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Do a semester abroad

Are you a bachelor or master student at the University of Hamburg Business School? Want to do a semester or two abroad? 

Then there are 3 options:

  1. At a Business School partner 
  2. At a University of Hamburg partner
  3. As a “freemover” who organizes everything yourself

1. University of Hamburg Business School Partners

How the School's exchanges work

The School has agreements with partners in Europe and beyond. Exchanges are organized through the WiSo and Business School International Office. By participating in exchange programs with these School partners:

  • you can study abroad for one or two semesters,
  • you can receive credits during your stay that can be assigned toward your University of Hamburg degree ("Anrechnung"),
  • you pay no fees,
  • you can receive funding.

Apply through the International Office during the application window (December 1-January 31) for the coming academic year.

What to do

To apply, you need to: 

  1. Have a personal consultation with the International Office
  2. Read the information about the application carefully, especially the timeline and guidelines, and watch the videos.
  3. Complete your application, including submitting all required documents, in the Mobility-Online Portal during the application window (December 1-January 31). 

The International Office offers information meetings ("Infoveranstaltungen")

Please Note: For detailed requirements of the application process and other important information, check out the official International Office website.

What proof of language proficiency do you need? 

Most partners require B2 or C1 in the language of tuition (according to Central European Framework). In most cases, a certificate from the University Language Center (Sprachzentrum) is sufficient. But some schools have special rules. For requirements, see the lists of partners (Erasmus+, Partners outside Europe)

The language certificate must be less than two years old (for Winter Semester, on October 1; for Summer Semester, on February 1).

Further information:

2. University Partners

By participating in exchange programs with Universität Hamburg partners, for which you can apply as an Universität Hamburg student,

  • you can receive credits during your stay that can be assigned toward your Universität Hamburg degree ("Anrechnung"),
  • you pay no fees,
  • you can apply for a funding through Hamburglobal,
  • you must meet language and other requirements, which depend on host university.

How to apply:

Applications are open from May 1-31 and November 1-30 each year. Find all the information you need under Application procedure.

Find out more:

3. Freemovers

As a “free mover” you organize your own exchange yourself:

  • you choose which university you go to,
  • you contact the universities directly or go through an agency,
  • you have to pay fees at the university abroad and the semester contribution in Hamburg, and
  • you check the compatibility of the two programs with your degree program coordinator so you can get credits for your studies abroad. 

Many universities provide information for freemovers on their international office website. The International Office provides further information, including a list of organizations that help organize exchanges, and personal consultation.