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Outgoings Bachelor

International

Study abroad – Outbound Bachelor

Study Abroad Options & Information on Money Matters

Going Abroad – from Hamburg to the world

From Hamburg to the world

A stay abroad during your HSBA degree programme brings with it countless advantages, as well as a dose of adventure: you expand your foreign language skills, build up intercultural competencies, view study content from a different perspective, make contacts from all over the world, test your frustration levels and your ability to adapt. At the same time, of course, it quenches your wanderlust. 

Most employers focus on key competencies such as the soft skills mentioned above, but they also look for international team work experience, a global network, personal growth, and the ability to communicate and critique across borders. Your career will certainly benefit from this experience.

HSBA promotes international exchange at all levels, for example in the form of Internationalisation@Home, i.e. exchanges with foreign lecturers and visiting exchange students. But also by supporting students who want to go abroad for a while with their employer (for example to work at a foreign branch), who want to participate in a summer school, or who want to spend a semester at a partner institution.

As a rule, a stay abroad does not prolong your studies at HSBA, but it does require early planning. The academic achievements from abroad can possibly count towards your HSBA degree. Find out more about HSBA's international partnerships and the various options for gaining experience abroad during your studies at HSBA on this page.

You are ready to start planning your stay abroad and want to apply?
 

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Unterkünfte (Zimmer oder Wohnung) für Incomings / Austauschstudierende gesucht!

Die HSBA nimmt regelmäßig Austauschstudierende von Partnerhochschulen aus dem Ausland auf, die zwischen 3 und 12 Monaten an der HSBA studieren. Die Suche nach einer geeigneten Unterkunft gestaltet sich oft als nervenaufreibend und schwierig. Falls Du ins Ausland gehst, prüfe doch bitte, ob ich Du Deine Wohnung / Dein Zimmer an eine_n Gaststudierenden untervermieten möchtest oder ob Du jemanden kennst, der jemanden kennt, der…  und melde Dich in diesem Fall beim International Office.

Options for work or study periods abroad

Short term stays: Summer School or Winter School

You want to go abroad just for a short period of time? A full semester does not fit into your plans? There are various options for you: You can visit a language school or take part in a Summer School or Winter School. 

General Inforamtion about Summer Schools/ Winter Schools 

  • Intensive study programmes lasting two to six weeks 
  • Study Content: general studies or specific topics with additonal extra-curricular activities  
  • Th e application process and arrival and departure generally must be planned by you but accommodation is normally part of the deal 
  • Do check early on whether credits can be transferred to your HSBA degree. More info at “Step 4: Approving Credits from abroad” on the page "Organisation & Application Process"
  • Not all higher education institute are recognised as such in Germany.  More information available at the HSBA International Office
  • Information on money matters is available at Financing Options 
  • Check out the experience reports in the Team Outgoings 


Search for a suitable short term stay

  • There is an updated list on options available in the Team Outgoings
  • More options can be found at   
  • Inform yourself at 

Erasmus +

Spend a semester at a European partner institution

Erasmus+ is THE European Union's exchange programme and has been promoting European exchanges for students, professors, and university staff since 1987. The current  runs from 2021-2027 and focuses on sustainability, digitalisation, and social participation.  

HSBA participates in the programme track KA131 "Mobility of Individuals", which can be a semester abroad (SMS) or an internship abroad (SMP) for students. 

The prerequisite is an existing partnership between HSBA and the university abroad. A semester abroad must last at least three months and an internship abroad at least two months for Erasmus+ funding to apply. 

There are some advantages studying abroad at an Erasmus+ partner:

Financial advantages

  • Tuition fee waiver, no admin fees, no language tests at the host institution
  • Financial support (part scholoarship) when spending a minimum of three months studying abroad. The amount of funding depends on the destination country
  • There are Top Ups for first generation university students
  • Students with special needs or travelling with children will also receive Top Ups
  • You use "green" travel for arrival and/or departure to your host? You will receive an additional Top Up funding

Advantages during the planning stage

  • The International Offices at HSBA and the partner institution support the application process
  • HSBA staff and staff at the host will advise and support during all stages
  • There will be some support looking for accommodation, some partners reserve spaces in their housing for Erasmus+ students
  • The experience reports of previous HSBA Outbound students may help you in your planning
  • free of charge language course via the EU Academy

Networking

  • You will be part of the Erasmus Student Network ESN even after your stay abroad

Semester at Partner Institution worldwide

Semester at Partner Institution worldwide

In addition to the European Erasmus+ partnerships, HSBA maintains partnerships with higher education institutions outside Europe. These include, for example, partners in Asia and North and South America. The network is regularly reviewed and expanded as needed. 

