Partner universities in the Central Student Exchange Program

Strategic partner universities of Universität Hamburg with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
• Subject option: all subjects offered at Universiteit Stellenbosch, except for medicine, health sciences, and accountancy. Limited access to courses at the Department of Business, students should provide alternative options. For further restrictions see below. 
• Available places per annum: 6 maximum
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in English or Afrikaans (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Living costs: approx. ZAR 7500-8000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: February–July, July–December
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their third semester, master’s students as of their third semester.

Link to Universiteit Stellenbosch
Information for exchange students
Finding courses

State university offering a broad range of subjects.

• Location: Calgary, Canada
• Subject options: all subjects offered at the university except programs of the Faculty of Medicine/Nursing and Faculty of Education as well as MBA programs. Restricted access to courses at the Haskayne School of Business / Schulich School of Engineering
• Available places per annum: 1 maximum (or 2 semester places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: TOEFL with a minimum of 86 iBT or IELTS with a minimum of 6.5; Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 115 points will be accepted, except in the fields of education and nursing; Faculty of Law: TOEFL with a minimum of 100 iBT or IELTS with a minimum of 7.0, Duolingo English Test is not accepted. Other, generally higher language requirements apply for master’s students depending on the department
• Living costs: approx. CAD 1700 – 2500 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: September–December (fall), January–April (winter)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their fourth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.

Link to the University of Calgary
Information for exchange students
Course options
Program descriptions
Language requirements for exchange students
Reports from past exchange students

State university offering a broad range of subjects. The faculties are spread over 3 campuses—specify your preferred campus when you apply.

• Location: Toronto, Canada
• Subject options: Subjects you can study are listed on the homepage. We recommend the Scarborough and Mississauga campuses for business and economics students. See below for a list of programs/courses not available to exchange students.
• Available places per annum: 3 maximum
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: Undergraduates: TOEFL IBT with a minimum of 89 (at least 22 in Writing) or IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each area) or Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 120 points.
  Postgraduates: TOEFL IBT with a minimum of 93 (at least 22 in Writing/Speaking) or IELTS with a minimum of 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each area).  Duolingo English Test is not accepted.
• Living costs: approx. CAD 1500 – 2500 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: September–December (fall), January–April (winter). Due to visa restrictions, you currently cannot study for two semesters in Canada.
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their fourth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)
• Additional information: indicate your preferred campus when you apply for the Central Student Exchange Program: Mississauga, St. George, or Scarborough. On-campus accommodation is most likely at the Scarborough campus, less so at the Mississauga campus, and very unlikely at the St. George main campus. A regular shuttle bus service runs between the campuses.

Link to the University of Toronto
Information for exchange students
Information on the University of Toronto campuses
Student exchange fact sheet
Information on course options and program/course restrictions for exchange students
Language requirements for exchange students

State university with a broad range of subjects. The university's faculties are spread throughout Guadalajara.

• Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
• Subject options: all subjects offered at Universidad de Guadalaja, except Fashion Design and Audiovisual Arts. Only limited access to the CUCEA (Centre of Economic and Managerial Sciences). The faculties are located at different thematic campuses and regional centres in different cities. Courses should only be chosen on one campus.
• Available places per annum: 4 maximum
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Spanish (at least B1). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Accommodation on campus is not possible 
• Living costs: approx. USD 500 – 700 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: August–December, January–June
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their fifth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round) 

Link to Universidad de Guadalajara
Guadalajara International
Course catalogue
Reports from past exchange students
Brochure

• Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
• Subject options: Subjects at the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (but not Advanced Academic Programs)
• Exchange graduate student (with credits and class attendance); one visiting research student (no credits, research-oriented)
  When applying, indicate which status you are seeking. Please also indicate possible supervisors at JHU but do not contact them personally in advance!
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver.
  Be aware that you must prove that you have secure funding to cover your living expenses for the duration of your stay at JHU (roughly USD 2,000, or parental sponsorship).
• Housing: Support in finding off-campus housing is available (see link below)
• Language requirements: TOEFL (at least 100); IELTS (at least 7.0)
• Living costs: approx. USD 2,000 per month plus about 260 USD compulsory health insurance per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: August–December, January–May
• Eligibility: master’s students from their second semester
• Number of places per annum: maximum of 2 for graduate students (or 4 semester places) plus 4 for visiting research students
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November

Link to Johns Hopkins University
Off-campus housing

Private women's liberal arts college. Male candidates may also be accepted.

