Geissen, Hessen, Germany
With around 28,000 students, Giessen University is a modern institution, taking pride in four centuries of past achievement.
Justus Liebig University
Language of instruction:
English and German.
Level of study:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate.
Academic programs offered:
Business, Science, Humanities, Agriculture and Environment.
Program credit:
Electives or courses approved by the Academic Affairs team.
Course restrictions:
Not all courses are taught in English check the courses in the course catalogue below.
Course catalogue:
View the course catalogue on the JLU website. Detailed course outlines may be available on the website. One UniSQ course would usually be equivalent to about six to eight ECTS, but this will be assessed by your UniSQ program coordinator.
Erasmus+ Funding
There are limited Erasmus+ grants, generously provided by the European Union’s Erasmus program, available to eligible students applying to study for a semester at Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany worth up to EUR 5750 (approx. AUD 9000). The funding can be used for associated travel and accommodation costs while in Germany. To be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant students must:
- Be eligible to receive full time credit towards their UniSQ degree (at least 3 courses approved)
- Meet all eligibility requirements for the UniSQ and Justus Liebig University exchange program
- Be enrolled in a UniSQ degree
- Be selected to receive the Erasmus+ grant and meet the terms and conditions for the funding
This grant is administered by Justus Liebig University and students will only receive payment of the grant when they arrive for their exchange program to Germany. The grant may be paid in instalments for each month the student is enrolled at the partner university.
Visit the Scholarships and costs page for more details on how you can fund your program.
All funding is subject to eligibility and availability.
Exchange students are guaranteed a place in a student hall of residence. As an alternative, they can look for private accommodation.
Insurance:
All students studying in Germany are required to present sufficient health insurance. The local immigration office in Giessen requires the mandatory purchase of a German statutory health insurance (approx.a. 90€/month) in order to apply for a visa extension. JLU will provide details about this at the time of admission. This may not include travel insurance, so make sure to check the policy and purchase travel insurance if not covered under the German policy.
Visa information:
Read more information on German Entry requirements.
Please visit the Justus Liebig University website.