Funding for programs abroad

We have compiled some useful information for you on the subject of funding and scholarships for your stay abroad.

Funding for semesters abroad

Study Abroad semester

Applicable for the following destinations: New York (Pace University, Berkeley College, Kuala Lumpur (APU), London (London Met), Shanghai (SILC), Sydney (UTS), Vancouver (VIU), Mailand (NABA), Florenz (Istituto Marangoni)
Grade point average of 2.0 or better for all work completed at Hochschule Fresenius
Attainment of all credit points according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) as required by the standard period of study
Very good knowledge of English, as evidenced by certificates or testimonials
Honorary commitment, as evidenced by certificates or testimonials
Preference will be given to students who receive BAföG or who can prove that they have a student loan
Application deadlines: April 15 (study abroad in winter semester) and October 15 (study abroad in summer semester)

Please click here for the complete scholarship regulations and here for some useful tips for a successful application. If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact the International Office team: international@hs-fresenius.de

You have the possibility to apply for „BAföG“ for the semester abroad. Students are often entitled to „BAföG“ abroad, even though they are not entitled to „BAföG“ in Germany, for example. With „BAföG“ abroad, for example, subsidies are paid for tuition fees as well as for living expenses.

Responsible BAföG-Offices:

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Semester abroad at an Erasmus+ partner university

If you decide to spend a semester abroad at one of the partner universities within the framework of the Erasmus+ program of Hochschule Fresenius, you are simultaneously applying for funding through Erasmus+.

The funding rates for an Erasmus+ semester are between 330 EUR and 450 EUR per month, depending on the destination country.
During an Erasmus+ semester, you continue to pay the tuition fees at home, but none at the partner university abroad.
You are registered as a student at Hochschule Fresenius during the semester abroad and can complete your studies in Germany.

You can find more information on our Erasmus+ info page. It is possible to combine funding with Erasmus+ and BAföG abroad. You can find out which international office is responsible for the application at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

Are you active on social media and would be happy, for a honorarium, to inspire others with your adventure abroad? Then take a look at the „ERLEBE ES!“ campaign by „studieren weltweit“ and apply for the winter semester abroad by May 1st and for the summer semester by November 1st! You may soon become a correspondent! Here you will find all the important information.

Self-organized semester abroad

PROMOS funding can be used to support stays abroad outside of Europe that are not part of the Erasmus+ program. Details about PROMOS can be found further down on this page.

You can also apply for „Auslands-BAföG“ for a self-organized semester abroad. You can find out which international office is responsible for the application here.

Information about further funding opportunities can be found on the DAAD website.

Are you active on social media and would be happy, for a honorarium, to inspire others with your adventure abroad? Then take a look at the „ERLEBE ES!“ campaign by „studieren weltweit“ and apply for the winter semester abroad by May 1st and for the summer semester by November 1st! You may soon become a correspondent! Here you will find all the important information.

Funding for internships abroad

Possible for voluntary and mandatory internships between two and twelve months
Minimum stay of two months
Funding for internships in the following countries: all EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey
Funded internships are also possible after a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the form of so-called graduate internships
Monthly allowance between 480 and 600 EUR

The application is done by the International Office team, for further information please contact us: international@hs-fresenius.de.
You can also find more information at the DAAD.

PROMOS funding can be used to support stays abroad outside of Europe that are not part of the Erasmus+ program. Details about PROMOS can be found further down on this page.

You can also find information about other funding opportunities on the DAAD website.

Are you active on social media and would be happy, for a honorarium, to inspire others with your adventure abroad? Then take a look at the „ERLEBE ES!“ campaign by „studieren weltweit“ and apply for the winter semester abroad by May 1st and for the summer semester by November 1st! You may soon become a correspondent! Here you will find all the important information.

PROMOS Scholarship

Are you planning an individual stay abroad outside the EU? The PROMOS scholarship makes it possible for you to study or do an internship abroad. Study trips or theses abroad are also possible. With the PROMOS funds provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Hochschule Fresenius has created its own scholarship program with funding priorities. Through the program, your student mobility is increased. The PROMOS program generally supports stays abroad outside the EU.

What is funded?

Minimum stay of three months
Partial scholarship or travel allowance (a selection committee decides on the type and duration of funding)
Preference will be given to individual mobility
The study visit must take place outside Europe or at a European university that is not an Erasmus partner university
Unfortunately, tuition fees cannot be covered

Minimum stay of two months
Partial scholarship or travel allowance (a selection committee decides on the type and duration of funding)
The internship stay must take place outside Europe (all EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey are excluded from funding)
Exceptionally, internships can also be funded in the period between the Bachelor’s degree and the start of the Master’s program; the prerequisite here is that admission to the Master’s program has been granted.

Minimum stay of three months
Partial scholarship or travel allowance (a selection committee decides on the type and duration of funding)
The stay for writing the thesis must take place outside Europe or at a European university that is not an Erasmus partner university.

Group travel with a number of participants of 5 to 15 students and a duration of 5 to 12 days (must be accompanied by a university teacher).
Trips with a predominantly touristic program as well as lecture and congress trips are not supported.

Who can receive a PROMOS scholarship?

Students of Hochschule Fresenius with German citizenship or citizenship equivalent to German citizenship can apply for a PROMOS scholarship. Non-German students who are enrolled at a German university and aim to graduate there can also apply for a PROMOS scholarship. However, this does not include funding to the home country.

The selection for a scholarship is made on the basis of the submitted documents. Decisive criteria for the selection of scholarship holders are, among others, the academic performance, the meaningfulness of the stay abroad and the necessary language skills. In the case of equal suitability, preference will be given to applicants who do not receive remuneration from the host institution. Preference will also be given to those who have not received previous PROMOS funding.

By accepting a PROMOS scholarship, you agree to write a field report after your stay abroad.

How can i apply?

Application for a PROMOS scholarship is possible in the second semester at the earliest. The following application deadlines apply:

15. January
15. June

Please submit your application for a PROMOS scholarship via e-mail to claudia.roth@hs-fresenius.de with the following documents:

CV in tabular form
Letter of motivation explaining the planned stay (e.g. Why do you want to go abroad? Why to THIS country in particular? What is the added value of the stay abroad for your studies?)
Copies of previous certificates of achievement
If possible, additional documents proving your language skills, cultural knowledge and/or your social commitment.
Depending on which program you are applying for, you may need to submit additional documents or attend a selection interview
Proof of communication with the host institution (confirmation of place) as well as information about payment of wages or other subsidies by the host institution.

Please note: Incomplete application documents cannot be considered! The application must be submitted BEFORE the start of the stay abroad, subsequent funding is not possible.

How much is the funding amount?

You will receive a monthly stipend and/or a travel allowance. The amount of the grant depends on the destination country, see list here.

For group-study trips you receive 45 EUR per student per day.

The amount of the partial scholarships is influenced by the receipt of Auslands-BAföG.