• Location: Northampton, MA, USA
• Subject options: all subjects offered at Smith College
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum—two-semester exchanges only!
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver plus free food and dorm accommodation (the latter amounts to about 15.470 USD). In exchange, applicants are expected to support the Department of German Studies of Smith College during the exchange study, e.g. in a tutoring program.
• Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Language requirements: TOEFL recommended but not mandatory; you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Semester dates: September–December, January–May
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their fifth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)
• Special attraction: A member of the Five Colleges Consortium, Smith facilitates course participation at all 5 member universities. The exchange program operates within the ‘Interdisciplinary Studies Diploma Program’ framework.

Smith College's Homepage
Five Colleges Consortium
Interdisciplinary Studies Diploma Program
Reports from past exchange students

State university with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
• Subject options: all subjects offered at Temple University except architecture, law, informatics, fine and performing arts, and medicine. Only limited access is available to the College of Education and the Fox School of Business. We advise students of business administration to select courses at the Department of Economics and at the College of Liberal Arts, too.
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver. 1 place includes a supplementary scholarship of about $3,600 per academic year
• Language requirements: TOEFL at least 79, IELTS with a minimum of 6.0, Duolingo with a minimum of 110
• Living costs: approx. USD 1300 – 1700 per month. There is a mandatory international student fee of about 200 USD. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: August–December, January–May
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their fifth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)

Temple International 
Reports from past exchange students
Vlog of a University of Hamburg student about her stay abroad at Temple University in Philadelphia as well as trips to New York and Mexico

Public university offering a broad range of subjects and very high admission standards—only outstanding applications are considered! We support only research stays of advanced master’s students (final thesis preparation) and doctoral researchers who have already done at least 6 months of research in their field. 

• Location: Berkeley, CA, USA
• Subject options: all subjects that are offered at the university— no course attendance, only research stays; requires a preliminary supervisory commitment from a University of Berkeley researcher in the desired subject 
• Duration of stay: 1–3 months between September and June Living costs: approx. USD 2,100 per month, plus one-time visiting scholar and postdoc affairs (VSPA) service fee in the amount of USD 1,000 plus a visa processing fee in the amount of USD 650;
• Be aware that you must prove you have secure funding to cover your living expenses for the duration of your stay—for example, through copies of bank statements or parental sponsorship; partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application
• Financial benefits: USD 1,500 discount on administrative fees in the amount of USD 2,000
• Language assessment: at least level C1 English-language proficiency; a language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is not sufficient proof
• Eligibility: only master’s students from their third semester and doctoral researchers
• Doctoral research should upload the following documents: Master’s transcript instead of bachelor’s; abstract instead of transcript; preliminary supervisory commitment instead of learning agreement.
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum 
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round)
• Additional information: application requires prior advising; invitation, administrative support and provision of a workspace with access to printer, scanner, etc. via the Institute of European Studies (IES) at the University of California, Berkeley. It is important to establish contact with University of California, Berkeley researchers who are willing to provide expert supervision during the stay (e.g., an overview of potential supervisors and their areas of research). If you do not include a preliminary supervisory commitment in your application, you cannot be considered.
• Overview of potential supervisors

Link to university

Testimonials

Institute of European Studies

State university offering a broad range of subjects.

• Location: Storrs, CT, USA
• Subject options: all offered by the university except law, medicine, pharmacy, and education limited course options in art and statistics. Bachelor’s students must take courses amounting to at least 12 ECTS (maximum: 17).
• Available places per annum: up to 1 (or 2 semester places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver. Apart from housing (see below), calculate USD 4,000–5,000 pr semester for administrative fees, meal plan costs, and learning materials.
• Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Accommodation: dorm rooms provided by hosting university (USD 3,600–7,000 per semester)
• Language requirements: TOEFL iBT with a minimum of 79 (at least 19 in each area) or IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 (i.e.: at least 6.5 in each area) or Duolingo English Test with a minimum of 100
• Semester dates: August–December, January–May
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students only can begin their stay as of third semester
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)

