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
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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 - German, English)
- Please have instructors/professors e-mail the letter of recommendation 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)
- Only required if you are in the 1st semester of your master's program and no courses have yet been completed
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.
- If applying for several partner universities at the same time, please create a Study Plan for each university and upload it as one combined PDF file.
7. Proof of language proficiency
- 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
9. University Certificate
- In case you already completed studies at a university
10. Copy/Scan Passport