Exchange students

We are pleased to inform that Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences will welcoming exchange students from our partner universities for Spring term 2021

Please be aware of the new regulations for travellers to Germany. Depending on your current state of residence, a mandatory COVID19 test prior to entry and/or 48 hours after entry is mandatory. Further information: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/

You must complete the digital entry registration form https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de/

Quarantine regulations:
You must complete a 10-day quarantine upon entering Germany.

In case of entry from a area of variant of concern, the quarantine period is 14 days.
Information on the designation of international risk area can be found here Robert Koch Institut Risikogebiete (March 12th, 2021)

There are also new quarantine regulations of 5-10 (14) days, which must be followed before moving into your dormitory room (Studentenwerk). It is not allowed to complete the 10-day quarantine in the student dormitory! Therefore, you must personally arrange for separate quarantine accommodation (e.g. hotel, hostel, acquaintances, etc.).

When I have to arrive in the country?
In case of mandatory quarantine regulations for traveling to Germany, all students who have been accepted to study within the scope of the collaboration between their home university and Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences, in the Spring term 2021, are allowed and need to arrive until 15 days before the start of the semester.

We also highly recommend, that you take out a travel health insurance (including return transport) for your in-and outbound journey. Your “normal” health insurance only covers you during the semester times. 

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International students of the THM

Entry requirements for Germany
Are you currently for a short period of time abroad or in your home country? Would you like and are able to travel to Germany for continuing your studies? Do you wish to be present for the start of e.g. final exams and laboratories taking place in-person?
The actual decision on entry into Germany is made by the Federal Police at the border/airport control. You must have a valid residence permit, prove that the centre of your life is in Germany and that you have an important reason for entering the country.

The following documents can be helpful in this regard:
• Passport and residence permit
• Certificate of enrollment THM
• Confirmation of registration, possibly your rental agreement (contract with your address)

What to be aware of when entering Germany
Please be aware of the new regulations for travellers to Germany. Depending on your current state of residence, a mandatory COVID19 test prior to entry and/or 48 hours after entry is mandatory. Further information: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/

You must complete the digital entry registration form https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de/

Quarantine regulations:
You must complete a 10-day quarantine upon entering Germany.

In case of entry from a area of variant of concern, the quarantine period is 14 days.
Information on the designation of international risk area can be found here Robert Koch Institut Risikogebiete (March 12th, 2021)

There are also new quarantine regulations of 5-10 (14) days, which must be followed before moving into your dormitory room (Studentenwerk). It is not allowed to complete the 10-day quarantine in the student dormitory! Therefore, you must personally arrange for separate quarantine accommodation (e.g. hotel, hostel, acquaintances, etc.).

International Applicants

Entry requirements for Germany
The actual decision on entry into Germany is made by the Federal Police at the border/airport control. The most important criteria are: a valid residence permit (visa if necessary), proof that your centre of life is in Germany and an important reason for entry.
The following documents can be helpful in this regard:
• Passport and visa
• Letter of acceptance THM, certificate of enrollment THM (if available)
• Rental agreement (contract with your address), hotel booking or similar

The THM is currently unable to give any recommendation regarding entry to Germany.

What to be aware of when entering Germany
Please be aware of the new regulations for travellers to Germany. Depending on your current state of residence, a mandatory COVID19 test prior to entry and/or 48 hours after entry is mandatory. Further information: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/

You must complete the digital entry registration form https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de/

Quarantine regulations:
You must complete a 10-day quarantine upon entering Germany.

In case of entry from a area of variant of concern, the quarantine period is 14 days.
Information on the designation of international risk area can be found here Robert Koch Institut Risikogebiete (March 12th, 2021)

There are also new quarantine regulations of 5-10 (14) days, which must be followed before moving into your dormitory room (Studentenwerk). It is not allowed to complete the 10-day quarantine in the student dormitory! Therefore, you must personally arrange for separate quarantine accommodation (e.g. hotel, hostel, acquaintances, etc.).

Due to COVID 19, the German embassies are not issuing visas:
Unfortunately, THM has no information on when the embassies will be issuing visas again.
Lectures in the spring semester 2021 are planned to begin on April 6, 2021. Registration for enrollment is expected to be possible until March 19, 2021. Please note: Changes are possible; therefore, we ask you to follow the THM website for up-to-date information. https://www.thm.de/site/corona-info.html

If you have any questions, please contact the International Office https://www.thm.de/site/en/international-en/international-office-engl/team.html#incoming-students