International students from our partner universities who would like to come to Hof as an exchange student should contact the International Office / Mobility Office at their home university first. Only after we have received the offical nomination from your home university you will be provided with information on our online application process.

For exchange students:

• 31 May for the following winter semester (October - February)

• 31 October for the following summer Semester (March - August)

Exchange students at Hof University do not pay any tuition fees. You only have to pay a student service fee of approx. 98 EUR per semester. This semester fee coupled with your Campus Card allows for reduced prices at the canteen and includes the semester ticket for buses in Hof and trains to our second campus in Münchberg.

To be able to live and study in Germany, in general students should calculate with about 860 EUR per month to cover all costs (rent, social activities, daily expenses etc.).

After having successfully applied at Hof University and being accepted, you will receive an official Admission Letter. Please use this document for visa application (if you need one). See below.

If you are an EU-Citizen you do not need a visa for studying in Germany.

If you are a Non-EU-Citizen you most likely have to apply for a visa. In this case, please get in touch with the German embassy in your home country.

Please check this website in order to see if you need a visa for Germany:

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/visabestimmungen-node

Yes, we do. At the beginning of each semester there are orientation weeks especially for our new international students organised by the International Office. During our these days we will help you with official formalities and procedures such as enrolment and registration. The orientation weeks also include activities such as: German language courses, workshops, campus and city tour, get together events, etc. By participating in our Orientation Programme, you will quickly get to know Hof University and the city of Hof and make new friends from all around the world. Find out more about the orientation program

Yes. Each semester we plan for two arrival days just before the Orientation weeks start. If you arrive during these days, we will arrange pick up from the train /bus station in Hof, respectively Münchberg and take you to your accommodation (provided no unforeseen obstacles occur).

A health insurance which covers the whole period of your stay is a mandatory prerequiste for enrolment and has to be taken out before arrival.

Hereyou can find more information on health insurances.

In Hof, accommodation is available in our student dormitories or on the private market. Finding an accommodation can be done via our Housing Office, for the exact procedure please get in touch with our Housing office. The monthly rent varies from 260 - 350 EUR.

http://www.hof-university.com/international/welcome-service/accommodation/housing.html

Hof University offers a wide range of courses for international students taught in English and German. Bachelor students cannot select Master courses, with the exception of students of the Computer Science study programmes.

You can find an overview at “Courses and programme options”.

https://www.hof-university.com/international/incoming-students-and-faculty/exchange-students/course-options.html

Our International Team, a group of local students, will support you during your stay in Hof and will also organise a number of events for all exchange and German students throughout the semester.

Click here to contact our International Team

Please check the link below if you need some information on working in Germany:

http://www.hof-university.com/international/incoming-students-and-faculty/practical-advice/working-in-germany.html

Important documents (arrival and housing information, semester schedule, etc.) are available as free downloads in our download area:

Download Area for all International Students

After your arrival and enrolment at Hof University, personal documents can be accessed via your student account in our student portal PRIMUSS.

Yes! Please find information and contact data on our website:

http://www.hof-university.com/services/counseling-and-psychological-services.html.

The psychological support is offered on our campuses in Hof and Münchberg. If you have personal, health or social problems once you are in Germany you can always contact our psychologist Dipl. Psych. Barbara Grüninger-Frost or one of our two pastors: https://www.facebook.com/hochschulpfarrer.hof/  

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