A semester at a university in the partnership network has the following advantages:

Planning and support structures

  • Tuition fee waiver, no administration costs, no language tests needed
  • Simplified application procedure. Students are supported in this process by the International Offices of the sending and receiving university
  • Mostly support in the visa process by the host
  • Testimonials from former HSBA outgoings can be found in the Outgoings Team.
  • In most cases, no official language certificate such as TOEFL or similar is required. After successful acceptance of a place, a confirmation of language skills can be issued by the HSBA- International Office.

Financial advantages

  • Tuition fee waiver, no administration costs,
  • Financing options are listed in the Financing section

Semester as a Free Mover student

Semester as Free Mover

You have not found what you're looking for in our partner institutions? Then there is the option of going abroad as a Free Mover and finding a suitable place of study yourself.

Please note: 

  • Usually, the universities charge tuition fees, which can vary in amount (as in the USA, for example). 
  • Some countries do not offer Free Mover options at all
  • Possibly, the language confirmation for English from the HSBA International Office will not be recognised and an official language certificate (e.g. TOEFL or EILTS for English) must be submitted. 
  • The application deadline of 15.03. for places at partner universities does NOT apply here. The deadlines of the respective university apply. 
  • Have the possible credit transfer from abroad checked at an early stage. See "Step 4: Credit Transfer from abroad". 
  • Not every university/institution abroad is recognised as a university in Germany. Please contact the International Office if you have selected a university and are unsure about . 
  • Experience reports from former HSBA outgoings can be found in the Teams channel Outgoings
  • Financing options are listed in the section "Financing"

The HSBA International Office will of course support you in planning and realising the mobility. 

Work abroad at foreign branch

Work abroad at foreign branch

Would you like to know what your company's offices in Asia or the USA look like? You always wanted to test your foreign language skills and work in international teams abroad?

Talk to your company if there is an opportunity to work abroad for a while. You can plan your time abroad individually, avoid overlapping with your HSBA semester, and your company will not lose any working time.

Other advantages for you could be that you combine vacation days with the assignment, make new international friends and receive a small grant through the Erasmus+ programme (if you work in a European country).

One-week Study Trip

An intensive week abroad

The module "Study Trip" is an important part of the curriculum in many of the degree programmes at HSBA. The students choose a topic, which is mostly dealt with intensively in a foreign country (there are a few destinations within Germany each year, too) during one week. Company visits, visits to foreign universities and an exciting social programme make this week an unforgettable experience.

Auslandsaufenthalt ϳԹ in den Niederlanden

Semester abroad in the Netherlands at Rotterdam Business School, Spring 2023 

The Netherlands is an underrated country with a great student culture. The time in Rotterdam was a good mix of fun, culture and academic challenge in an exciting city with students from all over the world

Lucas Allroggen
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Administration with Maersk
Auslandsaufenthalt ϳԹ in Italien

Work experience at a foreign branch in Italy, Summer 2023 

Together with my partner company Montblanc, I had the opportunity to work in Florence for 2 1/2 months. During my time at Category Management Leather, I was able to gain unique insights into the production of leather goods through to direct product marketing. I am still overwhelmed by the insights and experiences away from work - living in a different city, making new friends and experiencing new things was simply great and I can only recommend it to anyone! It's precisely because of opportunities like this that I really appreciate the dual study programme and, in fact, the opportunity to spend time abroad was one of the reasons I chose to study at HSBA

Max Bregovac
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Administration with Montblanc
Auslandsaufenthalt ϳԹ in Spanien

Semester abroad in Spain at ESIC Madrid in Autumn 2022

The semester abroad at ESIC Madrid during my BSc was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to the support of my training company and HSBA, I was able to make valuable memories and immerse myself in new cultures. My time in Madrid, a vibrant and impressive city, broadened my horizons and significantly influenced my personal and academic development

Julia Anhorn
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Administration with KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Merle Hoefer, Auslandaufenthalt ϳԹ in Hong Kong

Semester abroad in Hong Kong at Hang Seng University in Spring 2023 

My semester abroad in Hong Kong gave me great insight into the local culture and I had time to explore a lot of things there. The student residence attached to Hang Seng University enabled me to make contacts quickly

Merle Hoefer
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Administration with Hanseatic Bank GmbH & Co KG
Auslandsaufenthalt ϳԹ in Mexico

Semester abroad in Mexico at Tec de Monterrey, Summer School 2023 

Experiencing campus life and Mexico over five weeks in four cities was a unique academic and cultural experience that I will never forget

Jenrik Engels
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Informatics with Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Auslandsaufenthalt ϳԹ in Mexiko

