Exchange students

Cancellation of incoming exchange semester in autumn 2020-21

After having taken into consideration your opinions on online learning vs. in-person learning and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have had to make a a very difficult decision regarding all mobilities coming to the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM). Planning for the upcoming semester currently calls for mostly online learning with only few in-person sessions. According to our survey, most of you prefer the "experience of in-person communication" of an on-campus semester. Since we cannot offer you such an option,

the head of the university and the International Office have decided to suspend all incoming mobilities for the 2020-21 autumn semester.

For this reason we will retain all 2020-21 autumn semester nominations for the following 2021 spring semester. If you are interested in this option, please contact the International Office/Coordinator at your home university to discuss the matter and request reconfirmation of your nomination by 1 December.

We would also like to ask you to keep us updated on this process.

In case you have already taken further steps:
Please make sure that you contact Student Services (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to cancel your room reservation. Also make sure that you cancel your German public health insurance (if applicable).
If you have applied for the German Language Intensive Course (HSK) at Justus Liebig University, please withdraw your application. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

We are very sorry for these inconvenient circumstances and hope you stay in good health.

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
If you are planning to travel to Germany, please inform yourself immediately about the current regulations for entry. Current information is available at the German embassy/consular representation: https://www.auswaertigesamt.de/de/aamt/auslandsvertretungen-node/auslandsvertretungen/216424?openAccordionId=item-217708-0-panel

You are coming from a “risk area” and are entering Germany
If your home country or the countries where you are making a stopover are assessed as a “risk area” due to COVID-19, it is highly likely that you will have to fill out an “exit card”: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/IGV/Aussteigerkarte_Tab.html
and you can expect to take part in a 14-day quarantine.

Please plan your date of entry so that you can comply to these 14 days

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:
If you are planning to travel to Germany, please inform yourself immediately about the current regulations for entry. Current information is available at the German embassy/consular representation: https://www.auswaertigesamt.de/de/aamt/auslandsvertretungen-node/auslandsvertretungen/216424?openAccordionId=item-217708-0-panel

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 winter semester 2020/21 are planned to begin on November 2, 2020. Registration for enrollment is expected to be possible until October 2, 2020. 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