Overseas exchange programs

The University of Hohenheim maintains numerous partnerships with many universities outside Europe. Based on this cooperation, the University of Hohenheim also promotes student exchange through bilateral exchange programs with partner universities overseas.

Program benefits | Requirements | Application | Financing options | Obligations

Why go overseas?

UHOH’s bilateral exchange programs with overseas partner universities offer students the opportunity to study at a partner university in countries outside of Europe.

The aim of the exchange programs is to strengthen social and cultural skills, as well as to improve the students’ career opportunities. The study abroad program also gives students the opportunity to experience a foreign academic system and to benefit from its teaching and learning methods. In addition, the stay abroad enriches students’ academic education by providing new perspectives and approaches to the students’ fields of study.

Program benefits

  • Simplified application procedure at the partner university
  • Tuition waiver at the host university
  • Support during the preparation of the stay abroad (culture, language, organizational matters)
  • Possibility of academic recognition of credits earned abroad
  • Opportunity to apply for a Baden-Württemberg scholarship

Obligations

  • Fulfilling the respective program requirements (e.g., timely submission of all documents required by the program)
  • Acting as an ambassador for the University of Hohenheim at the partner university, as well as for the respective partner university and the exchange program at the University of Hohenheim.
  • Participating in mandatory events for exchange students

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What does program participation involve?

Students receive a tuition-free study place for at least one to a maximum of two semesters at a partner university overseas within the framework of an existing bilateral student exchange agreement.

Who is eligible?

Participants...

  • are regularly enrolled in a degree program (Bachelor’s / Master’s) at the University of Hohenheim
  • have completed their first year in a Bachelor's degree program at the University of Hohenheim or at another recognized higher education institution
  • would like to study in a country outside Europe for one or two semesters
  • are pursuing their degree at the University of Hohenheim

Applying

Application procedure

1. Application rounds & regions

There are two rounds of applications, divided according to regions:

  • Round 1: USA, Canada, Israel.
  • Round 2: Asia, Mexico, South America, Africa, New Zealand

In each round, you can specify up to three partner universities or country programs from the respective region.
Please refer to the respective announcement in the AA News, including the application deadline.

2. Applications are made via Mobility Online

Applications for exchange places are submitted exclusively via the online portal Mobility Online. 

Applications are made via Mobility Online

3. Selection procedure

After the application deadline, a selection committee chooses suitable applicants. The criteria are:

  • Professional and academic aptitude
  • Motivation for your stay abroad
  • Additional commitment (e.g. voluntary work)

Places are allocated on the basis of a ranking and taking into account the requirements of the partner university.

4. Nomination & application for the state program 

  • Once you have been selected and have accepted the exchange place, you will be nominated by the University of Hohenheim for the state program.
  • Subsequently, you will then apply to the partner university.
  • The partner university makes the final decision on admission.
Application documents
 

Please submit all documents in full via Mobility Online . All documents must be submitted in English. Exception: If the stay abroad is in a language other than English, the texts may be submitted in German. The following documents are required:

1. Letter of motivation

Consisting of three parts (max. 2,000 characters each including spaces):

  • Academic Statement 
    A separate statement for each priority specified. Please note:
    • Technical justification and study objectives
    • Your personal motivation
    • Discussion of the courses offered by the host university
    Note: In the exchange programs in Europe, at least 24 ECTS must be taken per semester.
  • Green Mobility Statement
    Explain how you want to make your stay more environmentally friendly (contribution to climate goals, reduction of carbon footprint, etc.)
  • Civic Engagement Statement 
    Describe how you would like to contribute to the promotion of tolerance, understanding, and global coexistence through civic engagement.

2. Résumé in table form (PDF)

  • Max. 2 Pages
  • The following should be included:
    • Academic and professional background
    • Language skills, (voluntary) work, interests
    • Relevant awards or experience

3. Current transcript of records (in English, PDF)

4. Bachelor’s certificate with transcript of records (only Master’s students)

  • If no certificate in English is available, a certificate in German will also be accepted
  • No certified document is required

4. Language certificates (PDF) 

 

Application deadlinesThe overseas exchange programs have two separate deadlines depending on the region.

  • Deadline 1: USA, Canada, Israel.
  • Deadline 2: Asia, Mexico, South America, Africa, and New Zealand.
To the application deadlines for the University of Hohenheim’s mobility programs

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Contacts

Office of International Affairs
Student Mobility and International Admissions Unit (AA2)
Student Mobility Team

The Student Mobility Team organizes regular information events about financing opportunities for a stay abroad.