State programs Baden-Württemberg

In order to promote international student exchange, cooperation agreements have been concluded via the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science with state university systems in some states or provinces in the USA and Canada.

Program benefits | Requirements | Application | Financing options | Obligations

Good to know

The state programs of Baden-Württemberg are special exchange programs because here the partnership is not between two universities, but between the state of Baden-Württemberg and a consortium of universities of a state (USA) or province (Canada). On each side of the state program, there is a coordinating office responsible for sending and receiving participating students.

Currently, the University of Hohenheim participates in the following state programs:

  • State program California (USA)
  • State program Connecticut (USA)
  • State program Massachusetts (USA)
  • State program North Carolina (USA)
  • State program Oregon (USA)
  • State program Ontario (Canada)

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 the USA or Canada for one or two semesters
  • are pursuing their degree at the University of Hohenheim

Program benefits

  • Simplified application procedure at the partner university
  • Tuition waiver at the host university
  • Supervision and support during preparation by the University of Hohenheim and the German coordination offices of the state programs
  • 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 in the USA or Canada within the framework of a cooperation agreement of a state program of Baden-Württemberg.

Applying

Application procedure

1. Application rounds & regions

There is an annual application round for the USA, Canada, and Israel region.

In each round, you can specify up to three partner universities or country programs from the respective region.

Please pay attention to the 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.
  • You then apply to the state program and, depending on the state program, name your preferred universities
  • The state program coordination office allocates the places within the state program
Application documents
 

Please submit all documents in full via Mobility Online . All documents must be submitted in English. 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 deadlinesTo the application deadlines for the University of Hohenheim’s mobility programs The deadline applies for the exchange programs in the region “USA, Canada, Israel” for Baden-Württemberg’s state program.

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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.