Virtual International Programme
About the VIP
The VIP is the best way to learn more about JLU from home. Tailored to the needs of international students from partner universities of JLU, it offers a varied and flexible online programme encompassing:
- A variety of online courses in different subjects taught in English, German and other languages for undergraduate and graduate students from partner universities of JLU
- Online German language courses
- Online international group work
- International collaborative teaching formats
- Transcripts of Records with credit points (ECTS)
Benefits of Being a VIP Student
Our main goal is to offer an excellent virtual experience at JLU. While gaining excellent online learning experience, as a VIP Student you will also:
- Learn more about JLU and the German teaching system from home
- Be able to choose courses that match your interests from a varied course catalogue
- Get in contact with German students and professors
- Benefit from the online support structures for international students at JLU during your VIP-time

Do You want to Know More?
Starting in the winter semester 2020/2021, the VIP has enabled students of JLU’s approximately 330 partner universities (200 Erasmus partner institutions and about 130 bilateral partners) to gain international experience at JLU without any on-site presence in Giessen. The overall aim of the Virtual International Programme is the systematic, qualitative and quantitative expansion of collaborative, virtual and international teaching scenarios while at the same time promoting digital and intercultural competencies of students and teaching staff. Moreover, JLU pursues the goal of enhancing mobility amid pandemic conditions by means of virtual or blended mobility.
The VIP is also characterised by its holistic concept, which offers support structures and counselling before and during the virtual exchange. This concept is a result of the presumption that the integration of students into the virtual teaching and learning environment and the university community can be considered crucial for student success. Student support is addressed, for example, by expanding orientation offers, English-language information websites and brochures, frequently asked questions and answers related to the VIP, digital tools, etc. Moreover, with the support of a virtual e-mentoring team, social interaction is increased through various formats and events and by offering virtual introductions of the university’s organisation to the VIP students. These virtual formats as part of the accompanying programme are offered primarily, but not exclusively during the study entry phase.
The programme takes place twice a year in the winter (starting in october) and summer semester (starting in april) in accordance with the German academic calendar.

International Collaborative Teaching Seminars
Seminars marked with this symbol are „International Collaborative Teaching“ seminars offered in cooperation with partner universities.
Contact for VIP Students:
Anne Landsiedel & Kirsten Apel
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Stud.IP for VIP Students
VIP course catalogues of previous semesters
- Course Catalog Winter Semester 2020/21 (pdf, 121.38 KB)
- Course Catalog Summer Semester 2021 (pdf, 116.09 KB)
- Course Catalog Winter Semester 2021/22 (pdf, 138.09 KB)
- Course Catalog Summer Semester 2022 (pdf, 110.58 KB)
- Course Catalog Winter Semester 2022/23 (pdf, 132.52 KB)
- Course Catalog Summer Semester 2023 (pdf, 838.40 KB)