When preparing and researching for a stay abroad during your studies, ask yourself the following questions:

1.    What kind of programme am I interested in and where do I want to go?

• Find out about the exchange programmes and offers of the faculty and the university (partner universities and programmes of the faculty and the LUH)
• Find out about financing options
• Find out more from experiences of former outgoing students!

2.    When is the best possible time?

• Bachelor students: Completion of the 4th semester when starting their studies abroad
• Master’s students: 1.-4. Semester

Think about your further course of study and research, when the best possible time would be for a stay abroad during your studies.

3.    Do I meet the academic, linguistic and intercultural requirements?

Find out more about your dream partner university:

• Which courses does it offer?
• Are the semester times suitable?
• Which language requirements are needed?
• Take language courses in Business English and many other languages ​​at the Leibniz Language Center.
• Get involved, for example, as a StudyBuddy.
• Find out more about the recognition of the credits from abroad.

Further information on planning a semester abroad can also be found on the website of the University International Office.

Here you can find the experiences from former outgoing students:

All Faculty Exchange Programmes

In general, proof of the English language at B2 level is required and must be proven by one of the following documents:

• Language course certificates according to the CEFR reference framework (LLC, Vhs etc.).
• Proof of registration for the course is sufficient as temporary evidence until January 31, initially. After passing the exam, please submit a copy of the certificate.
• DAAD language test from the Leibniz Language Centre (LLC)
• TOEFL test and comparable tests
• Other evidence (please contact us)
• Proof of language proficiency should, if possible, not be older than 2 years
• If the teaching language varies (e.g. Spanish / French), the criteria of the partner university also apply.

In general, we recommend that all students try to obtain language certificates as early as possible and take appropriate language courses (English and / or the language of instruction).

There are numerous courses from Leibniz Language Centre (LLC) and especially for Students of the Faculty of Economics and Management, which are very suitable as preparation for a semester abroad.

Further information on Language skills and language certificates for a semester abroad can be also found on the website of the University International Office.

1. Note the faculty's application deadline
2. Submit complete application (see table)
3. Acknowledgment of receipt will be sent by the international office by the application deadline
4. Feedback about acceptance or rejection will be sent around mid-February

Applications for a stay abroad via programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Management should be sent in paper form to:

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
- Auslandsbüro -
Königsworther Platz 1
30167 Hannover

Application documents can be submitted in person to the porter at the Conti Campus or to the Faculty International Office (Building 1501, Office 101-102) during office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The application deadline for the faculty's exchange programmes for the academic year 2024/25 (WS 24/25 & SoSe 2025) is January 31, 2024.

• Tips for preparing your application documents here
• Do not use application folders, use binder strips
• Please submit complete applications by the deadline
• Applications will be processed as soon as possible after the closing date
• Acceptances and rejections will be sent to all applicants by e-mail.
• Important: Please make sure that you enter a valid email address in the application! We cannot consider applications without a valid email address.

Further information on the application process for Erasmus + and for partner universities at university level can be found on the website of the University Interational Office under this link.

• Preparation / completeness / language skills
• Academic achievement
• Motivation / equal opportunities / integrability into studies
• Voluntary engagement (e.g. StudyBuddy participation, social activities, etc.)

The selection is made via the Faculty International Office of the Faculty of Economics and Management. If there is a high demand, a (pre-) selection can be made on the basis of the application documents submitted in writing and, if necessary, a final selection can be made after personal selection interviews.

Now further important steps follow:

1. You will be nominated (proposed) by the LUH at the partner university
2. After positive feedback, you have to enroll / apply independently at the partner university
3. Visit our mandatory information events with a lot of important information about the creation of the Learning Agreement (LA) and information about Crediting of study achievements made abroad.
4. After successful application at the partner university, organize further matters: e.g. leave of absence, financing, insurance, accommodation in the host country, etc.

All to-do's are listed step by step in our checklists for the respective exchange programs:

The creation of the learning agreement is necessary for the implementation of a semester abroad. It will proceed as follows:

1. Take a look at the courses offered by the host university.
2. Check information on lump-sum ("Pauschalanrechnung") and individual crediting ("Einzelanrechnung") on the pages for Crediting of achievements.
3. Make sure, that your chosen courses will to be checked.
4. On the website Documents of the Faculty International Office you will find your template for the Learning Agreement (LA).
5. In the LA you enter the contact details of the contact persons in the fields above.
6. Select the courses according to the partner university and enter them in Table A1.
7. In Table B2 enter the appropriately coordinated recognition of credits.
8. Please sign the LA and send it to the Faculty International Office.

All to-do's are listed step by step in our checklists for the respective exchange programmes:

If courses/course recognitions need to be changed:

1. Courses, according to the process for recognition, have it checked again.
2. Adjust the LA under the heading "During the Mobility" (Table A2: Add new courses and delete old courses and note the corresponding recognition of credits in Table B2).
3. Sign the LA During the Mobility yourself
4. Have the LA During the Mobility signed by the host university.
5. Send the LA to the international office.

--> Last chance to change courses and the respective recognitions.

Erasmus + Outgoings submit the completed and signed "Confirmation of Stay" for the Erasmus + mobility grant to the International Office (Thomas Hobohm).

Further information can be found on the website of the University International Office (HI):

Be available on site as ambassador for the LUH / Faculty of Economics and Management for information events, trade fairs and events at the host university.

Before your return to Hannover, you should request a "Transcript of Records". The official transcript detailes the marks of your studies and courses at your host university.

Write your experience report and submit it to both, the Faculty International Office and the LUH International Office.

On this page you will find all the information on how to request for recognition of credits of the courses you took abroad:

Be available for information sessions, consultations and events with incomings and future outgoings.