Application documents

Which application documents are required and what do they look like? Which templates can I use?

To apply for our exchange program, please submit your application online only.

1. CV

  • In German and English (or the language of the respective host country)
  • If you do not speak the language of your host country and will be taking classes in English at the partner institution, you may submit a CV in English

 

2. Letter of motivation

  • In German and English (or the language of the respective host country)
  • 2-3 pages
  • Should refer to only one partner university; in case of simultaneous applications for several partner universities please submit a letter of motivation (German and English) for each university
  • The following questions might be helpful when developing your motivational letter and study plan:
    • Why does a study abroad make sense for your current studies?
    • To what extent does this study abroad fit into the further course of your studies at HU; to what extent does it support the completion of your studies at HU (e.g. research work for your final thesis)?
    • What are your personal motives for studying abroad?

 

Please note: Language acquisition does not constitute sufficient justification for a study abroad, since applicants are expected to have good to very good language skills in advance. This will enable them to approach the subject-related studies abroad without major language problems.

 

3. Letter of recommendation (Template - GermanEnglish, French)

  • Please have instructors/professors e-mail the letter of recommendation (preferably in English) directly to the International Department 

 

4. Transcript of Records 

  • Please contact your examination office for a stamped and signed transcript of records 

 

5. List of courses currently being attended, if applicable (Template - english)

  • for MA students in the 1st semester 
  • The list of courses is only required if you are in the first semester of your master's degree and no course work has yet been listed in your AGNES trancript of records. Please enter all current/previously attended courses here. To submit proof of your academic achievements, please addionally upload the transcript of records from your Bachelor's program.
     

6. Study Plan (Template - english)

  • This is not a Learning Agreement, but simply a list of the courses you would like to take at the host university, based on the current course catalog.
  • This Study Plan supports your application, but does not represent your final on-site course enrollment. You will not be able to register for courses until you have been successfully nominated and admitted to a partner university.
  • If you are applying for several partner universities at the same time, please create a separate Study Plan for each university (combined in one PDF file). 

 

7. Proof of language proficiency for the language of instruction (mostly English)

  • Different language certificates might be required, depending on the language and country/partner university. Please check the pages of the respective regional departments. An Abitur certificate is NOT accepted as language proficiency.
  • TOEFL for partner universities in Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore and in the US
  • IELTS for Australian partner universities
  • DAAD language certificate from the HU Language Center for most other languages (also English); depending on country/partner university

 

8. Enrollment Certificate ("Studienbescheinigung")

9. University Certificate

  • If you have already completed a degree program at a university, please submit the relevant transcript/university certificate. 
  • If you have already completed your bachelor's degree, but your bachelor's certificate is not yet available, please let us know when you will be able to submit it. 
  • We do not require you to submit your high school diploma.
 

10. Copy/Scan Passport

  • If you do not have a passport yet, please submit a copy of your ID.