The State of Hessen maintains partnerships with the regions of Massachusetts (USA), Wisconsin (USA) and Queensland (Australia). Students from the state of Hessen benefit from these relationships through tuition fee waivers at the foreign universities.
Hesse-Massachusetts (USA)
For more information on the national partnership, please visit the programme website (in German).
The participating US universities are all part of the University of Massachusetts System (www.massachusetts.edu).
Please use the following links to find out more about the study programmes offered by the individual universities:
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston (http://www.umb.edu)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (http://www.umassd.edu)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (especially for engineering) (http://www.uml.edu)
- University of Massachusetts Worcester Medical Center (http://www.umassmed.edu)
Who can apply?
- Open to all fields of study
Very good academic performance - compared to your fellow students, good English skills, very good letters of motivation and recommendation are definitely part of a successful application.
You can find more information on the application requirements on the programme website (in German).
International students at the THM must pay attention to the following when planning their stay abroad: The stay abroad may not exceed 6 months and you must ensure that your residence title is valid at least until your re-entry before leaving Germany!
What is funded?
You pay no tuition fees! This means indirect funding of approx. $11,000 per semester. Additional costs, such as travel, accommodation and insurance costs, are either borne by yourself or you apply for a PROMOS or HAW. International scholarship or apply for BAföG abroad.
What is expected of me?
Of course, we assume that you take your studies in Massachusetts seriously. But:
You are also traveling to Massachusetts as a Student Ambassador for the THM , your department and for the state of Hessen. Inspire your fellow students to come and stay with us!
How do I apply?
Detailed information on the selection and application process can be found on the programme website of Hessen-Massachusetts (in German).
Application documents:
- Application Form - Application form (see homepage) with letter of motivation (statement of purpose) and selection of three preferred universities incl. study programme (module selection coordinated with the international representative of your department)
- CV - curriculum vitae in tabular form with photo
- Current English-language transcript of records (Academic transcript)
- Opinions from university teachers in English
- TOEFL or IELTS test in English (register early due to waiting time!)
Application procedure: Application to the International Office (IO), then selection interview at the IO, then selection throughout Hessen, then application to host university
More information and application documents can be found here https://wissenschaft.hessen.de/Studieren/Internationales/Studium-Outgoing/Landeprogrammem-HessenMassachusetts (in English).
Application deadline: November 15th
Hesse-Wisconsin (USA)
Who can apply?
- Open to all fields of study
Very good academic performance - compared to your fellow students, good English skills, very good letters of motivation and recommendation are definitely part of a successful application.
You can find more information on the application requirements on the programmes website.
International students at the THM must pay attention to the following when planning their stay abroad: The stay abroad may not exceed 6 months and you must ensure that your residence title is valid at least until your re-entry before leaving Germany!
What is funded?
You pay no tuition fees! This means indirect funding of approx. $11,000 per semester. Additional costs, such as travel, accommodation and insurance costs, are either borne by yourself or you apply for a PROMOS or HAW. International scholarship or apply for BAföG abroad.
What is expected of me?
Of course, we assume that you take your studies in Wisconsin seriously. But:
You are also traveling to Wisconsin as a Student Ambassador for the THM , your department and for the state of Hessen. Inspire your fellow students to come and stay with us!
How do I apply?
Application documents:
- Application Form - Application form (see homepage) with letter of motivation (statement of purpose) and selection of four preferred universities incl. study programme (module selection coordinated with the international representative of your department)
- CV - curriculum vitae in tabular form with photo
- Current English-language transcript of records (Academic transcript)
- Opinions from university teachers in English
- TOEFL or IELTS test in English (register early due to waiting time!)
Application procedure: Application to the International Office (IO), then selection interview at the IO, then selection throughout Hessen, then application to host university
More information and application documents can be found here https://wissenschaft.hessen.de/Studieren/Internationales/Studium-Outgoing/Landeprogrammem-Wisconsin (in English).
Application deadline: November 15th
Hesse-Queensland (Australia)
Who can apply?
- Open to all fields of study
Very good academic performance - compared to your fellow students, good English skills, very good letters of motivation and recommendation are definitely part of a successful application.
International students at the THM must pay attention to the following when planning their stay abroad: The stay abroad may not exceed 6 months and you must ensure that your residence title is valid at least until your re-entry before leaving Germany!
What is funded?
You pay no tuition fees! Additional costs, such as travel, accommodation and insurance costs, are either borne by yourself or you apply for a PROMOS or HAW. International scholarship or apply for BAföG abroad.
What is expected of me?
Of course, we assume that you take your studies in Massachusetts seriously. But:
You are also traveling to Queensland as a Student Ambassador for the THM , your department and for the state of Hessen. Inspire your fellow students to come and stay with us!
How do I apply?
Application documents:
- Application Form - Application form (see homepage) with letter of motivation (statement of purpose) and selection of three preferred universities incl. study programme (module selection coordinated with the international representative of your department)
- CV - curriculum vitae in tabular form with photo
- Current English-language transcript of records (Academic transcript)
- Opinions from university teachers in English
- TOEFL or IELTS test in English (register early due to waiting time!)
Application procedure: Application to the International Office (IO), then selection interview at the IO, then selection throughout Hesse, then application to host university
More information and application documents can be found here https://wissenschaft.hessen.de/Studieren/Internationales/Studium-Outgoing/Landesprogrammem-Queensland (in English).
Application deadline: 15th May
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