Outgoing Students

Your Opportunities to Gain International Experiences

Study semester abroad, internship, summer school, or short-term programme – there are many ways for you to gain international experience during your studies. Here you can find out how.

What Are You Interested in? 

Follow the links to access the most important topics directly:

Studying abroad | Internship abroad | Short-term mobilities | Scholarships & grants | Internationalisation@home | ECTS & recognition

Mobility Programmes – Your Path Abroad

You want to go abroad but you don’t know how to do it yet? These programmes are open to you – depending on whether you are in your bachelor or master programme:

Tip: Obtain information at the annual Go International Day.

Scholarships & Grants for Your Stay Abroad

A study semester or internship abroad does not necessarily have to be expensive: There is financial support available for many mobility programmes – for example, through Erasmus+ or short-term grants.

Which form of support suits you depends on the programme and the destination.

You can find detailed information on scholarships and grants here: Costs, study assistance, and grants – stays abroad.

How ECTS Credits Mobilise You

Short-Term Mobilities

These short-term formats can take place either at a partner institution or at USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten:

1. Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)

International short programmes with a virtual component and a physical one.
You learn together with students from all over Europe – both online and on site at a partner university or at USTP.
The physical component can be funded under Erasmus+.

• Learn more: Blended Intensive Programmes
• Information on application and funding:  BIP-Handbook on the eCampus (after Login) 
• Contact: bip@ustp.at

2. International Short-Term Programmes with E³UDRES²

You want to learn in an international and interdisciplinary setting for a short time, get to know new people from all over Europe, and work on real-world challenges together? The European University E³UDRES² offers you exciting formats such as:

• Intensive Living Labs: Team up to work on current topics of the media and creative sectors and develop solutions to fake news, violence, and radicalisation – with a lot of practice and Design Thinking.
• Bootcamps: Five days full of creativity, teamwork, and innovation. Familiarise yourself with Design Thinking and business models and present your ideas to a jury – with students from different countries.
• Hackathons: Your international team has 36 to 48 hours to come up with innovative solutions to real challenges contributed by companies and institutions.

All formats are free of charge, and there is funding for travelling and accommodation in some cases. You can get 3 ECTS credits for most of these formats.

• Learn more: European University E³UDRES²
• Are you interested? Contact the E³UDRES² Coordinators at USTP. 

3. Summer Schools at Partner Universities and Other Short-Term Stays Abroad

You can find information about this on the “Schwarzes Brett” (notice board) on the eCampus (after Login).

Internationalisation@home

You can also participate in international programmes and activities while staying in St. Pölten: 

Contacts

• Our Partner universities
• International Office
  
  • Study semester abroad: outgoingstudents@ustp.at
  • Blended Intensive Programmes: bip@ustp.at

Be inspired

You want to know what spending a semester abroad really feels like?

Be inspired by true stories, photos, and podcasts – in our story: From St. Pölten to the World – Your Guide to Going Abroad