International Office / Department of Cooperative Studies

Fact Sheet for Exchange Students andPartner Institutions
General Information
The Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin(HWR Berlin) has exchange agreements withuniversities across the globe and welcomes a large
number of exchange students to campus every year.
We are delighted that you are interested in joining us
here at the HWR Berlin — below you will find further
information for potential exchange students.
You can also visit www.hwr-berlin.de/exchange
where you will find answers to many of yourquestions.
ERASMUS CodeD BERLIN06
Studying at the HWR Berlin
Berlin, Germany’s capital city, is renowned for its
wide range of attractions, flourishing cultural scene
and a way of life that’s both fast-paced and relaxed.
It is a city of contrasts; home to both the old andnew, making it a unique and exciting place to study.

Application and Registration Process
After you have been nominated by your homeinstitution, you will receive an email with aregistration link for our Mobility Online platform. As
part of your application we ask that you upload thefollowing documents:
Campus Schöneberg• Transcript of records (mandatory)• English certificate B2 (mandatory)• Learning agreement (mandatory)• Passport photograph (optional)• Copy of EHIC card (Erasmus students only)
Campus Lichtenberg• Transcript of records (mandatory)• Passport photograph (optional)• Copy of EHIC card (Erasmus students only)

Summer Semester• Nomination period for partner universities
Overseas/ERASMUS 15 August – 15 October• Application period for exchange students
Overseas/ERASMUS 15 September – 31 October
Winter Semester• Nomination period for partner universities
Overseas/ERASMUS 1 March – 15 April• Application period for exchange students
Overseas/ERASMUS 1 April – 31 May

Photo 1: Klaus Lange, Berlin

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Orientation Period and Intensive
German Language Course
The orientation period in March for the summer
semester and September for the winter semester
includes our welcome days, various information
sessions, a wide range of activities and a preparatory
German language course for all incoming exchange
students. Attendance is highly recommended butnot mandatory.
Upon successful completion of the intensive
German language course students will receive
3 ECTS credits. Regular German courses are alsooffered during the semester. Before students arrive
in Berlin they can sign up for the buddy programme
to apply for a HWR Berlin student (buddy) who willassist them upon arrival and during their entire stayin Berlin.
Choose your courses
At Campus Schöneberg students can choose froma wide variety of courses taught in English from theBusiness Administration, Economics andInternational Business Management undergraduate
study programmes.
At Campus Lichtenberg students are offered aselection of courses taught in English from theundergraduate study programmes in Law, Public
Management and Security Management amounting
to approx. 30 ECTS (for further information regarding
exchanges at Campus Lichtenberg contact
cathrine.caspari@hwr-berlin.de).
Please note that some of the courses require
specific prior knowledge.
Please also note that Erasmus students can only
study courses in English for up to two semesters.
Aside from the English stream, German is the main
language of instruction. Level B2 in either English or
German is required to study at HWR Berlin.
Semester Contribution
Exchange students do not have to pay tuition fees,
however to enroll at the HWR Berlin all students
have to pay an administrative charge for their“semester ticket/student ID” (approx. € 250–325).
This ticket is mandatory for all students and includes
unlimited use of Berlin’s public transportation system.

Health Insurance
Unlimited health insurance coverage is required forenrollment at a German university.
• For European students: You are covered via your
European Insurance Card (EHIC), which you
should carry with you at all times.
• For non-EU students: We strongly recommend
signing a student contract with a German healthinsurance provider after arriving in Berlin.
• Cost: approx. € 120/month. Validity: starting
1 October for the winter semester and 1 April forthe summer semester.
• Please make sure you have personal travel
insurance from your home country to bridge theperiod until the German health insurance
becomes effective.
Accommodation
The Studierendenwerk Berlin and Studentendorf
Schlachtensee offer a limited number of places instudent dorms for about € 395–585 a month. If you
are interested in applying for this accommodation,please tick the appropriate box in your online
application form.
Please note that we are unable to offer housing to
all of our prospective exchange students due tolimited capacity!
Visa (for Non-EU students)
Depending on your nationality, you may or may not
require a visa to study in Germany. Please contact
the German embassy/consulate in your homecountry or enquire at the Foreigner’s Registration
Office or the German Academic Exchange Service
for further information regarding residency rules upon
your arrival.
Cost Overview
This table gives you an idea of the costs you canexpect. Please note that the figures below are roughestimates.
Per month~ € 250–325

Semester contribution
German publichealth insurance

Per semester(6 months)~ € 120~ € 720

Visa/residence permit(if applicable) for firsttime applicants~ € 100

Accommodation~ € 500–1000(not student dormitory)~ € 3000–6000

General living
expenses in Berlin(food, social activitiesetc.)~ € 450~ € 2700

Total~ € 1070–1570~ € 6770–9845

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Our Campuses and Your Contacts
Campus SchönebergDepartment 1 Business and Economics
Badensche Straße 52, 10825 Berlin
Amanda Barron
Incoming Coordinator (Erasmus)
incoming@hwr-berlin.de
T +49 30 30877-1354
Patrick Stückl
Incoming Coordinator (Overseas, Turkey, Serbia)
incoming@hwr-berlin.de
T +49 30 30877-1260
Susan Leung
Incoming Coordinator (Double Degree)
susan.leung@hwr-berlin.de
T +49 30 30877-1137

Campus Lichtenberg
Department 3 Public Administration
Department 4 Legal Studies
Department 5 Police and Security Management
Alt-Friedrichsfelde 60, 10315 Berlin
Cathrine Caspari
Incoming Coordinator(Law, Public Administration, Security Management)
cathrine.caspari@hwr-berlin.de
intoff-lichtenberg@hwr-berlin.de
T +49 30 30877-2982/-2986
Online Resources• Discover the HWR Berlin’s international spirit(www.youtube.com)• Find the answers to all your questions about an
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Photo 2: Dagmar Schwelle

Photo 4: Clemens Porikys

Photo 3: Klaus Lange, Berlin

Photo 5: Christoph Eckelt

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