Academic Calendar
Semester 1: Mid-October to mid-February
Semester 2: Early April to late July
Student Guide
You probably have plenty of questions about your destination. You can find some of the answers in the UAS Mittelhessen student guide.
View Student GuideAccommodation
Exchange students will be assigned a room in one of the student residence halls. The Studentenwerk is responsible for these residence halls.
Explore your accommodation optionsFinancial Support and Living Costs
Find out your estimated monthly expenses and learn what forms of financial support may be available to you.
As a UK Erasmus student, for the 2021/22 academic year you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant. Guidance on funding for students undertaking exchange in the 2022/23 academic year will be added soon.
View cost of living informationTransport
Public transport in Giessen is operated by SWG. A part of the semester fee, which you pay each semester, goes towards your semester ticket. It is valid on trains, metros, underground-trains and busses of RMV.
Learn more about the Semester Ticket