Link to University of Conneticut
Course catalogue
Information for exchange students
Information on accomodation

State university with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
• Subject options: all subjects offered at the University of Kansas except law and medicine
• Available places per annum: 1
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver plus one scholarship amounting to about $7,500 per academic year. The visa requires proof you have sufficient funding to finance the costs of living for the duration of your stay at the University of Kansas (approx. US$ 7,500/semester or US$ 15,000/acad. Year), e.g. via parental guarantee.
• Language requirements: TOEFL with a minimum of 23 in Reading, Listening, Writing; IELTS with a minimum of 6.0–6.5
• Living costs: approx. USD 1400 - 2000 per month. Administrative costs including health insurance amount to about USD 2200 for one semester. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: August–December, January–May
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)
• Eligibility: master’s students may commence their stay as of their second semester.

Link to the university
Information for exchange students
Course catalogue

State university offering a broad range of subjects.

• Location: Santiago, Chile
• Subject options: all subjects offered at the university except for medicine and marine biology. There are also restrictions on admission to the following subjects: music, psychology, economics and public administration, art, architecture, sport, performing arts (see below). Exchange students are advised to take courses amounting to between 30 and 40 credit points. Spanish language courses are available; a fee is payable. Courses is English are limited; applicants planning on taking courses in English only are therefore advised to be flexible in their course planning.
• Available places per annum: 2 (or 4 semester-long places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: For courses in Spanish, you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof. Note that the Spanish tests at the Language Center currently not offered online. To attend the limited English-language courses on offer, you must provide proof of your knowledge of English (IELTS 6.0; TOEFL IBT 75; Duolingo 95).
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree students may commence the exchange as of their fourth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Living costs: You can read up on living costs here. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Accommodation: There is no on-campus accommodation. Students must find their own accommodation. The University’s website contains a list of links to private landlords.  
• Semester dates: March–July (first semester), August–December (second semester)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)

State university offering a broad range of subjects.

•  Location: Santiago, Chile
• Subject options: all subjects offered at the university. Courses per semester: 5 maximum. Admission to the Faculty of Medicine is restricted for exchange students. Places are allocated following an evaluation by the faculty and only when courses are available.
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum (or max. of 4 semester places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Spanish (at least B1, for students at the Faculty of Medicine at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof. Note that the Spanish tests at the Language Center currently not offered online.
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their fifth semester, master’s students as of their second semester
• Living costs: approx. 800–1,200 USD per month for accommodation and meals. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: March–July (first semester), July–December (second semester)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)

Link to Universidad de Chile
Information for exchange students
Course options

State university offering a broad range of subjects

• Location: São Paulo, Brazil
• Subject options: all subjects offered at the university. As the faculties are based at eight different sites, it is only possible to select subjects from one faculty. Places are limited at the School of Economics, Administration and Accounting, and the School of Architecture and Urbanism. To increase your chances of a successful application, we advise students interested in studying at these schools to select courses at the Ribeirão Preto or São Carlos Campus. For the School of Engineering, select courses with a minimum of 9 ECTS. For the Ribeirão Preto School of Economics, Administration and Accounting, select courses with a minimum of 16 ECTS. Exchange students on the São Paulo campus can attend Portuguese classes during the semester.
• Master's students can decide to do a research stay or to take courses at USP. A letter of invitation from the supervisor at USP is required to apply for a research stay. Master's students usually select courses from the final 2 years of their chosen 4–5-year bachelor's degree program (bacharelado) at USP. If you plan to transfer credits you should contact your academic office at Universität Hamburg as early as possible. Many degree programs also offer graduate courses (pós-graduação). To accelerate the admission process, we advise master's students to select at least one undergraduate course (bacharelado).
• School of Medicine: Only limited access is available; we advise students to contact the School of Medicine at São Paulo Campus(crint.mobilidade"AT"fm.usp.br) or at Ribeirão Preto Campus(luciajayme"AT"fmrp.usp.br).
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum (or 4 semester-long places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Portuguese (at least B1). A free language test is offered only once a year on 24 April, see point 6 under Application documents.
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their exchange as of their fourth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Living costs: Find out more about living costs. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Accommodation: No on-campus accommodation. Students must find their own accommodation. We advise students to apply for the USP iFriends-Programm after nomination for help finding accommodation.
• Semester dates: February–June (first semester), August–December (second semester)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)

Link to the university
Information for exchange students
Campus overview
Course options
Portuguese language courses at the São Paulo Campus
Information on Portuguese language courses offered at other campuses are provided by the local international offices.

