Africa

Application deadline for remaining places:

31 January 2026, 11:59 p.m., for a stay of one or two semesters starting from African Semester 2/2026 (Winter Semester 2026/27) at selected universities.

Next regular application deadline:

10 July 2026, 11:59 p.m., for African Semester 1/2027 (Summer Semester 2027) and/or African Semester 2/2027 (Winter Semester 2027/28).

The University of Tübingen maintains exchange relationships with six South African universities as well as universities in Botswana, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, Senegal and Tunisia (see partner universities).

Possible length of stay

You can apply for a stay for the duration of one or two semesters, however, depending on the number of applicants, we may only be able to award stays of one semester.
If you apply in July of a given year, you can either go to Africa in the following summer semester or in the following winter semester.

Semester times in Africa

The African semester times do not coincide with the Tübingen semester times. This should be taken into consideration when planning your stay.

Semester 1: approx. from the beginning of February to June

Semester 2: approx. from the beginning of July to December.

You can find exact information on the websites of our partner universities under “Academic Calendar”.

Living Expenses

Depending on the country and individual lifestyle, the average financial burden is around 700 - 1,300 euros per month. The DAAD has compiled more detailed information on the respective countries in its country information.
Some universities do not offer tuition-free places every year. In this case, exchange students can still be placed there, but would have to pay the full tuition fees (several thousand euros per semester).

Partner Universities

15-20

tuition-free places for Tübingen students*

^{*per academic year}

Partner Universities

Application Process

Language Certificates

Johannesburg captivated me with its fascinating history and vibrant culture. Adjusting to a different university system was challenging, but the new friendships I made and exploring South Africa's breathtaking landscapes made it all worthwhile.

Louis, was in Johannesburg, South Africa