Overview

Incomings

Dear international exchange students, WELCOME!

We are very pleased that you have decided to spend one semester or academic year at SDI Munich. To help you get started in Munich we have put together some useful information on this website.

We are happy to help!

Admission requirements

In a first step you need to be nominated by your University.

The language of instruction at our institution is German. Students must therefore have sufficient German skills in order to be able to follow lectures.

Although no certificate is required, a minimum level of B1 is indispensable. We recommend a B2 level of German.

German intensive courses with excursions in and around Munich are offered in July and August.

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Why study at the SDI?

International environment
Instructors with practical experience
Native speakers for every language
Small classes with a personal atmosphere
Attend courses in any of SDI’s institutions (Fachakademie and International University SDI München)

International environment

State approved

Native speakers

Experienced instructors

Personal care

Application Process for international exchange students

Step 1: Nomination

Your Home University (Sending Institution) will contact our International Office (via Email or the EWP network) to nominate you by

May 15^th (for Fall/Winter Semester)
October 15^th (for Spring/Summer Semester).

Step 2: Application

We will confirm your nomination by email and ask you to complete the application process by sending the application form, your CV and a screenshot/scan of your health insurance to the International Office by

May 31^st (for Fall/Winter Semester)
November 15^th (for Spring/Summer Semester)

Step 3: Confirmation

After the International Office has verified your details, you will receive a confirmation of your registration and enrolment with further information (e.g. accommodation booking procedures).

Helpful Documents

Calendar

Academic calendar

When	What
14 September 2026	Welcome Day for international exchange students in FAK - BA Translation and Interpretation (Winter Semester 26/27)
15 September 2026	Official start of semester and orientation for all new students (FAK Translation and Interpreting)
16 September 2026	Start of Classes
2 November 2026 – 6 November 2026	Autumn break
18 November 2026	No classes (Day of Prayer and Repentance)
24 December 2026 – 9 January 2027	Christmas break
November 2026 – February 2027	Exams (depending on level) – classes will take place
8 February 2027 – 13 February 2027	Spring break
28 February 2027	Official end of winter semester for Erasmus Exchange Students (FAK Translation and Interpreting)
1 March 2027	Welcome Day for international exchange students in FAK - BA Translation and Interpretation (Summer Semester 2027)
22 March 2027 – 3 April 2027	Easter Break
1 May 2027	No Class (Labor Day)
6 May 2027	No Class (Ascension Day)
April 2027 – July 2027	Exams (depending on level) – classes will take place
17 May 2027 – 29 May 2027	Whitsun Holiday
31 July 2027	Official End of Summer Semester

Accomodation

Living on Campus

In Munich, accommodation for students is notoriously scarce. With Campus SDI student apartments, we offer student accommodation directly on the SDI campus! The apartments are all ready to move in and equipped with the most important daily necessities.

Campus SDI offers a perfect living concept for students. Discover a new form of “student living” – student apartments that are different:

no time-consuming search for accommodation
not far away from university
no unnecessary compromises as in conventional student apartments!

Feel free to contact us for more information!

Details Enquiry

Your apartment

Stylish, high-quality furnished apartments with a bed, desk and built-in wardrobes
Bathroom with a shower in a timeless, stylish design
Kitchenette with all necessary appliances including a refrigerator, microwave, stainless steel sink, ceramic hob, crockery and cutlery
Multimedia connection available, enabling high-speed internet access of 50 Mbit (downstream)
WiFi router
Common areas
Self-service laundry