Erasmus+ Study abroad for HFBK Students
Erasmus+ provides HFBK students with the opportunity to study abroad in another European country to widen their social and cultural competencies. They get to know a foreign academic system and benefit from different learning and teaching methods. Upon completion of the second year in their Bachelor’s (in the Master’s from the first semester onwards), students of every study cycle (Bachelor, Master, PhD) can spend between two and twelve months abroad, studying at one of HFBK’s many partner institutions. On request, it is possible to view selected testimonials from former Erasmus+ participants.
By participating in the Erasmus+ programme, HFBK students can benefit from:
Mobility grant as a contribution to the costs for travel and subsistence during the study abroad period
No tuition fees at the host institution
Support during the preparation of the study abroad period (cultural, linguistic, organisational)
Academic recognition of the credits earned abroad
Additional support for students with fewer opportunities (see below)
Our aim is to provide all HFBK students with an Erasmus+ experience. For organisational questions, please contact the International Office.
Erasmus Application
Applications for Erasmus exchanges in the winter semester 2026/27 and the summer semester 2027 will be will be possible from the end of November 2025 onwards. The application deadline is 20 January 2026.
Interested students should complete the online application form and submit a motivation letter as well as a recommendation letter by an HFBK professor to the International Office by the deadline. Helpful information can be found in our Erasmus+ presentation.
Funding Conditions
Students must remain enrolled at HFBK Hamburg for the entire duration of their stay abroad (please note the re-registration deadline!).
All students participating in the Erasmus+ programme are required to submit certain documents (e.g. the so-called Learning Agreement). Details will be communicated upon successful application by the International Office.
There is no legal right to funding.
Mobility grant and travel allowance based on the distance to the destination. For distances up to 500 km, the use of sustainable means of transport is expected (“Green Travel”).
Mobility with special needs
Equal opportunities are a key concern of the Erasmus+ programme. A top-up of 250 euros is intended to address and support those who, due to various barriers, have rarely or never been able to participate in the programme. These target groups have been centrally defined for Germany and include the following participants:
Students from non-academic backgrounds
Employed students
Students with child(ren)
Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses
Further information on this special funding is available here.