Incoming exchange students
Welcome to HM! Whether you are planning to join one of our exchange programmes or are already studying at our university for a semester or two, you’ll find everything you need here – including application procedures, language requirements, visas, accommodation, courses at HM, student life and much more – to support you before and during your stay.
Hochschule München partners with over 290 universities and each semester we welcome a large number of exchange students from all over the world.
Below you will find all essential information about applying to and studying at HM, as well as about your stay in Munich.
You can also read testimonials from other international exchange students about their time here.
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How can I apply?
Partner universities need to officially nominate their exchange students prior to the student's application. Nomination is done by an exchange coordinator via email to international-office@hm.edu .
Please use our Excel Sheet to provide all relevant information.
These are the nomination deadlines:
| Winter semester | Summer semester |
|---|---|
| 1 May | 1 November |
| Winter semester | Summer semester |
|---|---|
| 15 May | 15 November |
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Hochschule München does not require confirmation of German language proficiency from exchange students. However, students planning to attend courses in German should have a minimum of CEFR level B2 to follow the classes effectively. | Hochschule München does not require confirmation of English language proficiency. However, exchange students must have language skills equivalent to at least CEFR level B2. We expect our partner universities to ensure that students meet these requirements. |
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. | Selected students must be nominated by their home institution via email before starting the application process at HM. Your coordinator needs to send the nominations to the International Office or directly to the responsible coordinator in the International Office. The nomination deadlines are: Winter semester: 1 May Summer semester: 1 November |
| 2. | Please use our Online Application System to apply for one or two exchange semesters at Hochschule München. The link to the Online Application System (Application form A) can be found in the section "Application Documents". |
| 3. | Submit your signed and scanned Application Form A via email as a single PDF-File (max. 5 MB) to the International Office . Design students may submit their Portfolio separately. The application deadlines are: Winter semester: 15 May Summer semester: 15 November |
After your Application You will not receive immediate confirmation of your application’s arrival. Letters of acceptance will be sent within one month after the deadline. The countersigned Learning Agreement will be emailed to you following the application deadline. If you need to withdraw from the exchange programme, please inform the International Office immediately. | |
| Please submit the required documents by the above-mentioned deadlines. | |
|---|---|
| Online Application form A | Complete form A in the Online System >> Link (Declaration of Consent, in German). After submission, a PDF will be generated. Please email the signed PDF to us. |
| Transcript of Records | Official transcript in English or German from your home university, including all course achievements up to the current date and your name. |
| Bachelor or Diploma Certificate (for Master students) | Submit a copy of your Bachelor or Diploma certificate |
| Non-EU Study Plan (for non-Erasmus+ students) | This course list is a preliminary indication of your intended courses, and helps us determine your program enrolment. |
| Portfolio | Design students should attach a digital portfolio as a PDF (max. 5MB). |
| Learning Agreement before studies (for Erasmus+ students) | We only accept Online Learning Agreements (OLAs). Use the following details: EWP name: "Hochschule fur angewandte Wissenschaften Munchen" First name: International Last Name: Office Position: Incoming Coordinator E-Mail: international-office@hm.edu Responsible person at receiving institution: please enter the contact details of the International Office. If your university does not yet use the Online Learning Agreement, please let us know. Deadline: Submit your Online/Digital Learning Agreement via your home university’s mobility tool by 15 July / 15 January at the latest. |
| Learning Agreement during studies (course changes after arrival) | The International Office does not sign the Learning Agreements during studies. Please enter the details of your Departmental Coordinator (professor of the department/faculty at HM you have been assigned to). You will find the contact list in your Moodle course "Incoming exchange students at HM". |
How can I select my courses?
Course selection and registration generally take place after your arrival in Munich. If you need to prepare a Learning Agreement or Study Plan in advance, you can refer to lecture timetables from the previous semester or seek advice from your departmental coordinator at HM. The Learning Agreement can be adjusted once you arrive. Additional details are available in the "Application Documents" section.
Exchange students at HM can enrol in courses from various departments, regardless of their field of study, provided they meet the prerequisites and spaces are available.
Thesis: Please note that writing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or final thesis under HM supervision is not possible during a one-semester stay.
For more details on course registration, please refer to the following links:
Certificates provide proof of knowledge and skills acquired during your studies. They are a plus in your CV and can strengthen your applications for internships, graduate programmes and future employment. Depending on your chosen courses, you may qualify for various additional international certificates
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Student testimonials
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