Preparation and Nomination
We recommend that you start planning your exchange programme about a year in advance.
Each faculty holds a colloquioum on the topic, please contact your faculty international coordinator for further information. You will be informed about the deadline for submitting your application as it varies per faculty.
Once your application has been reviewed, it will be forwarded to the Department 1 - Studies & International Relations. The Mobility coordinator will then contact you to confirm the details of your exchange (one or two semesters) within a specified timeframe. After your confirmation, you will be officially nominated to the host university.
Registration
Once the nomination period is over, the host university will get in touch with you directly.
Please note that they might request additional documents, so make sure to check your inbox regularly.
From this point on, if you have any questions, please reach out directly to your contact person at the host university.
Health Insurance
Please be aware that health insurance requirements may differ when studying abroad.
We recommend contacting your host university early on to find out what kind of coverage you will need during your stay. They will provide you with all the necessary information and support.
Visa
Your host university or the person in charge of your exchange programme will tell you what special type of visa is required. In most cases, this is a so-called study permit that allows you to study in this country for a certain period of time. This does not constitute a longer-term residence permit. As a rule, the visa is applied for at the embassy of the respective target country. Please take care of this as early as possible, as often are delays.
Funding Opportunities
There are a variety of funding opportunities for your stay abroad, including DAAD scholarships, PROMOS (application form), Fulbright and many more.
If you have outstanding academic achievements, you can also consider applying for a HAW scholarship.
During the Stay
This completes the preparation of your study stay at least on the university side, and you can now travel to your host university for the planned start of your studies. Now you can (if not already done) design your study timetable. You may receive further information during your stay.
After the Stay
We hope that you were completely satisfied with your stay abroad. Perhaps an internship abroad is also an option for you in the future?