Scholarship "Hochschule International"

for stays abroad

Application period
15.02. - 01.03.
for stays abroad in the current summer semester
15.06. - 01.07.
for stays abroad in the upcoming winter semester
Application link
Online application for scholarships (opens in a new window) for internships, clinical training periods and theses abroad
Scholarship amount
One-time support in the amount of:
- €800 for stays abroad lasting 3 months or longer
- €400 for stays abroad lasting up to 3 months
Minimum duration of stay abroad: 4 weeks

Funding conditions

  • Stay abroad as part of the Bachelor's degree
  • For studies at partner universities, internships, clinical training periods and theses abroad
  • Cannot be combined with other scholarships (e.g. Erasmus+ or HAW.International)
  • Minimum duration of the stay abroad: 3 months for studies, 4 weeks for internships, clinical training periods or theses
  • Funding only possible if budget funds are available 

According to which criteria does the selection take place?

  • Very good academic achievements
  • Convincing letter of motivation
  • High willingness to exchange experiences with fellow students; social engagement
  • Good knowledge of the language of instruction or working language (at least B2); Please note: the high school diploma cannot be recognized!
  • Indigence: gross income per year maximum 15,000 euros

Application documents

  • Online form with signature
  • Photo (it does not have to be a passport photo)
  • Online letter of motivation in German
  • Online CV with an overview of higher education, practical experience and other
  • Certificate of study and examination achievements with all courses from basic and advanced studies including failed attempts
  • Language certificate B2 in the language of instruction or working language (only required if not evident from the grade sheet); Please note: the high school diploma cannot be recognized!
  • Letter of Acceptance (copy of the letter of admission from the foreign university - in case of study abroad)
  • Copy of the internship or employment contract (in the case of an internship or thesis abroad). If the contract is not yet available during the application period, please upload an e-mail from the employer confirming the start and end date of the internship and the department.

Contact for outgoing students

International Office – Student Exchange Outgoing