State university offering a broad range of subjects

• Location: Campinas, Brazil
• Subject options: all subjects offered at the university, except pharmacy.
  Music, art, and sport: only if enrolled in a corresponding major.
  Exchange students may earn a maximum of 32 ECTS per semester. The faculties are spread over 4 campuses in 3 cities (main campus in Campinas). We recommend you only select courses in one city. The university offers a limited number of free Portuguese classes on the main campus for exchange students.
• Available places per annum: 3 maximum
• Language requirements: Sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Portuguese (at least B1). A free language test is offered only once a year on 24 April, see point 6 under Application documents.
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s students may start their exchange as of their fifth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Accommodation: no accommodation in student halls, but the host university can help students find accommodation.
• Living costs: approx. USD 400–600 per month for accommodation and meals. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: February–July (first semester), August–December (second semester)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)

Link to the university
Information for exchange students
Information for students of medicine
Course options

Strategic partner university of Universität Hamburg with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Shanghai, China
• Subject options: all subjects offered at Fudan University, journalism, and some medicine and law courses. At the School of Management English-taught courses are only offered at undergraduate level.
• Available places per annum: 4 maximum
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: TOEFL IBT (80+ points) or an IELTS score of 6.5 or more
• Living costs: approx. RMB 3800 - 8000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: September–January, February–June
• Eligibility: master’s students may commence their stay as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their fourth semester, master's students as of their second semester

Link to Fudan University
Information for exchange students

State university with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Shanghai, China
• Subject options: all subjects offered at East China Normal University; please note that the final decision lies with the respective department. Students without sufficient Chinese proficiency (see below) may join Chinese classes, the Global China Program, or take regular English-language classes (“Visiting Students Program”).
• Available places: 2
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver. The university attempts to provide accommodation in student dormitories.
• Language requirements: TOEFL (ITB) score of 80+ points, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, or B2 or higher; to participate in courses offered in Chinese at least HSK 4 (Hanyu Shuiping Kasohi, the standard proficiency test for Chinese)
• Living costs: approx. RMB 3000–6500 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: late February–mid-July (spring), September–mid-January (fall)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their fifth semester, master's students as of their second semester

Link to East China Normal University
Information for exchange students
Global China Program
Course Offer in English

State university offering a wide range of subjects.

• Location: Peking, China.
• Subject options: all subjects offered by the university, divided into 4 modules:
  (1) Only Chinese courses (18–20 credit hours per week), (2) Chinese courses (18–20 credit hours per week) and English-language undergraduate courses, not more than 6 credits, (3) undergraduate only in English (6–20 credits), (4) undergraduate courses in Chinese (6–20 credits)
• Available places per annum: initially 1 (for an entire academic year, or 2 each for 1 semester)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver and the University will attempt to provide accomodation in a student dormitory
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Chinese (HSK 6) or English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency —the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Living costs: approx. RMB 3500 - 8000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• For Chinese-language courses: at least HSK 6
• Semester dates: Feb-Jun (Spring), Sep-Jan (Fall)
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their fifth semester, master's students as of their second semester
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)
• Applicants cannot hold a Chinese passport.

Link to university
Information on course registration
Undergraduate courses
Information for exchange students

Private university with around 10,000 students

• Location: Sonipat, in the northwestern state of Haryana 
• Subject options: All subjects that are offered at the university—courses are held in English. JGU has over 12 faculties and 12 research centers with a broad range of subjects.
• Semester dates: August to December, February to June
• Accommodation: All students live on campus in single-sex residences.
• Living costs (excluding accommodation costs): approx. €350–450 per semester. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: A language certificate (at least at B2 level) from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is not sufficient proof.
• Eligibility: Some master’s degree courses require prior knowledge. 
• Available places per annum: up to 3 (6 semester places)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round of applications)

