programme goal

The aim of the programme is to support HAW/FH students in carrying out internships abroad and thus to enable them to gain practical experience in an international context. The stays abroad also offer the opportunity to gain intercultural experience and to acquire or deepen foreign language skills. In this way, the programme helps to qualify students for the international job market. More information about the entire HAW.International programme initiative at www.daad.de/HAW.

Who can apply?

Students of all disciplines in bachelor's, master's and diploma degree courses at German universities of applied sciences can apply.
If you do not have German citizenship, you can apply under certain conditions: additional Information

What is funded?

Internships in the private and public sector are funded. The internship must be relevant to your own studies and fit into your individual training path. Simultaneous funding via Erasmus or PROMOS and HAW.International is excluded. With regard to Erasmus, this also applies to so-called zero-grant places.

duration of the promotion

At least 2 months to a maximum of 6 months

scholarship benefits

The scholarship includes the following benefits:

• a monthly scholarship installment determined according to the host country,
• a travel allowance, the amount of which varies depending on the host country,
• Benefits for health, accident and private liability insurance,
• a subsidy for a language course accompanying the scholarship (national language or language of instruction or working): additional Information

An internship allowance that exceeds the equivalent of 450 euros per month will be deducted from the scholarship rate.
In addition, family benefits for accompanying spouses or life partners and children can be granted under certain conditions upon application: additional Information.
In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs related to being abroad that are not covered by third parties: additional Information

Further information on the application process and requirements can be found on the website of the DAAD's

• Here you can see the monthly DAAD scholarship rate for a specific country/status: Scholarship Calculator. The scholarship rates mentioned apply with reservations to scholarships awarded for funding in the academic year 2021/2022.