Country programs

Here you will find a range of options for studying abroad:

  • Study in China

    Chinese-German University of Applied Sciences (CDHAW)

    Students studying mechatronics or industrial engineering have the opportunity to participate in the CDHAW program of Tongji University and the consortium of German universities.

    1. participation and application information in winter semester 2022, for the degree programs: Industrial Engineering and Management and Mechatronics

    2. scholarship information

    2.1 Application information -CSD scholarship from winter semester 2022/23

    2.2 Completion aid government scholarship double degree program

    2.3 Health examination form (only necessary for the scholarship application)


    Ocean University

    Stay abroad at Ocean University in Qingdao for students from business and economics degree programs

    Further information can be found here.

  • Study in Australia and New Zealand

    The Ranke-Heinemann Institute/Australian-New Zealand University Alliance is the central student secretariat for all Australian and New Zealand universities in Europe. Information for stays within this program can be found here.

    Contact person at the HSZG: Ms. Kunze

  • Study in Bali

    Stay abroad at the Udayana University Denpasar/Bali/Indonesia for students of economics subjects

    Further information can be found at www.studiesnetwork.com/bali

    Contact person at the HSZG: Ms. Kunze

  • Study in Mexico

    Students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering/Computer Science - Mechatronics course - have the opportunity to participate in the Mexican-German University Cooperation (mdhk) program.

    Application mdhk

    You can find the application information under the following link:

    https://www.dhik.org

    Contact person at the HSZG: Ms. Kunze

  • Fulbright study program in the USA

    The Fulbright Study in the USA program is aimed at German students and graduates of universities of applied sciences and university of applied sciences degree programs who would like to deepen their knowledge during an academic year or a combined "study/internship stay" and promote cultural exchange with the USA.

    Program offer

    "Study Program": a 9-month study stay at an American host school, if possible in the field of graduate studies (approx. 50 scholarships)

    "Alumni Program": a one-semester study stay at an American host university followed by a 3-5 month internship arranged by the Fulbright Commission. (approx. 5 scholarships, primarily aimed at younger students).

    Scholarship benefit

    • Transatlantic travel costs
    • Tuition fees at the American university
    • Subsidy towards living costs for the duration of the Study Program or Alumni Program: Scholarship holders contribute € 300 per month towards living costs; full scholarship holders are only available in small numbers to cover all living costs
    • Participation in the preparatory conference
    • Health and accident insurance (basic cover)
    • Scholarship funds for internship semesters and doctoral studies are not available, internships are only funded as part of the combined "Alumni Program"

    Application

    Students can obtain application documents from the International Office or online. For students, a pre-selection of applicants takes place at the university.

    Application period

    May 15 to June 30 of the current year

    Immigration to the USA following a stay in the USA is not possible under the Fulbright Program according to American regulations.

    Prerequisite

    • general higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
    • at least 5 semesters of study (at least 2 of which must be at a German university) at the time of departure (August/September of the current year)
    • Full-time student status at the US host university
    • good academic performance
    • good English language skills
    • German citizenship and permanent residence in Germany

    Application to the International Office by 23.06. of the current year

    Fulbright Commission - Oranienburger Straße 13-14 - 10178 Berlin

    Tel.: 030 284443-772
    Fax: 030 284443-42

    E-mail: gpu(at)fulbright.de
    Internet address: http://www.fulbright.de/

    Contact person at the HSZG: Dr. Koutková

  • Study in Kazakhstan

    A semester break in Kazakhstan?

    The German-Kazakh University makes this possible and offers individual two-week Bachelor's or Master's modules as part of its Flying Faculty.

    More information can be found here.

    Every year, the International Office of the HSZG awards a travel grant to up to ten applicants, for which the actual travel costs of up to € 550 can be reimbursed after completion of the program.

     Required application documents for a travel grant:

    •  Confirmation of admission to a module from the DKU
    •  Proof of performance


    Further information on application and deadlines is available on request from the International Office.

  • Study in the Czech Republic or Poland (GFPS scholarship program)

    Every semester, the GFPS partner associations in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic award scholarships for students and doctoral candidates to complete a study visit or a semester language course. Polish, Czech, Belarusian and Ukrainian students can apply for a stay in Germany, Germans for a semester in Poland or the Czech Republic.

    Since 1994, the Foundation for German-Polish Cooperation (SdpZ), which was established as part of the German-Polish Neighborhood Treaty, and the German-Czech Future Fund (DTZ) have been funding the scholarships. The ZEIT Foundation has made it possible for Belarusian students to study in Germany since 2004.

    GFPS scholarship holders benefit from

    • a financial scholarship that covers a large part of their living expenses and offers the opportunity to get to know local student life without financial hardship;
    • personal support from members of city groups, who provide assistance with finding accommodation, enrolling, opening a bank account and initial orientation;
    • Scholarship holders' seminars such as the City Days and the GFPS Scholarship Holders' Seminar Forum, which serve to exchange information about their own study projects and to network among scholarship holders.

    Further information can be found at https://www.gfps.org/stipendien/

Learning Agreement for studies at universities other than Erasmus

Photo: Simone Kunze
Simone Kunze
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 0.06
First floor
+49 3583 612-4263
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02826 Görlitz
Brückenstraße 1
Building G II, Room 253
1st floor
+49 3581 374-4263
Consultation hours

Zittau Building ZI / Room 0.06

  • Monday: 13:00 - 15:30
  • Tuesday: 09:30 - 11:30 & 13:00 - 15:30
  • Friday: 09:30 - 11:30

Görlitz Building G II / Room 253

  • Thursday: 10:00 - 12:00 & 12:45 - 16:30
Photo: M.A. Alina Bulcsu
Leiterin International Office
M.A.
Alina Bulcsu
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 0.13
First floor
+49 3583 612-3055
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 0.13
EC
+49 3583 612-4255
+49 3583 6125-4255