HAW.International - Semester Stays and Final Theses Abroad
Stipend
Monthly full scholarship
Duration
Study visits: 3-6 months; Final theses: 1-6 months
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Varies by call (typically April-June for following academic year)
Overview
DAAD HAW.International programme funds semester stays (min. 3 to max. 6 months) and final theses (min. 1 to max. 6 months) worldwide for students at universities of applied sciences. Benefits include monthly full scholarship, travel allowance, health/accident/liability insurance subsidy, language course subsidy, and tuition fee grant (up to maximum depending on destination country). Application directly via DAAD portal. Non-German students may apply if registered for a degree programme at FH Aachen.
Provider
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) HAW.International programme, administered by FH Aachen Department of International Affairs
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Enrolled FH Aachen students (non-German students eligible if degree-seeking at FH Aachen)
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Monthly full scholarship + travel allowance + insurance subsidy + language course subsidy + tuition fee grant (destination-dependent)
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled FH Aachen students
- application via DAAD portal
- no simultaneous ERASMUS+ or PROMOS funding
- language certificates and expert reports required.
What This Scholarship Covers
Tuition Fees
Full or partial tuition waiver at German universities
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Health Insurance
Mandatory health, accident, and liability insurance
Language Course
German language course before or during studies
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
Research Allowance
Additional funds for research materials and activities
In the provider's words
- semester abroad worldwide
- final thesis abroad
- travel allowance
- health/accident/liability insurance
- language course
- tuition fees (partial)
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- Monthly full scholarship + travel allowance + insurance subsidy + language course subsidy + tuition fee grant (destination-dependent)
- Duration
- Study visits: 3-6 months; Final theses: 1-6 months
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- Varies by call (typically April-June for following academic year)
- Who Can Apply
- Enrolled FH Aachen students (non-German students eligible if degree-seeking at FH Aachen)
Frequently Asked Questions About the HAW.International - Semester Stays and Final Theses Abroad
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