semester. This provided me with valuable insights into statistical research and also served as excellent preparation for my Master's thesis. I would highly recommend it!“



    Tim Mori, Master's in Applied Statistics

    Exchange semester in Osaka, Japan






  • Portrait photo of Mona Vu. She is wearing a doctor's hat and a robe.



    „I particularly liked how versatile and flexible the statistics programme in Göttingen was. You can choose different specialisms and combine your studies with other subjects. During my semester abroad in Seoul, I gained a new perspective on statistics and took some exciting non-subject-specific courses. The department provided me with excellent support, whether I needed help with my stay abroad, teaching or practical work.“



    Mona Huyen Vu, Master's in Applied Statistics

    Exchange semester in Seoul, South Korea






  • Portrait photo of Marei Freitag. She is wearing a winter jacket, a hat and a scarf.



    I spent the last semester before writing my Master's thesis in Tartu, Estonia's second largest city. I had a great time and was particularly impressed by the university's and the country's modern technical facilities. With its traditional university and lively student culture, the city of Tartu reminded me a little of Göttingen, and I quickly felt at home. I particularly remember the vast forests and moors - Estonia's landscape is truly magical!



    Marei Freitag, Master's in Applied Statistics

    Exchange semester in Tartu, Estonia






  • Portrait photo of Emma Fössing. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a black jumper and beige jeans.



    Studying abroad for a semester was a particularly enjoyable experience during my degree programme. At the partner faculty and sometimes other faculties of Charles University in Prague, there was a wide range of courses to choose from that matched my statistics studies in Göttingen well. Not only is Prague a practical location for excursions into the surrounding area, it also has many nice parks, museums, galleries, bars and clubs, not to mention the people. The Erasmus semester was very well organised, with helpful advice from the partner university and an active Erasmus Student Network, as well as a free three-week language course before it started. I made a lot of friends and took part in activities such as pedal boating on the Vltava River.



    Emma Fössing, Master's in Applied Statistics

    Exchange semester in Prague, Czech Republic






  • Portrait photo of Fabian Lukassen. He is sitting on a meadow and wearing a black T-shirt.



    The machine learning and data science courses at Stellenbosch University were less theoretically demanding, which made me realise just how well-founded my education in Göttingen was. Thanks to the flexible elective module, I was able to take a course outside my subject area and still earn valuable credits. It was particularly convenient that I could take my exams in Göttingen, as this meant that I could easily avoid overlapping semester dates. I was also impressed by Stellenbosch's warm atmosphere, impressive landscape and low cost of living.



    Fabian Lukassen, Master's in Applied Statistics

    Exchange semester in Stellenbosch, South Africa