Study Abroad Program
at Hof University of Applied Sciences
University details
Erasmus Coordinator
Staff and Teaching mobility
Head of International Office
University co-operations
International Student Coordinator
incoming / outgoing
Departments of Engineering and
Computer Science
International Student Coordinator
incoming / outgoing
Department of Business
Marta Malik (Ms)
Phone: +49 9281 409 3313
Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3313
marta.malik@hof-university.de
Susanne Krause (Ms)
Phone: +49 9281 409 3311
Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3311
susanne.krause@hof-university.de
Philippa Kauper (Ms)
Phone: +49 9281 409 3314
Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3314
philippa.kauper@hof-university.de
Jörg Noldin (Mr)
Phone: +49 9281 409 3316
Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3316
joerg.noldin@hof-university.de
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften /
University of Applied Sciences - Hof
Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1
95028 Hof, Germany
www.hof-university.de
Erasmus code: D HOF01
EHCE: 28328-LA-1-2014-1-DE-E4AKA1-ECHE
PIC: 949478002
Academic Calendar Hof University
Winter Semester Summer Semester
Orientation Week (mandatory)
/ German Language Course
Semester Period
Lecture/Exam Period
Lecture-free period
October 1st – March 14th
October 1st – February 15th
February 16th – March 14th
March 15th – September 30th
March 15th - July 31st
August 1st – September 30th
Academic Offer
Undergraduate programs
• Business Administration B.A. (Ger)
• Business Administration Dual B.A. (Ger)
• Computer Science B.Sc. (Ger/individual
study projects in Eng)
• International Management B.A.(Ger/Eng)
• Mechanical Engineering B.Eng. (Ger)
• Mechanical Engineering International
B.Eng. (Ger/Eng)
• Media Design B.A. (Ger)
• Media Informatics B.Sc. (Ger)
• Mobile Computing B.Sc. (Ger)
• Textile Design B.A. (Ger/Individual study
projects in Eng)
• Environmental Engineering B.Eng.
(Ger/Eng)
• Materials Engineering B.Eng. (Ger/Eng)
• Business Information Systems B.Sc. (Ger)
• Business Law LL.B. (Ger/Eng)
• Industrial Engineering B.Eng. (Ger/Eng)
• Innovative Textiles B.Eng. (Ger/Eng)
Postgraduate programs
• Applied Research in Computer Science
M.Sc. (Eng)
• Global Management M.A. (Eng)
• Internet-Web-Science M.Sc. (Ger/Eng)
• Supply Chain Management/Logistics
M.Sc. (Ger/Eng)
• Master Informatics M.Sc.(Ger)
• Marketing Management M.B.A. (Ger)
• Mechanical Engineering M.Eng. (Ger)
• Human Resources and Labor Law LL.M.
or M.A. (Ger)
• Project Management M.Eng. or M.A. (Ger)
• Composite Materials M.Eng. (Ger)
Last two weeks of September First two weeks of March
Application Process
Every student has to be officially nominated by the International Office of his/her home institution
via e-mail.
Exchange students need to apply through an online application system (see link below). Please
note that our office cannot process the application without the required enclosures and signatures.
Application Requirements
• Current academic transcript of records in English language (PDF)
• Passport photo in high resolution (JPG)
• Copy of passport or ID Card (for EU citizens) (PDF)
• Proof of health insurance (PDF)
• Signed and stamped Declaration form (PDF)
• Letter of motivation (only double degree applicants)
• Short portfolio (only Textile Design applicants)
Admission letters will be sent approximately one week after the application deadline.
Administrative fee
A contribution to the student
services amounting to 94.54 €
is due per semester. The
amount is subject to change.
Online Application
Link
Application form English
Deadline
Winter semester: May 31
Summer semester: October 31
Further Information
Please note: Earliest possible time for moving in: Summer: March 1st / Winter: September 1st
Exchange students from our partner institutions may either live in our dormitory in a single
room, in one of the “Diakonie” dormitories in a single- or a double room, or in a shared flat.
Costs: approx. 200 - 280 €/per month plus electricity, water, internet, heating, furniture.
Housing Opportunities:
The accommodation form will be downloaded together with the application form.
Please upload the accommodation form together with the application documents.
Our Housing Service can help you find an apartment only if successfully applied.
In general, students should have approx. 735 € per month at their
disposal for their cost of living.
Please enquire at your local German
embassy about visa requirements
applicable.
During the arrival days, we offer pick up
service from the main train station Hof.
Our student assistants will bring you
directly to your accommodation.
Meet and Greet Service Visa Requirements
The German government and the European Union have made it mandatory for all foreign
students to have a health insurance for the entire duration of their studies.
Students from EU partners must present the European Health Insurance Card. It is essential
that the Insurance Card is valid for the entire study period.
Students from Non-EU partners need to take out a health insurance, which covers the entire
study period.
In case a sufficient health insurance from the home country is available, we need a
confirmation (in English or German) from the insurance company about the insurance status.
Please note that translations need to be certified!
In case the existing health insurance is not covering the study abroad, an additional insurance
must be taken out. Please compare several companies, decide independently, and let us have
a confirmation letter.
Housing Options and Costs
Medical Insurance / Health Service
Interesting Websites:
• Exchange students of Hof University
• Hof University
• DAAD
• Study in Germany
• About Germany
• About Hof
According to the guidelines of the European
commission, 60 credits represent the workload of a
year of study, 30 credits are given for a semester.
Credits are awarded only when the subject has been completed and all required
examinations have been successfully taken.
Exchange students can take as many subjects as they wish but it is advisable to take no
more than 30 – 35 credits.
For lectures held in English: at least B2 according to
the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages.
For lectures held in German: at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
For all international students we offer a two-week
Orientation Period before the start of each semester.
During this period, the students will not only meet the
other international students and get to know the
university. We will also help with all administrative issues
needed for studying in Hof (e.g. city registration,
residence permit, enrolment, timetable, and so on).
Moreover, there will be an Intensive German language
course. This period will guarantee a relaxed start before
the actual lectures begin.
Language Requirements
Exchange students (undergraduate) can choose
their subjects from any of the Bachelor courses
offered.
Exchange students (postgraduate) can choose their subjects from any of the Bachelor and
Master courses offered. However, all exchange students must fulfill the requirements set by
their home institution.
Subject choice
Workload
Orientation Week