STAP Master

Study Abroad Programme – STAP Master

The Study Abroad Programme (STAP) provides an opportunity for a single-term stay at one of the WiSo Faculty's partner universities. STAP participants benefit from direct contact and organisational support at the partner university and are exempt from paying tuition fees there. As one of the very few German institutions to have been awarded the EQUIS label and the only German member of the exclusive PIM and CEMS networks, we are able to offer exchange opportunities with top ranked universities worldwide.

Application

With STAP you can spend either the fall term or the spring term abroad. Master students should apply for a term abroad at the beginning of their master studies. The main application round opens from 1 December to 15 January for the fall or spring term of the next academic year.

Master students should submit their STAP application by 15 January of the first year of their master degree when the main selection round takes place.

For requirements, deadlines, and documents, see the STAP Master Application Manual under “Downloads” for your respective application group. You find available partner universities for your application group in our WiSo EXchange (WEX) Portal, where you can also submit your application and list five preferences for your exchange destination.

Selection process

The selection process will start in December (or May, if a secondary selection round – with a very reduced number of places – is offered) and will be run through the WEX International Outgoings Portal (only available in the UoC WiFi or VPN). Applicants may list up to five universities in their application. A detailed description of the selection process and the required application documents (please pay special attention to the required English certificates) is given in the STAP Master Application Manual available under "Downloads" on this page.

Selection criteria

ZIB WiSo ranks STAP applicants based on their application documents. This ranking determines admission and allocation to preferred partner universities. For details, see the STAP Master Application Manual for your respective application group.

Credit transfer

The WiSo Faculty has put a lot of emphasis on internationalisation in the design of its master courses. They each include a "Studies Abroad" module, with a broad range of courses suitable for credit transfer. In addition, a single course-to-course credit transfer can be considered. For more information on credit transfer rules and regulations, please go to WiSo Credit Transfer Center > Our Services > Studies Abroad.

Downloads

STAP Master Business & Economics application manual

STAP Master Sociology & Political Sciences application manual

Contact

Kathrin Ebel
Outgoings Master Business & Economics and Information Systems
Email: outgoings(at)wiso.uni-koeln(dot)de
Phone (Monday to Thursday): +49 (0)221 470-91062
Please register for an appointment here.

Veronika Langenberg
Outgoings Master Sociology & Political Science
Email: outgoings(at)wiso.uni-koeln(dot)de
Phone: +49 (0)221 470-91064
Please register for an appointment here.

Students wishing to organise their semester abroad themselves can do so as a freemover. In addition to a semester abroad, you can enrich your studies by taking part in one of our short programmes such as WiSo@NYC or a summer school abroad, or complete an internship abroad with financial support offered by Erasmus.