Application
This is what you need to do
- Check courses offered, language of instruction and semester times at the partner universities of your choice.
- Apply online for up to five universities.
- Remember that every wish should be meant seriously.
- Check in Moodle if your desired courses can be recognized.
- When choosing a course, please note that you should obtain at least 15 ECTS abroad.
This is what we do
Applies to the allocation of exchange places for the academic year 2026/27:
- from mid-January: checking of applications and allocation of exchange opportunities
- mid-March: information to applicants
- nomination of outgoing students at partner universities (timing depends on the respective partner university)
Good to know
- The HNU has enough tuition free exchange opportunities for all students!
- Flexibility and "daring to try something new" pays off.
- After approval by the International Office (IO) of the HNU, an application must be submitted to the partner university. However, after having been nominated by the IO, acceptance is almost certain.
Application documents
- Online application
Follow the application link and complete the online form - Photo
- Statement of motivation
State your motivation for a semester abroad and for the university(s) of your choice (entry in the online form) - Curriculum vitae
Overview of your higher education and your practical experiences (entry in the online form) - Transcript of records
Overview of grades, stating all courses including failed attempts (upload of document) - Language certificate
Evidence of a satisfactory knowledge of the language of instruction (upload of document or entry in the online form, see info box "Language proof")
This is what matters to us
convincing letter of motivation which shows that you have researched the university of your choice in detail
good academic reasons for the exchange semester
meeting the language requirements
at least one year of study experience at the beginning of the stay abroad (for bachelor students only)
Nice to have: You are an ambassador of your country and the HNU. Convince us that you have the right attitude!
Language certificate
Proof of sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction at the host university is a mandatory part of your application for an exchange place. In exceptional cases, the B1 level is also sufficient if the partner university allows this. If this is possible, you will find a note to this effect in the search portal for exchange opportunities (opens in a new window).
You have 4 options for proving your language skills:
- If you have already taken and passed the B2 level language exam as part of your studies at the HNU, your current transcript is sufficient as proof of language proficiency. If you are unsure when you will reach the required language level in your degree programme, please refer to the list in the Moodle course “Serviceangebot IO”.
- If you have not yet taken / passed the B2 level language exam as part of your studies at the HNU, please upload your university entrance (Abitur) certificate instead, provided that it contains B2 proof for the language of instruction.
- If the language of instruction is your native language, please upload appropriate proof (copy of your passport or similar).
- If none of the above options apply to you, please upload a statement, specifying when you will take the B2 level language exam as part of your studies. If you will not be taking the language exam before the start of your stay, you must have your language skills confirmed by the HNU Language Centre and upload the language certificate.