Information for outgoing students
Link to JGU
Courses
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State university offering a broad range of subjects

• Location: Surabaya, Indonesia
• Subject options: AMERTA (taught in English with limited course options for bachelor’s and master’s students; possibility of internship or research) and/or LINGUA (language program for Indonesian, levels A1–B2 [CEFR]).
• Semester dates: August to December (fall), February to June (spring)
• Accommodation: The university helps students search for housing. 
• Living costs: approx. €200–300 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: For undergraduate courses taught in English, TOEFL ITP 500, IBT 70; IELTS Academic 5 with a minimum of 5 in every area. For graduate courses taught in English, TOEFL ITP 550; iBT 80; IELTS Academic 5.5.
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students may start their exchange as of their third semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Available places per annum: up to 2 (or 4 semester places)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)

Link to Universitas Airlangga
Information for exchange students
Course options
Academic Mobility Exchange for Undergraduate and Master at Airlangga (AMERTA)
LINGUA PROGRAM

State university with a wide range of subjects.

• Location: Kyoto, Japan.
• Subject options: all except for medicine. The Graduate School of Biostudies only accepts special research students (research project). Research projects may not be conducted in the School of Government or the Graduate School of Management. Bachelor’s students may take courses in English in the International Education Program (KUINEP) or regular courses in Japanese (at least 7 courses per semester; this can include up to two Japanese language courses). Master’s students may either take regular courses—most in Japanese (at least 4 courses per semester; Japanese language courses are also available) or conduct a research project (special research students do not take courses). You do not need to find a supervisor in advance. Instead, please list possible supervisors and/or suitable departments in your application and describe your research project in detail. Depending on the supervisor, it may be possible to conduct your research project in English.
• Available places per annum: maximum 2 (or max. of 4 semester places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: : JLPT (Level N1) for courses in Japanese, TOEFL (min. 79 iBT) / IELTS (min. 6.5) for courses in English recommended but not mandatory; you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Living costs: approx. JPY 130000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: Apr–Sep and Oct–Mar
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students may commence their stay as of their fifth semester and higher; master’s students as of their second semester.

Link to university
Information for exchange students 
English-language courses offered for bachelor’s students

Public university offering a broad range of subjects

• Location: Osaka, Japan
• Subject options: all except for medicine and dentistry Students can (1) study in English in the Osaka University Short-Term Student Exchange Program (OUSSEP) and take accompanying Japanese courses, (2) take advanced courses in Japanese in the Immersion Exchange Program Osaka (iExPO) (3rd or 4th year of study) and earn credits or conduct research projects, (3) conduct research in STEM subjects in the FrontierLab@OsakaU program (from 3rd year of study), or (4) focus on studying the Japanese language and culture for one year in the Maple Program (from 3rd year of study). The program always begins in the winter semester.
• Semester dates: April–August, September–February
• Accommodation: fee-based accommodation in student residence halls possible
• Living costs: approx. JPY 140,000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: for courses in Japanese in the iExPO, JLPT N1 or N2 (see brochure for precise details); for the FrontierLab@OsakaU, JLPT N2; for the Maple Program, JLPT N4; for course or research in English, TOEFL (IBT 80) or IELTS (6.0). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate, B2 level) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students may start their exchange as of their third semester, master’s students as of their second semester. Additional restrictions apply in the individual programs and are listed above under the subject options. The OUSSEP is aimed primarily at bachelor’s students from their 3rd year of study; in principle, however, it is also open to master’s students.
• Available places: 1 in Summer Semester 2025; 2 in Winter Semester 2025/26
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May

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State university with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Saitama City, Japan
• Subject options: all subjects offered by the university. For a detailed list of the available courses in English, see below.
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in English or Japanese (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Living costs: approx. JPY 130000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: April–August, September–February
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg : 31 May (May application round)
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their fourth semester; master's students as of their second semester

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State university offering a broad range of subjects

