During my bachelor’s degree, I spent a semester studying in Valencia and thoroughly enjoyed it. The idea of studying in Spain again, improving my Spanish, making lots of international friends and catching a bit of winter sun in the process really appeals to me.
Anja spent a semester studying at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Student testimonials

  • In a globalised world, intercultural experiences are important for understanding other ways of thinking, behaving and shaping culture
  • Experiences abroad foster an understanding of the global community. Through pluriverse design, designers can connect people and countries through positive scenarios and sustainable solutions
  • Study abroad programmes enhance language and negotiation skills in the student’s mother tongue, English and the local languages
  • Intercultural competence, an important skill for many companies, is being developed. A key skill for quickly overcoming cultural and linguistic challenges

Application to study abroad for a semester at a partner university

The application deadlines for study visits are: 

  • 15 July in the forthcoming summer term 
  • 15 January in the coming winter term

Students can apply for ERASMUS+ funding for semesters spent abroad at ERASMUS+ partner universities and receive financial support.

Application for an internship abroad

Students can also apply to HAWK for funding for work placements abroad, both within Europe (ERASMUS+) and beyond (PROMOS).