Schräg angeschnittene Außenaufnahme des historischen Hauptgebäudes auf dem Campus Benjamin Franklin. Das Gebäude wird von der Abendsonne angeleuchtet.

Erasmus Students from Abroad

Welcome to Berlin! We would like to compliment you on the decision to come to the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin within the ERASMUS program.

Incoming Students

The Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Joint Medical Faculty of Freie Universität and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) cooperates with 75 partner universities within the ERASMUS program.

Medical students from ERASMUS partner institutions should contact their local ERASMUS representative first to inquire about application procedures. As soon as approval is given, the application to the Charité can begin.

The information on these pages (please refer to the topics on the left) should help you prepare your period of study, so that you find your way around the big city und the universities. After a few days in Berlin you will find that Berlin is an exciting and interesting city which meets the expectations of students from abroad. The difficult and confusing first days will soon be forgotten.

Our office for international exchange programs for students will support you during your stay in Berlin. The decision whether you are enrolled at Humboldt-Universität or Freie Universität depends on the ERASMUS Bilateral Agreements. This is merely an organizational matter because all medical students study at the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

Please come and see us immediately after your arrival, so we can discuss the further proceedings. We will do our very best to assist you with any questions and problems you may encounter.

Application Deadline for ERASMUS incoming students

Dear colleagues, dear students,

Please note that the ERASMUS application deadline for all degree programmes for the entire academic year (winter and summer semesters) is 1 June. Nominations should be submitted by the end of April at the latest.

Thank you very much.

Application and first steps

First of all, contact the ERASMUS coordinator or International Office at your home university to inquire about the opportunities and procedures.

Step 1: Read through these pages thoroughly!

Step 2: Decide which courses you want to take. For your first information see the plan of modules; you can find detailed information in the Study Guide for International Students (ERASMUS).

When choosing the courses make sure that you do not take too many in one semester - 30 ECTS in one semester is the most you will be able to do.

Instead of courses, some students are interested in doing clinical rotations (in German "Famulatur"), also called elective, clerkship or practical training. Please note that these clinical rotations end without an exam and without any grades. For one full week you get 1,5 ECTS points.

Step 3: All international students whose native language is not German must submit official proof of their current German language proficiency in accordance with the CEFR standards. This proof must not be more than two years old as of the start of the semester. Students must take a standardized test.

Please note: Language courses are not listed in the Learning Agreement. No credit points (ECTS) are awarded for them.

Step 4: Fill out the prefered OLA or if your sending institution doesn´t work with the OLA, please fill out the Charité Learning Agreement, add an offical German language certificate (CEFR) as well as the up-to-date "Transcript of Records" (signed by your coordinator!), and send the documents to

Charité GB Studies & Teaching

International Student Exchange Team

Ms. Nikola Lepom , Coordinator for Incomings

Step 5: In case you want to apply for accommodation in student housing, please make sure that you hand in the application form on time (see "Accommodation"). If you have any questions about this, please directly contact the person mentioned on the accommodation form.

Step 6: Respect our application deadline: June 1st for both winter and summer term

National identity card or Passport. Please make sure that both documents are valid for the entire duration of your intended stay in Germany.

Visa (only for non-EC citizens!) - Students from non-EC countries (except Switzerland, Norway and Iceland) must apply for a visa. The required certification that you are going to study in Berlin can be obtained from our office. A 3-month tourist visa is NOT sufficient, you have to apply for a "Visum für Studienzwecke" at the German Embassy in your home country. (for addresses see www.auswaertiges-amt.de)