Semester abroad in Mexico at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Monterrey in Spring 2023 

This semester abroad has, quite honestly, changed my view of life for the better. I improved my language skills, made many new international friends and mastered difficult situations that taught me to be flexible and find solutions quickly

Julia Dünger
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Administration with Hanseatic Bank Gmbh & Co KG
Auslandsaufenthalt ϳԹ in Schweden

Work experience at partner company in Sweden (Stockholm) in Summer/ Autumn 2023 

The Erasmus+ scholarship supported my assignment abroad financially. I was able to broaden my horizons for almost four months with my cooperation partner Vattenfall in Stockholm. My personal highlights included immersing myself in a culture I had never experienced before and the professional challenges in a global context. I look back on my time in Sweden with a smile and can only recommend everyone to take advantage of this opportunity

Tina Schindler
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Administration with Vattenfall
Auslandsaufenthalt ϳԹ in Dänemark

Work experience at partner company in Denmark (Copenhagen) in Summer/ Autumn 2023 

The stay abroad in Copenhagen at the Carlsberg Group headquarters was a great experience for me. Working in an international environment expanded my professional skills as well as my intercultural knowledge and prepared me for upcoming challenges. I was also able to expand my international network and make many new friends in beautiful Copenhagen

Jakob Klinger
Year Group 2021 BSc Business Administration with Carlsberg
Auslandssemester ϳԹ in Finnland

Semester abroad in Finland at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Spring 2023

I recommend a semester abroad to anyone! You gain great experience, get to know a new culture and grow from the small challenges. Finland was exactly the right country for me! In addition to new cultural insights, I was able to pursue many leisure activities such as figure skating, hiking and saunas

Anne Feldmann
Year Group 2021 Business Administration with Tchibo

Semester abroad in Madrid, Spain in Winter 2023 

As part of my dual studies at Shell Germany, I had the opportunity to complete an assignment abroad at Shell Espana in Madrid for 2 months. It was an incredible experience that allowed me to grow both professionally and personally in such a vibrant city. Living alone in a foreign country presented its challenges, but I was able to develop intercultural skills and meet many internationals. I am grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to others. It was amazing and unforgettable

Hosna Nurin
Year Group 2021, BSc Business Administration, with Shell Germany

Winter School at the MCI Innsbruck in February 2024

The Winter School in Innsbruck was a great experience! I learnt a lot, explored the city and met lots of great people from all over the world. It's a great opportunity that I would recommend to anyone

Lina Stapff
Year Group 2022, BSc Business Administration with Mühlenchemie GmbH & Co. KG
Yannick Levermann Summer School in Kanada

Internship abroad with the Airbus Operations GmbH in Montréal, Quebec 2024

My time in Canada not only broadened my professional horizons but also showed me what is possible when you fight for your dreams. After long planning and many obstacles, this stay abroad felt like a reward for the hard work I put into my studies. During these two months, I was not only able to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Airbus A220 production facility in Mirabel, Canada, but I also became part of a team that became like a family to me. It was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful times of my life!

Yannick Levermann
Year Group 2021, BSc Logistics Management with Airbus Operations GmbH

Summer School at the Aarhus University 2024

I really enjoyed my time at Aarhus University and can only recommend it to others. You get to know a lot of people from different countries around the world with different academic backgrounds. But not only the university itself is very nice, but also the city of Aarhus. Especially or young people there are may opportunities to have a good time.

Marvin Krametz
Year Group 2022, BSc Business Administration with Aurubis AG

Semester abroad in Hong Kong at HSUHK

I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to experience how it is to study in Hong Kong. Thinking back now it was the best decision I made, because I not only come back with many new experiences, skills and impressions that no one can take away from me, but also with many great international friends and memories of the time that I will never forget.

Hannah Schlicht
Year Group 2022, BSc Logistics Management, with Airbus Operations GmbH

HSBA holds the ERASMUS+ Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027, enabling HSBA to take part in the Erasmus+ programme. Students find their rights and obligations in the ERASMUS+ Student Charter which is available following the link to the Erasmus+ page. More Information on Erasmus+ can be viewed here on the HSBA Erasmus+ website

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The HSBA partnership network

HSBA maintains a network of diverse partner institutions from around the world. 

A current list of all partners is available on our website. It should be noted that not all partners necessarily accept HSBA students for a semester. The type of contract currently in place is mentioned, as are the Erasmus+ partnerships.

Each partner institution has its own page, listing links to its home page and its fact sheets. The fact sheet summarises the information relevant for interested outbound students like semester dates, links to course lists, contact details and general information such as accommodation, visa, insurance and much more. 

