Courses offered for exchange students

Discover a wide variety of courses across our five faculties:
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical & Bioprocess Engineering, Media, Information & Design, Business & Computer Science, and Social Work.

No matter your field of study, there is something here for you. To learn more about the courses available during your exchange semester at HsH, simply select your area of interest below and contact our International Faculty Officers.

You can find their contact details at the bottom of the page.

Course offering in Faculty I - Electrical Engineering & Information Technology

Faculty I offers a diverse selection of courses in Electrical Engineering, with a strong focus on key areas such as energy supply and renewable energy, electromobility and drive systems, sensor and battery technologies, as well as lighting and medical engineering. Whether you wish to deepen your subject knowledge or gain international academic experience, our exchange programme provides excellent opportunities to engage with current developments in this innovative field.

Course offering in Faculty II - Mechanical & Bioprocess Engineering

Faculty II offers a range of courses in Mechanical Engineering and Bioprocess Engineering, including subjects such as mechanical engineering, mechatronics, engineering informatics, construction technology, food science, and the technology of renewable raw materials. With a focus on practical application, these programmes provide opportunities for hands-on experience and exposure to modern technology, supporting students in expanding their knowledge in an applied learning environment.

Course offering in Faculty III - Media, Information & Design

Faculty III offers a creative, practice-oriented learning environment with courses in fields like Photojournalism, Interior Design, Media & Communication, Journalism, Fashion and Product Design, and Visual Communication. Students gain hands-on experience, work on interdisciplinary projects, and broaden their perspectives in an international setting. An exchange semester here is a great way to expand your expertise and connect with a diverse academic community.

Course offering in Faculty IV - Business and Computer Science

Faculty IV offers degree programmes in Business Administration, Computer Science, and Business Information Systems with a strong academic foundation and a practical focus. Students benefit from opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts while gaining international perspectives. An exchange semester in this faculty provides a chance to broaden your expertise, explore new ideas, and engage with a diverse academic community.

Course offering in Faculty V - Diaconic Studies, Health Care & Social Work

Faculty V offers exchange students the opportunity to study Social Work in a practice-oriented and international learning environment. Students can gain new perspectives on social issues, engage in hands-on learning, and experience academic life in a new cultural setting. Various international activities provide additional opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers from different backgrounds.

Contact Information: International Faculty Officers

Hochschule Hannover is committed to promoting and supporting international student mobility. Each faculty has appointed a contact person for exchange students - known as an International Faculty Officer - who assists you with academic matters related to your exchange.

If you have questions about the faculty course offering for exchange students, your Learning Agreement, ECTS or your Transcript of Records, please get in touch with the International Faculty Officer in your faculty of study. They will provide guidance on course selection and ensure that important documents, such as the Learning Agreement, are completed and finalised both internally and in agreement with your home university.

You can find an overview of all International Faculty Officers here: