Our Exchange Programmes

ERASMUS+ 3plus1 Free Mover

There are many ways to join Hochschule Hannover - University of Applied Sciences and Arts as an exchange student. Whether for a semester, a full academic year, through programmes such as ERASMUS+ or 3plus1, or as a Free Mover, you will find the right option for your study experience here.

At Hochschule Hannover, we welcome both students who apply through established partnerships or exchange programmes and those who choose to study independently without a formal agreement between universities (Free Movers). Explore the different pathways and find the one that suits you best.

ERASMUS+

ERASMUS+ is the European Union programme for education, youth, and sport. This successful initiative offers a wide range of opportunities to support the internationalisation of European higher education institutions, working in cooperation with partner universities both within the European Union and beyond.

ERASMUS Charter of Higher Education (ECHE)

The ERASMUS Charter of Higher Education (ECHE) is a prerequisite for participating in the ERASMUS+ programme. By applying for and signing the ECHE, an institution commits to adhering to the principles and quality standards of ERASMUS+. Hochschule Hannover has been awarded the ECHE for the 2021–2027 programme cycle, ensuring its continued participation in ERASMUS+ initiatives.

Co-funded by the EU

Please find the ECHE and the European Policy Statement here:

Hochschule Hannover actively encourages and supports exchange student mobility (Incoming) through the ERASMUS+ programme. If you are interested in joining us on an ERASMUS+ exchange, please get in touch with our Advisor for Exchange Students for guidance and support.

ERASMUS+ Students: Application Process & Deadlines

If you would like to join us via the ERASMUS+ programme, your home university must first nominate you. To do this, please contact the International Office or responsible person at your university.

Deadlines for nomination:

  • Winter semester: 1 May
  • Summer semester: 15 October

Once you have been nominated by your home university and the nomination deadline has passed, you will receive an email from us explaining the next steps of your application. You can find more information about the application process (for example, which documents to submit) here.

Deadlines for application:

  • Winter semester: 15 May
  • Summer semester: 1 November

Free Mover Students

If you come from a university that does not have a formal partnership with Hochschule Hannover and want to study here for a semester, you are considered a Free Mover. Free Movers usually organise their stay independently and need to plan many aspects of their semester abroad in advance.

Unlike students nominated by their home university, Free Movers contact the Incoming Team at Hochschule Hannover directly. If you are interested in joining us as a Free Mover, please email us at hsh-incoming(at)hs-hannover.de.

You must express your interest by sending an email to the Incoming Team by the following dates:

  • Winter semester: 1 May
  • Summer semester: 15 October

Before contacting the Incoming Team, we recommend that you explore the courses offered by our faculties and get in touch with the relevant International Faculty Officer to discuss your course options.

Once you have expressed your interest, the Incoming Team will send you detailed information about the application process.

The deadlines for submitting your application are:

  • Winter semester: 1 November
  • Summer semester: 15 May

Important: You must register your interest by email within the deadlines above before you can submit your application documents.

3plus1 Programme

Your 3plus1 Opportunity: Study Your Final Year at Hochschule Hannover

Are you studying Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST)? Take the opportunity to spend your final year at Hochschule Hannover - University of Applied Sciences and Arts and gain valuable international experience.

During your 7th and 8th semesters with us, you can deepen your specialised knowledge, enhance your practical skills, and enjoy studying in an innovative, international learning environment. Expand your horizons while preparing for a successful career in engineering!