• Location: Tsukuba, Japan
• Subject options: All subjects offered at the university with the exception of the MBA program. There are course restrictions in individual faculties, especially in the School of Medicine.
  Bachelor’s students: You can apply as an exchange student (course attendance for a minimum of 8 units per week (1 unit = 75 minutes) / free courses in Japanese available).
  Master’s students: You can apply as an exchange student (course attendance for a minimum of 8 units per week (1 unit = 75 minutes) / free courses in Japanese available but without credits— there are only limited courses taught in English for master’s students; carefully review the program you wish to attend. You can also apply as an exchange student with a research project (no credits but possible status as auditing student; stay is not bound to semesters). Describe your research project in detail and name (potential) supervisors in your application.
• Available places per annum: 3 maximum (or max. of 6 semester places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Accommodation: The host university provides (fee-based) dormitories.
• Language requirements: For courses taught in English: TOEFL iBT with a minimum of 80. For courses taught in Japanese: knowledge sufficient to follow courses (minimum: B1). A DAAD language certificate will be accepted. To study at the College of Japanese Language and Culture: JLPT ( N2)
• Living costs: roughly 600,000 Yen per semester (if staying in a dormitory). Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: April–July / August; October–December / February
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s students may start their exchange as of their fourth semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)

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Private university with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
• Subject options: all subjects offered at Waseda. Please be aware of faculty-specific enrollment requirements.
• Available places: 1 for a full academic year or 2 for 1 semster each. Due to a lack of places, we cannot  accommodate 2 students in the same semester.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Living costs: approx. JPY 125000 - 150000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Language requirements: TOEFL (min. 80 IBT) / IELTS (min. 6.0).
• Semester dates: April–August (spring), September–February (fall)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their fourth semester, master's students as of their second semester

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Private women’s university offering a broad range of subjects including courses taught in English Male candidates are also considered.

• Location: Seoul, Korea
• Subject options: all subjects offered at the university, with the exception of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and education. For graduate students, all courses in The Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and some English-taught courses from the School of Law are open. Graduate students have the additional option of registering for MBA courses offered by the Graduate School of Business.
• Semester dates: September–December, March–June
• Accommodation: fee-based accommodation in student residence halls is possible
• Living costs: approx. KRW 2,369,000 per month. Be aware that you must prove you have secure funding to cover your living expenses for the duration of your stay—for example, through copies of bank statements or parental sponsorship. partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Korean or English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Eligibility: undergraduate students may commence the exchange as of their second semester, master’s students as of their second semester
• Number of places per year: 5
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round)

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Private university offering a broad range of subjects in Korean and English.

• Location: Seoul, Korea
• Subject options: all subjects that are offered at the university except medicine, nursing, pharmacy, law, teacher training, art and design, cyber security as well as all courses at Sejeong Campus. Be aware that there is a high demand for courses from Business School, Media & Communications, International Studies and Psychology (courses that start with BUSS, JMCO, DISS, PSYC). For graduate students, only courses from Graduate Schools and International Studies are open. In addition to the exeptions mentioned above, research-based offers as well as graduate-level business courses (starting with INT) are restricted.
• Semester dates: March–June, September–December
• Fee-based accommodation in residence halls is possible.
• Application fee: Korea University will levy an Exchange Student Application fee to all exchange applicants (currently around 50 USD).
• Living costs: approx. KRW 1,150,000 to KRW 1,525,000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language assessment test: Students require sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Korean and English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is not sufficient proof.
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their third semester, master's students as of their second semester
• Available places per annum: up to 2 (4 semester places)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round). Applications for Summer Semester 2025 possible in May Round 2024.
  

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Private university offering a broad range of subjects and multiple campuses in the capital city of Seoul

• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Subject options: Seoul Campus College of Humanities, College of Politics and Economics, College of Business Administration, College of Hotel and Tourism Management, College of Sciences, College of Human Ecology, Humanitas College; Global Campus: College of Engineering, College of Software, College of Electronics and Information, College of Applied Science, College of Life Science, College of International Studies, College of Foreign Language and Literature, College of Art and Design (proficiency in the Korean language required). Recommended number of credits per semester: 9–15 credit points
• Semester dates: March–June, September–December
• Accommodation: Fee-based accommodation in student residence halls is possible; fees range from KRW 1,154,000 to KRW 1,300,000 per semester depending on the accommodation.
• Living costs: approx. KRW 1,200,000 (calculated at approx. EUR 880) per month (not including accommodation). Be aware that you must prove you have secure funding to cover your living expenses for the duration of your stay—for example, through copies of bank statements or parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language assessment test: Students require sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Korean or English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) is sufficient for courses in English—the placement test is not sufficient proof. Applicants require either a level 3 TOPIK Test (Korean language test) or higher (level 4 for the Management School) or for students majoring in Korean language studies, a recommendation letter from the dean of the Korean Language Department (sophomore or higher).
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students may start their exchange as of their third semester; master’s students, as of their second semester. Note: Only bachelor’s degree courses can be attended.
• Available places per annum: 3 maximum
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round)

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State university with a broad range of subjects. Courses taught in English.

