Exchange and program students are nominated by their home institution to study at Hof University of Applied Sciences for one or two semesters. Please have a look at our fact sheet for exchange students. Also notice that unfortunatly we cannot accept any freemovers.
Exchange agreements exist between the partner universities. It is also possible to study at Hof University of Applied Sciences within the framework of the ERASMUS+ program.
General information on our exchange program
At a glance
For attending lectures in English or German, students need at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
According to the guidelines of the European Commission, 60 credits represent the workload of a full year of study; the workload for one semester corresponds to 30 credits.
Credits are awarded only when the module has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken. Exchange students can take as many modules as they wish but it is advisable to take no more than 30 – 35 credits.
Undergraduate students can choose their modules from any of our Bachelor’s programs only. Postgraduate students can choose their modules from any of our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
However, all exchange students must fulfill the requirements set by their home institution.
Our services for international students
Our Housing Office supports international students in finding their first accommodation if they are not in Germany yet.
More information can be found on our housing office webpage.
Prior to the start of each semester, we organize an orientation period for all new international students. You can expect social and academic guidance, assistance with administrative issues and special social and cultural activities for integration.
We will help you smoothly settle in your new personal and academic
environment!
The International Office together with the International Student Network assist you before and during your studies in any social and academic belongings.
You will be guided through the German bureaucracy jungle by the International Office Hof before, during and after your studies at Hof University.
During our Orientation Weeks and throughout the whole semester, the International Office and the International Student Network organize several events, get togethers, and excursions/city tours for the international students.
Our Language Center offers free German courses during the Orientation Weeks and throughout the whole semester as well as other language courses. Find more information on the webpage of our Language Center.
