ExchangePass

The ExchangePass is the scholarship for the h_daExchange program and the HessenExchange program. It is automatically linked to a stay at an exchange partner university or a stay within the framework of the Hessian State Program.

The ExchangePass is funded through QSL (Quality and Structure Fund) resources – funding provided to h_da by the state of Hesse to improve the quality of study conditions and teaching. Since these are project-specific funds, the duration is initially limited to stays between the Winter semester 2025/26 and the Winter semester 2026/27. 

The current funding rates can be viewed in the funding table.

Updated on 20.02.2025

Requirements and Conditions

  • Participation in the h_daExchange-Programm
  • Participation in the HessenExchange-Programm
  • The funding duration is a maximum of 4 months, even if the semester abroad lasts longer. The funding duration depends on demand and budget availability and may change in the next year. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible.
  • The ExchangePass is granted only once per study cycle (Bachelor / Master / Diploma).
  • The ExchangePass cannot be combined with full scholarships or other scholarships that cover the same purpose of monthly funding. However, applying for other scholarships, such as DAAD HAW.International, is still possible and recommended. In the case of receiving an offer, for example, from HAW.International, the ExchangePass cannot be granted. 
  • At the partner university, a minimum of 15 ECTS must be targeted and verified with a Learning Agreement.
  • A scholarship agreement must be signed before the stay.
  • After the stay, a Certificate of Attendance, an experience report, and a transcript of records from the partner university must be submitted to the International Office of h_da.

Process

  1. Application for the h_daExchange or HessenExchange program by the respective deadlines.
  2. Receipt of confirmation of funding from the International Office of h_da along with the internal placement confirmation.
  3. Submission of the Learning Agreement and Acceptance Letter from the partner university to the h_da International Office.
  4. Signing the scholarship agreement after submission of the Acceptance Letter and Learning Agreement to the h_da International Office. Following this: Scholarship payment.
  5. Submission of the "Certificate of Attendance" within 5 days after the study-related stay (after the completion of all lectures and exams).
  6. Submission of a final report within 8 weeks after the completion of the study-related stay.
  7. Submission of the Transcript of Records from the partner university.