• Location: Seoul, Korea
• Subject options: all subjects offered at Seoul National University, except for medicine, music and art. Only limited access to the Department of Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Business (MBA Program), applicants should prepare for alternative options
  College of Business Administration: only accepts business or economics students. Exchange students will only be offered unfilled places, applicants should prepare for alternative options.
  Korean history, Pharmacy, Statistics and Psychology: requires advanced Korean skills (at least KLPT Level 5)
• Available places per annum: 3 maximum (or 6 semester places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver.
• Language requirements: TOPIK (Level 5) for courses in Korean, TOEFL (88 IBT) / IELTS (6.0) for courses in English recommended but not mandatory; you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in English or Korean (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Living costs: approx. 1,150,000 - 1,525,000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: September–December, March–June
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their fifth semester; master's students as of their first second
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)

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Public university

• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Subject options: all subjects that are offered at the university— restrictions for the Korean Language Program and Culture Program 
• Semester dates: March–June, September–December
• Fee-based accommodation in residence halls is possible. Depending on the accommodation, fees range from KRW 636,000 to KRW 912,000 per semester plus a KRW 100,000 security deposit.
• Living costs: approx. KRW 800,000 to KRW 1,000,000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language assessment test: Students require sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Korean and English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is not sufficient proof.
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s students can begin their stay only from the third semester. There are no courses for master’s students. Master’s students can attend bachelor’s courses.
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round)

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Private university offering a broad range of subjects

• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Subject options and faculties: all subjects offered at the university, with the exception of medicine, pharmacy, music, MBA programs, law, and courses at the Songdo International Campus. There are additional course restrictions in the individual departments (see below). Courses in the Department of Business Administration (code BIZ) are only available to major students (max. 4 courses per semester). Exchange students must earn at least 9 ECTS per semester. Korean language courses are available free of charge (6 or 3 ECTS)
• Available places per annum: up to 2 (or 4 semester places)
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: For courses taught in English:  TOEFL iBT min. 79 or IELTS 6.5 (not required for native speakers or students completing an English study program). For courses taught in Korean: KLAT Level 4 / TOPIK Level 4
• Living costs: 5,000,000–6,300,000 KRW per semester (accommodation in student halls). Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: Mar–Jun, Sept–Dec
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s students may start their exchange as of their third semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)

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State university with a broad range of subjects and courses taught in English:

• Location: Taipeh, Taiwan
• Subject options: all offered at National Taiwan University except for medicine and teacher training. Course restrictions in business administration (no EMBA/EIMBA courses, no required courses in GMBA).
• Available places per annum: 6 maximum
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: you must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in English or Chinese (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof.
• Living costs: approx. NTD 27,500 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: September–January, February–June
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their third semester, master's students as of their second semester
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)

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Public university offering a broad range of subjects, including courses taught in English

• Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Subject options: For all subjects that are offered at the university, exchange students can attend courses at various faculties/departments— including free Chinese language courses.
• Semester dates: September–January (fall semester), February–June (spring semester)
• Fee-based accommodation in student residence halls is possible; fees range from TWD 5,000 to TWD 17,000 per semester depending on the accommodation.
• Living costs: approx. TWD 15,000 to TWD 25,000 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language assessment test: Students require sufficient language proficiency to follow classes in Chinese and English (at least B2). A language certificate from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate) will be accepted—the placement test is not sufficient proof.
• Eligibility: Bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their third semester, master's students as of their second semester.
• Available places per annum: up to 4 (8 semester places)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round)

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State university offering a broad range of subjects.