HSBA students who are considering studying abroad should work with the partner list which is available in Teams. Please request access to the team "Outgiongs" at the International Office. 

Financing

There are numerous financing opportunities for the various options of a stay abroad. Usually, these are partial scholarships that do not cover the entire expenses for a stay abroad:

Erasmus+

The most well known programm of the EU Commission

The EU Commission supports stays abroad with financial means through the National Agency DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service e.V.).

Funding is possible for minimum stays of three months (study mobility) at a European partner institution and two months (internship mobility) in a European company.

The amount of financial support is based on the cost of living scaled according to three country categories published by the DAAD. Information on this and required documents to be filled out by students and hosts will be provided by the HSBA International Office in due time and are available from the Outgoings Team.

Promos

DAAD Scholarship

PROMOS is a scholarship programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The funds come from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). 

Semesters abroad at non-European partner universities, free movers and short programs such as summer schools are eligible for funding. The funds are awarded on a calendar year basis. The HSBA- International Office sends out the call for applications with the current funding conditions towards the end of April/beginning of May each year.

Please note: PROMOS cannot be combined with Erasmus+ or other DAAD funding.

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst DAAD

Scholarship list

Various scholarships and funding opportunities are listed in the . In general, applications for scholarships must be received at a very early stage.

Additional Options for Funding

It may be worthwhile researching options

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An application may be worthwhile, even if you do not receive domestic BAföG.

 

Embassy of your host country

It is worth googling scholarships in the destination countries or enquiring about scholarships at the embassy there.

 

Fulbright Commission

Fulbright offers various scholarship programs for the USA (e.g. Summer Institutes for students of dual universities) 

 

GO EAST Summer Schools

The DAAD offers scholarships for summer schools in Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe as well as the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

 

GOstralia and GOzealand

This organisation awards scholarships for Australia and New Zealand

 

Institute Ranke Heinemann

This institute awards scholarships for Australia, New Zealand and Canada

 

MyStipendium.de

Europe´s largest scholarship platform shows that scholarships are something for almost everyone. The platform shows which scholarship match your profile. Please note: Search the small print for the status "dual student", as not all scholarships are open to you.

 

Partner universities 

Some parter universities offer incoming scholarships. Switzerland, for example, awards SEMP scholarships to visiting students, and UNCC awards financial support to selected incoming students.

 

Foundations

Foundations are non-profit organisations that are endowed with specific assets and use them fo fulfil their defined objectives. These goals can be divers. Some foundations award funds specifically for stays abroad to promote international cooperation and/or for education and personal development. Further information: , .

 

Scholarships from service providers

The external service provider College Contact, which advises students on studying abroad, also awards scholarships.

 

Verein der Freunde und Förderer der HSBA e.V. (VFF)

In certain situations, the VFF supports HSBA students who are travelling abroad and require financial assistance. It is important to the VFF that HSBA students do not only network locally, but also establish international contacs and that the innovative and cosmopolitan students can stick to their plans to further their personal and academic education through a stay abroad (wheter for a semester or a short stay). Further information: 


Please note:

In case of funding by e.g. : Please clarify with the sponsors whether combinations with other scholarships are possible! 


It is worthwhile to google the respective destination country or embassy to see if they offer incomer scholarships, for example. 
Switzerland, for example, awards scholarships to visiting students, and so does the HSBA partner institution UNCC.

Preparation and Commitment

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Cannot see the trees for the information forest? The International Office offers an annual International Evening, usually at the end of November. Here you will find a wealth of information on options to study abroad. An invitation is sent out in time via MS Teams. 

In the MS Teams channel International Office, you can find the application documents, the credit application and sample credits as well as experience reports from former outgoings (rather Bachelor).  

Language Skills

Language courses 

  • HSBA offers some language courses (usually Mandarin, Spanish and French) as part of the undergraduate general electives. 
  • HSBA students receive  discounted fees on language courses at our 
  • Language tandems with current inbound exchange students from our partners can be set up. Contact the International Office for assitance. 

International Committee 

The HSBA International Committee is happy to provide support and organises various activities for incoming students at HSBA. These range from Christmas market strolls to harbour tours, climbing forest tours to barbecues on the Alster or international cooking evenings. Network with students from our partner universities and get valuable information. 

The Buddy Programme is a great start-up aid for international students at HSBA. You can give an exchange student a helping hand and make it easier for them to arrive in Hamburg and at HSBA. If you are interested, please contact the International Committee.

Questions?

We are happy to help!

Esther Stracke, HSBA
Esther Stracke

Senior Manager International Office

+49 40 822160-947
international@hsba.de