HAWK goes International – Study Abroad Opportunities for Students

Please check the tuition fees at your chosen host university early on, as no exchange agreement will exempt you from paying them. Any fees charged by the host university abroad generally need to be covered by you. 

As with a stay at one of HAWK’s partner universities, you should also discuss the academic recognition of your planned courses with your Dean of Studies. Please ensure that the courses you select fit your study plan, or clarify in advance whether they can be recognised as an optional additional academic achievement.

Planning a freemover stay abroad is your own responsibility. The International Office can advise you on funding opportunities, language preparation and intercultural preparation, and can offer practical guidance on how to proceed. You will need to do the research and contact the host university yourself.
 

You can start by researching suitable universities online and by using the DAAD’s country information to learn more about the higher education system in your chosen destination. It is also worth speaking to lecturers in your department, as they may be able to recommend universities they know and have contacts with.

If you need support in your search for a suitable university, you can also use a placement service such as Beyond Abroad, College Contact or GOstralia! GOzealand. Once you have found a university that looks right for you, contact its International Office for more information about the course offer, application process, semester dates and any fees that may apply.

Alternative terms for freemoving include visiting student and non-degree student.
 

Plan your budget in advance and include tuition fees, accommodation, living costs, travel expenses and a reserve for unexpected costs. A stay abroad can be financed in part through scholarships, so it is worth researching suitable funding programmes, their eligibility criteria and application deadlines early on.

Useful options include the PROMOS scholarship and the HAW.International scholarship. You can also consult the International Office’s list of scholarship programmes for study abroad (in German) as well as the DAAD scholarship database. In addition, check whether you are eligible to apply for Auslands-BAföG, as this may cover part of your tuition fees and living costs depending on your destination country and individual circumstances.

For the most relevant funding routes, it helps to compare scholarship deadlines, funding amounts and eligibility requirements side by side.
 

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