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand.
• Subject options: various subjects in undergraduate and graduate studies with a focus on economics and buisness administration as well as international studies. Be sure to read the list of programs offered for inbound students.
• Available places per annum: 2 maximum (or 4 semester places).
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver. 
• Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Accommodation: host university provides (fee-based) dormitories.
• Language requirements: for courses taught in English, TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS band 6.0 (certificate must be no more than 2 years old); for courses taught in Thai, sufficient knowledge to follow courses (at least B1). A DAAD language certificate will be accepted.
• Semester dates: semester system—August to December, January to May; trimester system only for selected international graduate programs—August to November, December to March, April to August.
• Eligibility: undergraduate students may start their exchange as of their third semester, master’s students as of their second semester.
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November application round)

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Public university offering a broad range of subjects

• Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
• Subject options: All subjects that are offered at the university Some faculties primarily offer 2-semester courses: Chemical and Process Engineering (CAPE), Design (fashion design and fashion marketing course), Electronic and Electrical Engineering (ELEC), Healthcare (HECS), Mechanical Engineering (MECH and PDES). Students in these faculties who are only going to Leeds for a year have to check their course selection in relation to this and, if necessary, supplement their selection with courses in other faculties/departments. Practical modules in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies and the School of Design can be attended only by students who major in these subjects; here, a portfolio must be submitted with the application. Students must complete 50–60 credits each semester (when applying, exchange students should specify courses amounting to 60–100 credits).
• For students of English, there is currently an Erasmus+ partnership with the University of Leeds.
• Semester dates: September–January, January–June
• Accommodation: For students who apply in time, fee-based accommodation in student residence halls is guaranteed.
• Living costs: on average, GBP 540–870 per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: IELTS (at least 6.0—at least 5.5 in each area) or TOEFL iBT (at least 87—listening/ reading at least 20, writing at least 21, speaking at least 22) or Abitur with at least 11 points plus language certificate (at least B2) from the University Language Center (DAAD language certificate—the placement test is NOT sufficient proof) is required. Some faculties have higher language requirements.
• Eligibility: bachelor’s students only can begin their stay as of third semester
• Available places per annum: up to 2 (or 4 semester places)
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 30 November (November round of applications)

Strategic partner university of Universität Hamburg with a broad range of subjects:

• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Subject options: all subjects offered at Macquarie University with the exception of 7000 level units, Chiropractic Studies courses, Teachers Training units, Excercise and Sports Science, Physiotherapy units, units offered by the Macquarie University International College, MMBA, GMBA & AFCP Program units, PACE units and Research Units. In addition, Psychology and Educational Science are very limited and only open to exchange students after prior consultation. For a complete list of restricted units, please see the Macquarie website.
• Available places per annum: 3 exchange students (or max. of 6 semester places) (Bachelor’s and Master’s) plus 6 Master of Research students
• Master of Research Program: currently not available. Please do not apply for the Master of Research program.
• Global Leadership Program: Exchange students can participate in this extracurricular program to address global issues, improve their intercultural skills, and develop leadership skills.
• Joint PhD Program: Universität Hamburg and Macquarie University in Australia offer doctoral students the opportunity to benefit from both universities’ expertise and do their doctorate through a joint PhD program. Use the Master of Research program to establish contacts if you are planning on a joint PhD. More information on the joint PhD program (PDF).
• Financial benefits: tuition fee waiver
• Language requirements: Note language requirements for visa purposes at the Department of Home Affairs. For the application: IELTS Academic in-person min. 6,5 (min. 6,0 in every band), TOEFL iBT min. 83, or DAAD language certificate ( C1 CEFR); Master of Research Program: only IELTS Academic in-person (min. 6,0 in every band), TOEFL iBT min. 83, PTE Academic test (min. 50 in every band) or Cambridge C1/C2 (min. 169 in every band). Some of the courses may have different language requirements (see below). 
• Living costs: approx. 1500 – 3500 AUD per month. Note: You are typically required to provide proof of financing for the duration of the stay when applying for a visa, e.g. a bank account copy or proof of parental sponsorship. The partner universities or the visa-issuing authority will send you information on this prior to application.
• Semester dates: February–June, July–November
• Eligibility: bachelor's students may commence their stay as of their third semester, master's students as of their second semester
• Application deadline at Universität Hamburg: 31 May (May application round)

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