h_daExchange-Programme
With the h_daExchange programme, you can study tuition-free at more than 100 partner universities outside Europe.
These partners are marked as “h_daExchange” partner in our interactive world map.
Benefits
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No tuition fees
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Support with academic and organisational preparation
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Possibility to have your credits recognised (in agreement with your department)
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Access to experience reports from former participants
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Option to apply for financial support
Requirements
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Enrolled at Hochschule Darmstadt with the intention to graduate
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Stay abroad starts in at least the 3rd semester (Bachelor)
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Participation in the h_da Fernweh Day and/or a consultation at the International Office
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Sufficient language skills in the language of instruction
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Nomination by the International Coordinator of your department
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Meeting our internal application deadlines
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Online application via the MoveON-Portal
Internal Deadlines
All countries (except USA)
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31 January – Deadline for stays in the next academic year (see note below).
Applications open 15 November. -
15 July – Late deadline for stays in the next summer semester (January–July).
Applications open 11 June.
USA
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10 November – Deadline for stays in the next academic year.
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Only a few places are available. The list of available places is sent to the International Coordinators in October.
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Ask your department for details early.
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Alternatively, you can apply through the Hessian State Programmes.
What is the academic year?
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The academic year starts with the winter semester and ends with the summer semester.
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In some countries, the winter semester already starts in July, August, or September.
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The summer semester often starts in January, February, or March.
Application Process and Formalities
9–12 months before departure
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Find out about study abroad options online and during consultation hours.
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Discuss your choice with the International Coordinator in your department.
6–8 months before departure
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Register in the MoveON portal.
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Complete the Global Form.
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Have it signed by your International Coordinator (nomination).
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Send it by e-mail to global.int@h-da.de.
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If places are limited: List a second choice in a different non-European country.
About 6 months before departure
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After the internal deadline, you will get a reply from the International Office within 4–6 weeks.
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If accepted: You will receive an e-mail with details on how to apply to the partner university.
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If places are limited: There may be a selection process across departments.
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If you do not get a place and have no second choice: You will be informed and can apply for remaining places.
3–6 months before departure
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Apply directly to the partner university.
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Respect their deadlines and submit all required documents.
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After their application deadline, it usually takes 6–8 weeks to get a final answer.
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Once you receive the Acceptance Letter:
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Apply for your visa
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Book your flights
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After your study abroad
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Within 8 weeks after your stay, send your experience report by e-mail.
Good to know
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Most partner universities and scholarship programmes require language skills proven by a DAAD language certificate.
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Use the free online language courses from Rosetta Stone.
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More information is available on the h_da Language Centre website.
Further information
Study Abroad Programme (reduced tuition fees)
HessenExchange (USA and Australia)
contact
Darmstadt Campus
Global Programs (non-european) & Partnerships
Ina Schnakenberg (she/her)
+49.6151.533-60073
overseas.int@h-da.de
Office: C23, 2.07
Darmstadt Campus
Erasmus+ mobilities (outgoing)
Britta Bruder (she/her)
+49.6151.533-67788
erasmus@h-da.de
Office: C23, 02.07
available: Tuesday - Friday
Dieburg Campus
Initial consultation outgoing mobilities
Ramona Straten (she/her)
+49.6151.533-60827
dieburg.int@h-da.de
Office: F01, 110