SRH Bachelor Students: Interested in Studying Abroad?

Depending on your citizenship and the country you would like to go to for your study abroad experience, you may have to apply for a student visa. Since the visa regulations and the visa processing times differ from country to country, you should check as early as possible whether or not you need a visa for the country you wish to study in. Information can be found on the website of each country’s embassy. Please keep in mind that visa processing can take several weeks or even months and that, in general, you must wait for the acceptance letter from your host university before you can start applying for a visa. In order to start your visa application, you must have a valid passport. If you still need to obtain or renew your passport, please do so as soon as possible since processing times can also be several weeks.

If you have further questions, please take a look at our Visa Services page.

Each student is responsible for arranging their own insurance coverage. Your health insurance should be valid in the host country for the entire period of your stay abroad. Students participating in the ERASMUS program may qualify for coverage in the DAAD Group Insurance at their own cost. The DAAD Group Insurance includes health, accident and liability insurance. Check the International Office folder in Moodle for more information. 

You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation for your stay abroad. Some universities offer campus housing, but you also have the possibility to rent an apartment or to live with roommates. The sooner you start your search for accommodation, the better. But don’t worry, should you not find anything before you depart for your stay abroad, consider moving into a hostel for the first few nights. Some students find it easier to look for a place to stay after they arrived in the city of their destination. The host universities can usually provide some links and other information that will help you find the right place for you. You may also want to check with your family, friends and fellow students to see if they know of a good resource. You never know who may know someone who knows someone who may have a place available in the city of your choice.

Financing your semester(s) abroad can be challenging, especially since you will need to continue to pay your tuition fees to SRH Hochschule Berlin. Students who study at one of our partner universities (inside or outside of Europe) will not need to pay tuition fees at the host institution. This is different for those students who decide to study at a university which is not a partner university. In this case, you are required to also pay tuition fees to the university of your choice. This can get costly. In order to help financing your study abroad adventure, you may apply for funding through Auslands-BAföG, the DAAD scholarship database or different foundations (Stiftungen) in your home country. Please check directly with these institutions to find out whether or not you are eligible to apply for funding and what the application requirements are. Students participating in the ERASMUS program (study abroad at a partner university inside Europe) qualify for an ERASMUS stipend which will be managed by the International Office of SRH Hochschule Berlin.

In order to successfully complete your classes at the host university, you must possess very advanced language skills in the language of instruction. Most of our partner universities offer classes in English. In addition to English language skills, it is beneficial if you have at least a basic knowledge of the official language that is spoken in your host country. For example, if you plan to study in France, you may want to brush up on your French before your departure. Some universities may ask you to provide proof of sufficient language skills when you apply.

Overlap of semesters: In many countries it is common to have fall and spring semesters instead of winter and summer semesters. It may therefore be possible that your semester at SRH and the semester at your host university overlap. In this case, make sure that you contact the Bachelor Office right away to discuss your options.

Cultural differences: Study abroad is an adventure on many different levels. As similar as your home and host countries may seem, be aware that you will encounter cultural differences during your stay abroad. These can be overwhelming at first, but we encourage you to be open to them and to embrace them. Only then will you be able to get the most out of your time abroad.

The staff of SRH Hochschule Berlin as well as the staff at your host university will help you to make your study abroad experience a reality.

The SRH International Office

• Provides general information about the SRH partner universities, the ERASMUS program, the application process and other topics related to study abroad. 
• Will guide ERASMUS students through the entire study abroad experience, from the application to their return.
• Manages all ERASMUS funds.

• Organizes a Study Abroad Info Session every year in the winter which every student who is interested in studying abroad should attend.
• Your Contact Person: Ms. Ulrike Scharmann (ulrike.scharmann@srh-hochschule-berlin.de)

The SRH Study Abroad Library

• Provides general information about studying, working and living abroad.
• Provides specific information about the SRH partner universities.
• Provides comprehensive reports of SRH students who have studied abroad in the previous semesters so you can get a better idea of what to expect during your adventure abroad.
• Is located in the SRH Library in Room 101.
• Your Contact Person: Ms. Carolin Ukrow (carolin.ukrow@srh-hochschule-berlin.de)

The SRH Bachelor Office

• Handles the academic matters of your stay abroad: this includes assistance with choosing your classes at your host university and assistance with the creation of your Learning Agreement.
• Your Contact Person: Ms. Carina Vallo (carina.vallo@srh-hochschule-berlin.de)

The SRH Examination Office

• Will convert your grades once you completed your semester abroad.
• Your Contact Person: Ms. Judith Ölbey (judith.oelbey@srh-hochschule-berlin.de)

The SRH Visa Office

• Provides information about the visa and residence permit requirements in the country you plan to study in.
• Your Contact Person: Ms. Gloria Thiller (gloria.thiller@srh-hochschule-berlin.de)

The International Office of your Host University

• Will also be there to help you and to answer questions.
• Your Contact Person: specific to each host university

Please feel free to email us anytime. You can also schedule an appointment to speak with us in person.