II.4 | Department of International Affairs
The Department of International Affairs is the central point of contact for all international matters at FH Aachen and offers support and advice for students and academics from Germany and abroad.
Its activities include the promotion of international cooperation and intercultural exchange, the maintenance of partnerships with foreign institutions as well as the expansion of the university's international network.
In addition, the Department of International Affairs is responsible for providing guidance to international students and academics on issues relating to visa and residence matters, organising exchange programmes with foreign universities, including scholarship placement and financial support.
All topics of the Department of International Affairs and consultation hours
Deputy Management II.4
Ritzal, Britta
© FH Aachen
Zentralverwaltung - Dezernat II - Studentische und akademische Angelegenheiten - II.4 - Akademisches Auslandsamt
Room OOA 44
52428 Jülich
Policy Matter Internationalisation, Erasmus Without Paper, Marketing Abroad
- management tasks and policy matters of the Department of International Affairs
- initiating and applying for programmes for the internationalisation of the university
- strategic planning of international activities at the university
- coordinating the HAWtech International Affairs working group
- establishing and maintaining relations with foreign universities and institutions, coordinating visits and delegations to FH Aachen
- implementing the new digitalisation project "Erasmus Without Paper
- coordinating the publications of the Department of International Affairs and attending international fairs, e.g. EAIE, NAFSA and APAIE
Stays Abroad and Exchange Programmes for Students (Outgoings)
- Consultation and support in the planning and realisation of a stay abroad
- Conducting information events on the stay abroad
- Consultation on funding opportunities such as PROMOS, Erasmus+ and others
- Maintaining existing and future cooperation agreements with partner universities worldwide
Exchange worldwide
in Jülich
Ritzal, Britta
© FH Aachen
Zentralverwaltung - Dezernat II - Studentische und akademische Angelegenheiten - II.4 - Akademisches Auslandsamt
Room OOA 44
52428 Jülich
Support for Exchange Students and Freemovers
- Communication between the partner universities, faculties and students
- Coordination of the application process from the nomination of students to sending admission letters and support with registration
- Assistance in drawing up the Learning Agreements
- Support with administrative matters such as insurance with a German health insurance company, foreign matters, FH Karte, German language courses, etc.
- Organisation and commissioning of German language courses
- Organisation and implementation of all Incoming events
- Issuing language certificates
- Preparation of study progress certificates
Support for International Students
- Consultation and provision of contacts
- Consultation and support on questions regarding study financing, examination grants and graduation grants
- Counselling in difficult life situations
- Issuing special English-language certificates, e.g. for the extension of government scholarships or for the exemption of military service in the home country
- Issuing of study progress certificates for the extension of residence permits
- Consultation on students' right of residence - also in the event of a change of degree programme or university transfer or in the event of examinations that have been definitely not passed
Contact for Exchange students and Freemovers at Campus Jülich
Bürger, Christopher B.A.
© FH Aachen
Room 00A09
52428 Jülich
Contact for International Students at Campus Jülich
Bürger, Christopher B.A.
© FH Aachen
Room 00A09
52428 Jülich
Funding Opportunities Erasmus+ and PROMOS
Erasmus+
FH Aachen participates in the Erasmus+ programme and encourages all university members to engage in lifelong learning across national borders. The Erasmus+ programme is coordinated by the Erasmus+ University Coordinator as the contact person vis-à-vis the NA DAAD.
In the context of the Erasmus+ stay abroad, students, graduates and employees are provided with comprehensive counselling and support throughout the entire process.ses intensiv beraten und betreut.
Tasks include:
- Implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme at FH Aachen
- Application and programme administration
- Reporting to the NA DAAD / European Commission
- Budget management
- Coordination of Erasmus+ personnel mobility for further and continued education purposes
- Coordination of Erasmus+ personnel mobility for teaching purposes
- Coordination BIPs - Blended Intensive Programmes
- Erasmus+ Promotion of Studies
- Erasmus+ Promotion of Practical Training
Erasmus+ University Coordinator
von Schwartz, Julia M.A.
© FH Aachen
Room 01004
52066 Aachen
Deputy Erasmus+ University Coordinator
Rossmann, Sarah Elena
© FH Aachen
Room 01004
52066 Aachen
Erasmus+ Studies
Rossmann, Sarah Elena
© FH Aachen
Room 01004
52066 Aachen
Project Management
Internationalisation Fund
Rossmann, Sarah Elena
© FH Aachen
Room 01004
52066 Aachen
STIBET
Ritzal, Britta
© FH Aachen
Zentralverwaltung - Dezernat II - Studentische und akademische Angelegenheiten - II.4 - Akademisches Auslandsamt
Room OOA 44
52428 Jülich
General Administrative Tasks
Dürselen, Susanne
© FH Aachen
Room 01005
52066 Aachen
