The Arab Republic of Egypt is an intercontinental state located mainly in north-eastern Africa. Egypt also has a land bridge that leads from the larger African part to the Sinai Peninsula in Asia. The more than 100 million inhabitants are spread over an area of more than one million square kilometers, especially in the Greater Cairo metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban regions in the world. In addition to Cairo as the capital, which is the largest metropolis in Africa and Arabia, Egypt is home to other cities with millions of inhabitants, such as Alexandria and Giza. The Nile, which is considered the longest river in the world with a total length of around 6650 km, flows through the entire country and flows into the Mediterranean Sea in the north of Egypt. The country's cultural history stretches back over 6000 years and ancient Egypt is considered one of the world's early advanced civilizations. Even today, Egypt is considered a “trendsetter” in the Arabic-speaking world and has a major influence on contemporary Arabic literature, music and art.
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University cooperations
Opportunities for a semester abroad in Egypt
Students at Leibniz Universität Hannover have the opportunity to undertake study and practical placements of varying durations. For example, one or two-semester study visits, research visits of at least four weeks to write a thesis or dissertation or internships in institutes and research facilities are possible.
It is important to note that most collaborations take place at faculty level and therefore the mobilities are part of the Freemover program. Further information on study opportunities can be found under the following link.
You can also find the direct contact details of the LUH faculty contact persons under the following link.
Application for a partner university in Egypt
Application deadlines
The application deadlines and more detailed information on the respective application process will be provided by arrangement with the exchange coordinator of your faculty.
Application documents
- Curriculum vitae (in English)
- Letter of motivation and description of the study plan in English (min. 250 words)
- Proof of English language proficiency (DAAD language test at the Language Center, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- Certificate and/or transcript of records from the examination office (in English)
- Copy of passport
- Printout of the LUH online application (this does not have to be signed by a coordinator)
- Letter of reference from a university teacher (in English)
Wafedin Scholarship for German students to Egypt for the academic year 2024/25
We would like to inform you that the application for the Wafedin Scholarship for German students to Egypt in the academic year 2024/25 is now open. The so-called ‘Wafedin’ scholarship of the Egyptian government is awarded to German students who want to acquire or improve their Arabic language skills in Egypt and want to combine their stay with a guest lectureship at a state university. The scholarship is available for a period of 6 to 9 months. However, an extension is not possible.
The application is only considered eligible if the applicant is a German citizen and is enrolled at a university in Germany (at least in the 2nd semester of a degree programme).
The application procedure is divided into two steps this year:
- Step 1: The application documents will only be sent electronically to the following e-mail address: heba.ahmed@daadcairo.org.
- Step 2: After the DAAD office in Cairo has checked the documents submitted, the applicant will receive a letter of recommendation from the DAAD and will be asked to submit an online application via the ‘Study in Egypt’ portal of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR).
You could find more information about the Wafedin Scholarship on the DAAD Egypt website: Wafedin Scholarship for German Students to Egypt - DAAD Egypt.
The application deadline at the DAAD office in Cairo is 30 April 2024!
Important notes
If you are selected to study at a partner university, you undertake to act as a Study Buddy in Hanover.
At the end of your stay abroad at a partner university, you must submit an experience report.
Please contact your faculty to find out about other existing faculty programmes.
Beratung
The first consultation takes place at the Welcome Centre of the International Office, where you can obtain basic information.
You can find the consultation hours under the following link.
For further and detailed counselling appointments, please make an appointment with the exchange coordinator of your faculty.
