{"id":17565,"date":"2024-12-10T15:01:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/?page_id=17565"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:45:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:45:38","slug":"study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Study abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"study-abroad\"\n    >\nStudy abroad<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Luxembourg, a semester studying abroad is compulsory for bachelor\u2019s students. The semester abroad can be done<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/erasmus\/\">Erasmus+<\/a> programme &#8211; at a <strong>European partner university<\/strong> &#8211; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/global-exchange-programme\/\">Global Exchange Programme<\/a> (GEP) &#8211; at a <strong>partner university beyond Europe<\/strong> &#8211; or <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/free-mover\/\">Free Mover<\/a> &#8211; a free mover mobility is only possible in very specific cases. For more information, please contact the mobility contact in your faculty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"contact\"\n    >\nContact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"international-relations-office-bureau-relations-internationales-short-brio\"\n    >\nInternational Relations Office (Bureau Relations Internationales \u2013 short: BRIO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:bri.outgoing@uni.lu\">bri.outgoing@uni.lu<\/a> <br>or make an appointment on site via <a href=\"https:\/\/affluences.com\/universite-du-luxembourg-1\/universite-du-luxembourg\/reservation?type=700\">Affluences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Contact to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">organise your semester abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">help with all administrative matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"your-faculty-mobility-contact\"\n    >\nYour faculty mobility contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"Stephanie Anderson\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/11\/Stephanie-Anderson.png\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:stephanie.anderson@uni.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stephanie.anderson@uni.lu<\/a><br>+ 352 46 66 44 6187<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Contact to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">get information on host universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">get advise on courses at host universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">get your learning agreement approved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">get credits obtained during the semester abroad acknowledged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">request an exemption from the mobility obligation (certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/exemption\/\">criteria<\/a> apply)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"study-programme-specific-information\"\n    >\nStudy programme specific information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list list-highlighted list-highlighted--architectural\"><li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"when\"\n    >\nWhen?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>Bachelor in Business Administration students are strongly advised to leave in <strong>semester 3 OR 4. Semester 5 only in exceptional cases<\/strong> (i.e., Global Exchange). <\/p>\n\n<p>Bachelor en Sciences Economiques and Bachelor en Droit students can leave in <strong>semester 3, 4 or 5.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"064c04d6-788f-4f00-807c-bbaea6313c4f\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-a13c6674-141e-4df9-90ef-70134b559eea\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-a13c6674-141e-4df9-90ef-70134b559eea\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-a13c6674-141e-4df9-90ef-70134b559eea\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Erasmus+            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-a13c6674-141e-4df9-90ef-70134b559eea\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-a13c6674-141e-4df9-90ef-70134b559eea\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;064c04d6-788f-4f00-807c-bbaea6313c4f&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>The <strong>selection takes place at the beginning of the summer semester for the complete following academic year<\/strong> (for either winter or summer semester). If you wish to leave in semester 3 or 4, you must apply at the beginning of semester 2. If you wish to leave in semester 5, you must apply at the beginning of semester 4.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-527793d5-5f64-4d8e-9aa7-f15827820755\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-527793d5-5f64-4d8e-9aa7-f15827820755\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-527793d5-5f64-4d8e-9aa7-f15827820755\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Global Exchange Programme            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-527793d5-5f64-4d8e-9aa7-f15827820755\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-527793d5-5f64-4d8e-9aa7-f15827820755\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;064c04d6-788f-4f00-807c-bbaea6313c4f&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p><strong>only possible in semester 5<\/strong> &#8211; the selection takes place in November each year after the Study Abroad Day (for winter semester in the following academic year). You must <strong>apply during your 3rd semester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"where\"\n    >\nWhere?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>Choose wisely!<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list-item\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/study-abroad\/how-to-choose-your-host-university\/\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">How to choose your host university<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"how-to-apply\"\n    >\nHow to apply?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list-item\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/erasmus\/erasmus-participation\/\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Erasmus+ application procedure<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list-item\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/global-exchange-programme\/global-exchange-selection-and-application\/\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Global Exchange application procedure<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"learning-agreement\"\n    >\nLearning Agreement<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>The learning agreement is an official document and is used to record your provisional course choice at your host university. It must first be approved by the University of Luxembourg (your home study programme) and then by your host university. Once you arrive at your host university, you will be able to modify your course choice based on availability and schedules. A fully signed copy with the final course choice is necessary by the end of your mobility to validate the successfully completed courses.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>Erasmus+<\/strong> universities are currently transitioning to the paperless version of the learning agreement, the \u201conline learning agreement (OLA)\u201d. However, not all European universities are using this platform yet. Unfortunately, for the time being, we don\u2019t have the information for all Erasmus+ partners if they accept the OLA or not.<\/p>\n\n<p>The learning agreement for universities within the <strong>Global Exchange Programme<\/strong> cannot be completed via OLA.<\/p>\n\n<p>When you receive your instructional email from the central outgoing office (BRIO), it will include the proper template in attachment as a word document for the Global Exchange Programme or the instructions on how to complete the OLA for Erasmus+ partners.<\/p>\n\n<p>Find instructions on completing and submitting as well as modifying the learning agreement:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list-item\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/study-abroad\/learning-agreement-fdef-specifics\/\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">FDEF Learning Agreement Specifics<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list-item\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/study-abroad\/foreign-credits\/\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Converting foreign credits to ECTS<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"practical-guides-for-your-stay\"\n    >\nPractical guides for your stay<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>Each mobility programme, has specific steps and deadlines.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Erasmus+<\/strong> checklist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/erasmus\/erasmus-before-study-exchange\/\">before<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/erasmus\/during-your-study-exchange\/\">during<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/erasmus\/after-your-study-exchange\/\">after<\/a> your stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Global Exchange<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Checklist-Global-Exchange-Programme.pdf\">checklist<\/a> before, during and after your stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"recognition-of-credits-obtained-abroad\"\n    >\nRecognition of credits obtained abroad<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>For your semester spent abroad, your host university will issue a <strong>transcript of records<\/strong> (TOR) to get recognition of ECTS obtained abroad. The courses on the transcript must correspond to your final and approved learning agreement.<\/p>\n\n<p>It is your responsibility to obtain the transcript from your host university. Please ask them to send a copy to <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.anderson@uni.lu\">stephanie.anderson@uni.lu<\/a>. We cannot accept transcripts received directly from students unless they are protected (cannot be altered) or they are the original paper version presented to us.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-asset-download-list-item\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/study-abroad\/foreign-credits\/#transcript-of-records\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Your transcript of records: recognition of ECTS obtained abroad<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"list-highlighted__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item\">\n    <header class=\"list-highlighted__header wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-header\">\n    \n<h4 class=\"title text-18 font-bold has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"getting-exempt-from-mobility\"\n    >\nGetting exempt from mobility<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-bigtext\">\n    <span>\n        \n    <\/span>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"list-highlighted__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-body\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-highlighted-list-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>Bachelor\u2019s students whose semester abroad is mandatory can be exempt from this obligation under certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/mobility\/outgoing-student-mobility\/exemption\/\">criteria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you think that any of these criteria apply to your case, please contact <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.anderson@uni.lu\">stephanie.anderson@uni.lu<\/a> by email and request the exemption from mobility. 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