International Office

Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design
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The International Office at BURG focuses on creating exchange opportunities for students (incoming and outgoing) within the framework of our international university partnerships. On our website, you will find all the relevant information you need to successfully plan your semester or internship abroad.

In addition to mutual exchange, the International Office also manages our university partnerships and international networks. Its work also includes the acquisition and awarding of ERASMUS, PROMOS, and STIBET scholarships, as well as the renowned DAAD Prize.

Übersicht

Die Hochschule fördert den Austausch und unterhält Kontakte zu zahlreichen Kunst- und Designhochschulen weltweit. Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit Partnern aus Kultur, Wirtschaft und privaten oder öffentlichen Institutionen wird das Studium fachbezogen ergänzt. Eine Übersicht zu den Partnerhochschulen findet man im Download-Bereich im Teil “Outgoing” der Webseite.

Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle is involved in various international networks. As part of the ERASMUS program, Burg has cooperation agreements with a large number of partner schools in almost all European countries.

Cumulus-Verbund

Since 2005, Burg has been a partner in the Cumulus Association, a network of art and design universities. The aim is to create a dynamic and flexible academic forum that connects the best international educational institutions.

ELIA

Burg is a member of ELIA, Europe's leading multidisciplinary network in higher arts education and research.

International Cooperation beyond Europe

BURG also cooperates directly with art schools outside Europe, for example in Japan, South Korea, and Israel. You can find a current list here.

Students at Burg can take advantage of the courses offered by the Language Center and participate in the placement tests at Martin Luther University. If you have any questions, please contact the Language Center directly.

Please observe the travel warnings issued by the German Federal Foreign Office and refrain from traveling, excursions, self-organized exchange semesters, or internships in regions for which a warning has been issued.

An overview of existing travel warnings can be found here.