Information ERASMUS Incoming
Welcome!
As an incoming ERASMUS student you will find some information about studying at the Department of History / Historisches Seminar in Heidelberg.
For questions, please consult our FAQ below or the guidebook for International students first!
Contact:
E-Mail: erasmus.geschichte@zegk.uni-heidelberg.de
Tim Ehrmann (Erasmus coordinator)
Lena Springfeld (Erasmus assistant)
→ First contact for all ERASMUS questions
Types of courses:
In all courses a weekly attendance is obligatory (to be absent twice is allowed).
Lecture (Bachelor and Master):
- without examination (but with a 3-5 min. assessment test): 2 ECTS (passed)
- with examination (15 min. oral or 90 min. written examination) 4 ECTS (graded)
Introductory lecture Antiquity/Middle Age/Modern Age (only Bachelor):
- with examination (60 min. written examination): 3 ECTS (Passing/graded)
Exercise (Bachelor and Master):
- without examination: 2 ECTS (passed)
- with examination (15 min. oral or written examination or ca. 6-8 pages long term paper – according to the lecturers account): 4 ECTS (passed)
Source exercise (only Bachelor):
- without examination: 2 ECTS (passed)
Basic seminar + tutorial (only Bachelor):
- with examination (presentation, written examination and a 10-12 page term paper): 8 ECTS (graded)
Advanced seminar / Hauptseminar (only Bachelor):
- with examination performance (presentation and ca. 17 page term paper): 8 ECTS (graded)
- with reduced examination performance (6-8 page essay/paper): 4 ECTS (passed)
Advanced seminar for degree candidates / Oberseminar (only Master):
- with examination performance (ca. 20 page term paper): 10 ECTS (graded)
- with reduced examination performance (6-8 page essay/paper): 4 ECTS (passed)
Field trip (Bachelor and Master):
- with examination performance (presentation and/or short text - at the lecturers discretion): 1-3 ECTS (graded)
FAQ
1. When does the semester at Heidelberg University start?
The summer semester starts in April and the winter semester in October. Here you can find the precise dates for the coming semesters.
2. Where can I get my timetable?
On heiCO you can find a list of all courses of the Historical Seminar. You don’t need a login yet; the registration modes are mentioned under "Details". You can find a more detailed list of the courses here – called VVZ. You will need to register for courses individually. You won’t get a preplanned timetable.
3. When will the course catalogue for the coming semester be published?
The course catalogue for the coming semester is normally published at the end of the current semester. Only the introductory lectures are offered every semester, otherwise the curriculum changes every semester.
4. How many courses should I attend ?
Please consult your university’s requirements. Usually 30 ETCS in total / term or semester are recommended.
5. In what language are courses taught?
Nearly all courses are taught in German. This is why we assume/recommend B2 as the language level for incomings, but do not expect any certification.
6. Can I choose courses at other departments?
Yes, you can choose courses from any of the other departments of the Faculty of Philosophy. Incomings can for example also attend courses at the Centre of Asian and Transcultural Studies (CATS), mostly taught in English.
7. What about my Learning Agreement?
Please contact both your ERASMUS coordinators at home and the the Fachstudienberater of the Department of History after you have chosen your courses and before the beginning of the term/semester. The University of Heidelberg takes part in the Mobility Online Program, which means that Learning Agreements can be signed digitally. Please ask your home University if they are part of this program as well.
