Outgoing students

REQUIREMENTS

Every university participating in the ERASMUS+ program requires an ERASMUS Charter (ECHE), and a contractual agreement must exist between the participating universities. A list of HMTMH's partner universities is linked. Since Switzerland has its own program (Swiss European Mobility Program), corresponding forms are required. Please contact the International Office (IO) at HMTMH for assistance.

What requirements must I, as a student, meet to apply for an ERASMUS+ stay? If I am at least in my third semester, I can spend three to a maximum of twelve months abroad. Language requirements vary depending on the partner university.

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  • ECHE, Partner University of the HMTMH:
    • ECHE = Erasmus Charta of Higher Education (Erasmus__Charta_fuer_Studierende__KA103__KA107__DE_.pdf)
    • List of partner universities with IIAs (https://www.hmtm-hannover.de/de/internationales/erasmus/partnerhochschulen/)
    • Switzerland's own program (Swiss European Mobility Program)
    • Notice: If the potential guest university has an ECHE but is not a Partner University of the HMTMH, please contact the International Office so we can find an individual solution for your situation.

  • Language skills:
    • • At many partner schools, B1 level language proficiency is the requirement for application.
    • language courses at the Leibniz University Hannover (https://www.llc.uni-hannover.de/de/)
    • free Online-courses for students, who have been accepted at a guest university (language learning portal EU Academy at OLS)
    • To recommend: To overview your learning process before and after your stay abroad a self test at OLS is advisable (https://academy.europa.eu/courses/getting-started-for-ols-learners)

  • Semester & Duration:
    • • from the 3. Semester
    • 3-12 months (one or two semesters)
    • FOR INTERNSHIPS: 2-12 months, the internship must take place within one year of completing a study phase (graduate internship).

PREPARATION

To prepare for my Erasmus+ stay, thorough research is essential. Which degree program interests me and will complement my current studies? Which country do I want to go to? etc. Once I have a general plan, I first contact the International Office at the HMTMH. As an IJK student, after my research, I first contact Ms. Tanja Fisse, the IJK subject coordinator.

APPLICATION

After research and initial discussions with the International Office (IO) or Ms. Fisse, the next step is preparing the official application: I can submit three nomination preferences and must pay attention to the respective application deadlines of my chosen partner universities (to ensure the IO can process my nominations adequately, I must inform them at least one week before the application deadline!). The application is submitted either online via the portal Mobility Online or by email. As soon as I receive an offer, I will inform the IO or Ms. Fisse (as an IJK student) as soon as possible whether I accept or decline the offer. The application process can take approximately two to over six months.

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  • What do I need to do first?:
    • • Research: Which partner university is best suited for my degree program? What am I interested in?
    • To be nominated and to have your eligibility checked for the ERASMUS+ program, send an email to the IO of the HMTMH.

  • Deadlines:
    • • February - 31st of March for the academic year 2026/27 (WiSe 26/27 / SoSe 27) -> Attention: Deadlines may vary depending on the partner university!
    • The nomination is made by the IO, therefore it is important to inform the IO at least one week before the end of the application period.

  • Needed Documents :
    • • CV (English or language of the host country)
    • Letter of motivation (English or language of the host country)
    • If applicable, a letter of recommendation from the main subject teacher.(English or language of the host country)
    • If applicable, audio sample/online link (uncut - please check the requirements at the respective host university)
    • Performance overview (German), please inquire at the respective examination office.
    • Certificate of study
    • If necessary, further documents or an online application may be required by the host university (please check the host university's website for information on the application forms and deadlines!).

  • Last step:
    • • Inform the partner university and the IO/Ms. Fisse (IJK students) of the application result: Do I accept the study place or do I decline it?

AFTER THE ACCEPTANCE

After receiving confirmation and informing the IO that I will accept the place, I need to complete/obtain/create some documents which I must submit to the IO at least 4 weeks before their departure.

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  • Documents:
    • • Acceptance Letter from the host university: prerequisite for a semester abroad or for funding
    • „Grant Agreement“ (Receipt of the document after receipt of the acceptance letter)
    • „Ehrenwörtliche Erklärung“ for Social Top (Receipt of the document after receipt of the acceptance letter)
    • “Learning Agreement” : Study agreement between the student, the International Office of the HMTMH and the host university
    • Application for a leave of absence: I will receive a leave of absence from classes at HMTMH for my Erasmus semester if I plan to complete the entire semester and all coursework at the host university abroad (however, in this case, no exams can be taken and no classes can be attended at HMTMH). During an Erasmus stay abroad, the HMTMH semester fee is waived entirely, provided I have applied for a leave of absence.

  • Financing:
    • • 3 country groups for monthly grants:
    1. monthly 600 euros: Belgium, Denmark, (Germany), Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Sweden, Partner countries from Regions 13 (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) and 14 (Faroe Islands, Switzerland).
    2. monthly 540 euros: Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Cyprus.
    3. Monthly 540 euros: Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Türkiye, Hungary.

  • „Learning Agreement“ (OLA):
    • • Which courses do I want/need to take?
    • Which modules do these courses correspond to at HMTMH?
    • Which courses can/would I like to have credited towards my degree?
    • At least 30 ECTS/ Semester
    • Register online at OLA , log in and fill out the form (link see right side of the German version)
    • Some partner universities do not use OLA; for these cases, the digital template can be found under "Downloads".

  • Travel expense allowance:
    • • Standard trip: Subsidy depending on travel distance (e.g. 500-1999 km: 309 euros)
    • Green Travel: Bus, train, bicycle, carpool (2 or more people), no ship
    • More than 50% of the total trip must be completed using "green" means of transport
    • Higher subsidy rate than for standard travel, e.g., €417 for trips costing €500-€1999
    • Additional travel days (2-6 days) covered
    • Keep proof of purchase for 5 years

  • PROMOS mobility program of the DAAD:
    • • Conditions: All countries except currently Russia and Belarus (no partnership between host universities and HMTMH)
    • Funding: Small "pot": different funding rates than Erasmus/Distribution by the International Office: Consultation with the International Office is required! / No funding in case of travel warning

  • Parallel funding:
    • • Federal Student Loan for Study Abroad
    • Germany Scholarship

INTERNSHIPS ABROAD

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  • International internships are organized by Leibniz University Hannover (see "Links" at the German version).
  • Requirement: European country

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information can be found via "Links: Alles rund um ERASMUS+" and "Links: DAAD-Flyer" (German version of the website).

 

International Office

  • Ye Wang

    Department for Studies and Teaching | International Office, Coordinator ERASMUS+

    Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media
    Neues Haus 1, 30175 Hannover
    E005 | Loebensteinstraße 2

    Phone: +49 (0)511 3100-7369
    Fax: +49 (0)511 3100-7368internationaloffice@hmtm-hannover.deye.wang@hmtm-hannover.de

    Office hours: Mo 09:30-12 Uhr | Di 09:30-12 Uhr und 14-15:30 Uhr | Do 14-15:30 Uhr | und nach Vereinbarung

Institut für Journalistik und Kommunikationsforschung (IJK)

  • Tanja Fisse

    ERASMUS Departmental Coordinator

    Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media
    Expo Plaza 12, 30539 Hannover

    Phone: +49 (0)511 3100-478
    tanja.fisse@ijk.hmtm-hannover.de

Last modified: 2026-02-09

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