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Exchange students

Interested in an exchange programme at Heidelberg University of Education? The International Office provides information on nomination by the partner university, application, study organisation, travel and accommodation.

Applicants must be nominated by the International Office of the partner university. The nomination must be sent by e-mail to the International Office of Heidelberg University of Education.

Nomination deadlines
Winter semester: 15 May
Summer semester: 01 November

After nomination, visiting students will receive an e-mail from the International Office with all the information they need to apply for a place at Heidelberg University of Education.

Application deadlines:
Winter semester: 15 June
Summer semester: 01 December

Students at European universities participating in the Erasmus+ programme can complete an Erasmus+ stay at Heidelberg University of Education.

The selection procedure for an exchange place at Heidelberg University of Education takes place at the home university.

The Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM for students of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung is awarded annually at the Heidelberg University of Education and the cooperating universities abroad. The scholarship is an award for particularly qualified students; special emphasis is placed on social and intercultural competence. The foundation supports study visits for international students at the Heidelberg University of Education and students from Baden-Württemberg at a university abroad.

The aim of the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM for students is to promote the international exchange of highly qualified German and international students. The ties between the universities of the state of Baden-Württemberg and their foreign partners are to be developed and strengthened in accordance with the principle of reciprocity.

The Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM thus contributes to the global networking of people associated with Baden-Württemberg.

The continuous expansion of this network is supported by the Regional Chapters and the Association of Scholarship Holders and Friends of the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM.

Further information is available on the website.

Scholarship duration:
Summer semester: 4 months
Winter semester: 5 months


Scholarship amount: 992,- Euro per month

Application deadline: 28 February 2026

  • good to very good academic performance
  • intercultural, social or other commitment beyond your studies
  • good knowledge of German (B1)
    → Students from the USA excluded

Counselling at the home university on the study plan and application procedure is required.

Applications for a Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM are made via the online portal BWS World. An individual profile must be created.

Mandatory documents for entry in BWS World

  • Complete personal details
  • Letter of motivation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Photo
  • Proof of study progress and academic success (transcript of records)
  • Proof of required foreign language skills
  • Certificate of enrolment from the home university
  • Proof of social, intercultural or other commitment from the start of the degree programme

Each file name must be labelled with the applicant's name (e.g. CV_Mustermann.doc).

  • Application form Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM
    → by e-mail to the International Office

Only complete applications will be accepted.
There is no legal entitlement to a scholarship.

The success of the application is decided by an independent committee appointed by the Senate of the University of Education, which forwards the application to the Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung in the form of a selection proposal.

Students have certain obligations during a study visit. These relate to both organisational procedures and academic requirements.

  • Finalise the Learning Agreement
    → Agree the courses with the home university and the partner university
  • Comply with the Learning Agreement
    → Complete courses as planned
    → Document any necessary changes
  • Participate in events organised by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung as part of the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM
  • Communicate with partner and home university
    → The universities must be informed immediately in writing if the studies have to be interrupted or cancelled
  • Do not receive any other scholarship during the funding period
  • Prepareexperience report
  • Transcript of Records (ToR)
    → Overview of the grades achieved
    → Issued by the International Office of the Heidelberg University of Education
    → Required for the recognition of academic achievements at the home university
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