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Take off internationally - broaden your horizons

Would you like to immerse yourself in a foreign culture, meet new people and perhaps even live, study or work in another country? A stay abroad not only enriches your CV, but also offers you countless personal experiences and the opportunity to make new friends.

Your personal journey abroad

Whether for a week or a whole year - there are various ways to spend a period of your studies abroad. Here are some options:

  • Study abroad:
    • In your 2nd or 3rd year of study, a semester abroad at one of our 80 partner universities is ideal.
    • For Master's students, it is advisable to talk to the head of degree programme immediately after starting your studies.
    • Exchange semesters usually last between three and five months and start in autumn or spring.
    • Places at our partner universities are limited, so a selection procedure is carried out in which good academic performance and commitment are an advantage.
  • Internship abroad:
    • Compulsory internships in all Bachelor's programmes and in some Master's programmes can be completed abroad.
    • An internship abroad is a valuable advantage for future applications. You can find tips and suitable offers at www.erasmusintern.org or ask your professors for advice.
  • Thesis abroad:
    • STEM students can write their thesis in collaboration with international colleagues. Contact your professor about this.
  • Summer schools or International Week:
    • If you don't want to go abroad for an extended period of time, summer schools or International Weeks are the perfect solution.
    • Many partner universities offer two to five-week programmes in the summer or International Weeks that only last one week. Ask the International Office for advice.
Our partner universities

SRH University maintains a broad network of partnerships worldwide. We are constantly looking for new opportunities to offer you unique international experiences.

Find out more about our partner universities

Step by step abroad - your checklist

  1. Find out about the options at your school and location
    Talk to the internationalisation officers to find out which courses you can take abroad.
  2. Check your language skills
    Language skills are required for many partner universities. Clarify the requirements with our International Office.
  3. Take care of your entry
    If necessary, apply for a visa and find out about the necessary documents.
  4. Find suitable accommodation
    Use the contacts of the International Office to find accommodation at the partner university.
  5. Check your insurance
    Clarify your health insurance cover and take out additional insurance if necessary.
  6. Get vaccinated if necessary
    Find out about necessary vaccinations in advance.
  7. Calculate the costs of your stay abroad
    Plan for travel costs, accommodation and living expenses.
  8. Clarify your funding options
    Find out about the Erasmus+ programme and other funding opportunities.
Your preparation

FAQs about your stay abroad

You can find all the information you need about studying abroad, internships, funding, events, scholarships and experience reports on our website or directly from our contacts in the International Office.

Talk to us

The best time depends on your degree programme. Many programmes include a compulsory semester abroad. Check the module handbook or speak to your programme director. You can also apply to a partner university without a compulsory semester, although you will have to adjust your courses at SRH University accordingly.

A semester abroad usually lasts three to six months. If you are interested in a longer stay, the International Office at SRH University will check the options with you. If you are there, you may also be able to extend your stay. Discuss your plans in good time.

Yes, you can complete both a study abroad programme and an internship. Funded stays of up to 12 months per study period are possible via Erasmus+, but funding cannot be guaranteed.

You can study at any accredited university worldwide, but we recommend choosing one of our partner universities. This simplifies the process and saves costs. You can find our partner universities here.

To our partner universities

If you are interested in a university without a partnership, you can apply as a freemover. However, this requires more organisation. You are responsible for the application, deadlines and course selection. The International Office offers support, but funding via Erasmus+ is not possible in this case.

Your letter of motivation should explain in 1-2 pages why you would like to study at the partner university and what challenges you expect. It can be written in German or English.

Whether you need a visa depends on your country of origin and the country of destination. Find out in good time on the website of the embassy of your destination country. The International Office will help you with questions and the necessary documents.

Yes, you are responsible for your own insurance cover. EU citizens should be insured via the EHIC. We also recommend that you take out accident and liability insurance. With Erasmus+ you can take out DAAD group insurance.

Early information about financing options is crucial. These include BAföG abroad, various scholarships and student loans. If you are studying via Erasmus+, you can apply for a scholarship via SRH University, but financial support cannot be guaranteed. Alternatively, the PROMOS scholarship is available for freemovers. It is important to note that you will continue to pay the SRH University tuition fees during your studies abroad, but no additional fees will be charged at the partner university.

Financial support cannot be guaranteed. If there are more applications than the budget, we will have to make a selection. Find out about alternative funding options early on.

Language skills depend on your destination country and the host university. Check the requirements of the partner university and consider taking language courses at SRH to improve your skills.

The course selection is made in the Learning Agreement, which you must discuss with your degree programme director. Make sure that the selected courses can be credited. Changes to the course selection must be communicated and confirmed immediately.

Recognition is based on the Learning Agreement, which must be approved before the stay. After completing your studies abroad, you must submit the Transcript of Records together with the Learning Agreement to the Examination Office.

Inform the International Office and your degree programme director immediately if you fail any courses. Together we will decide how you can catch up on your achievements.

Contact the International Office as soon as possible if you wish to cancel your stay. If you are already abroad, please also inform your degree programme director.

Application & support

We are happy to help you with your exchange semester at SRH University! Don't hesitate to contact our International Office at any time if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to welcoming you and providing you with the support you need.