PROMOS

Regularly enrolled students of the FernUniversität in Hagen who have German citizenship or who are considered equal to Germans according to section 8 paragraph 1 number 2 ff, paragraphs 2, 2a and 3 of the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) can apply. Visit the BAföG website for more information.

Non-German students and graduates may also apply if they are enrolled in a degree program at the FernUniversität with the goal of graduating from the FernUniversität or are pursuing a doctorate at the FernUniversität. For this group of persons, stays in their home country are excluded.

Doctoral students, visiting students, Open Access students, and students admitted to a continuing education course/program are not eligible for funding.

A PROMOS scholarship for a study visit is awarded for a period of at least 1 month and up to a maximum of 6 months.

In principle, a PROMOS recipient can be funded for a total of six months for study or internship stays within a single educational period (i.e., one which ends with the completion of a degree). It is not relevant whether only study or a combination of study and internship is chosen. There is no restriction of the overall funding period for participation in specialist courses, language courses and study trips.

You can apply for a monthly “Partial Scholarship: Residence” for your stay, a one-time travel allowance (“Partial Scholarship: Mobility”) and, if applicable, additional support for tuition fees calculated according to the DAAD funding rates (PDF 142 KB). In addition, people with disabilities can apply for special funding. Payment of the partial monthly scholarship is made in installments.

1. Select a host university that is not in one of the Erasmus+ (German) program countries (EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Turkey).
   Still not sure about where you want to go? Read the testimonials (German) of other students for inspiration and some useful tips.
2. Select the courses you would like to take at the host university. You should be aiming to achieve 30 ECTS.
3. Check with your study program coordinator or the FernUniversität examination office about the possible recognition of the university courses you plan to take while you are abroad.
4. Submit your application materials via email by the deadline. You will need to submit the following application materials:

• PROMOS application form (PDF 164 KB) (please open in a suitable PDF reader; the form function may not work when displayed in a browser)
• Letter of motivation/description of the study project abroad (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form including information on your foreign language skills and involvement in academic self-administration/university policy issues as well as other political, social, cultural interests and corresponding activities
• Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer, in particular regarding the relevance of the stay abroad for your studies at the FernUniversität. Formulation aid for assessment (for teachers) (PDF 85 KB)
• A confirmation from the host institution indicating the duration of your stay
• List of all modules completed to date with grade transcripts, additional academic transcripts if applicable (e.g., Bachelor’s degree or intermediate exam)
• If applicable, proof of current level of language skills (DAAD language test, TOEFL® test, DELF/DALF, DELE, UNIcert®, VHS course, or similar)
• If applicable, a binding agreement with the examinations office that the additional module can be recognized for your study program. Learning Agreement (DOC 54 KB)
• Certificate of enrollment for the period of the stay abroad (can be submitted later; if not yet available: current certificate of enrollment)

Application deadline: 10 weeks before the start of your stay abroad at the latest

The decisive factors for ensuring successful funding are

• Your application documents (completeness, coherence, motivation for the stay abroad)
• The qualification/credits that you will achieve
• The relevance of the planned stay in relation to your previous/ongoing studies
• Relevant language skills
• The fulfillment of the formal requirements

PROMOS scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to the available funds. A decision can usually be expected within 6 weeks.

A PROMOS grant does not include insurance coverage. You need to ensure that you have sufficient insurance coverage before you leave for your stay abroad. Coverage is also available through the DAAD.

Funding may only be provided if there is no travel warning issued by the German Foreign Office for the country or region of the country in question during the funding period. If you are traveling to a region with a critical security situation, you should register on the website of the German Foreign Office (“Elektronische Erfassung von Deutschen im Ausland”). In this context, please also refer to the DAAD’s information on general safety precautions (PDF) for travel and stays abroad.

After your stay abroad, you must

• provide verification of the actual duration of your stay abroad in the form of a written confirmation issued by the host institution (transcript of records)
• submit a short written report (testimonial) about the experience

We strongly advise starting to plan your stay abroad as early as possible (approx. 1 year in advance). General information on studying abroad can be found on our Student Information page, under the heading A Semester Abroad – An In-Depth University Experience.

Students who are eligible for BAföG assistance can also claim this for their stay abroad. You may be required to report any PROMOS funding you receive to the BAföG office for foreign studies. For further information on BAföG, please contact your local BAföG office.

Subject to change without notice.

The staff in the International Office (phone: +49 2331 987-4245, e-mail: international) will be happy to answer your questions.

Regularly enrolled students of the FernUniversität in Hagen who have German citizenship or who are considered equal to Germans according to section 8 paragraph 1 number 2 ff, paragraphs 2, 2a and 3 of the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) can apply. Visit the BAföG website for more information.

Non-German students and graduates may also apply if they are enrolled in a degree program at the FernUniversität with the goal of graduating from the FernUniversität or are pursuing a doctorate at the FernUniversität. For this group of persons, stays in their home country are excluded.

In exceptional cases internships can also be funded in the period between concluding your bachelor’s degree and starting your master’s program. However, the prerequisite for this is that you have a pre-admission for the Master’s degree or a similar tie to the FernUniversität.

Doctoral students, visiting students, Open Access students, and students admitted to a continuing education course/program are not eligible for funding.

A PROMOS scholarship for an internship stay is awarded for a period of at least 6 weeks and up to a maximum of 6 months.

In principle, a PROMOS recipient can be funded for a total of six months for study or internship stays within a single educational period (i.e., one which ends with the completion of a degree). It is not relevant whether only an internship or a combination of study and internship is chosen. There is no restriction of the overall funding period for participation in specialist courses, language courses and study trips.

You can apply for a monthly “Partial Scholarship: Residence” for your stay, a one-time travel allowance (“Partial Scholarship: Mobility”) calculated according to the DAAD funding rates (PDF 142 KB). In addition, people with disabilities can apply for special funding. Payment of the partial monthly scholarship is made in installments.

1. Select a host institution and apply for an internship there. Your host institution must be located outside the Erasmus+ program countries (EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Turkey).
   Still not sure about where you want to go? Read the testimonials (German) of other students for inspiration and some useful tips.
2. Check with the FernUniversität examination office (or in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: with your study program coordinator) about the possible recognition of your internship abroad.
3. Submit your application documents by email to your contact person (see below) by the deadline. You will need to submit the following application materials:

• PROMOS application form (PDF 164 KB) (please open in a suitable PDF reader; the form function may not work when displayed in a browser)
• Letter of motivation/description of the internship project abroad (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form including information on foreign language skills and involvement in academic self-administration/university policy issues as well as other political, social, cultural interests and corresponding commitment
• Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer, in particular regarding the relevance of the stay abroad for your studies at the FernUniversität. Formulation aid for assessment (for teachers) (PDF 85 KB)
• Internship contract/confirmation from the host institution stating the duration of the internship, the type of activity and, if applicable, the amount of the internship pay
• List of all modules completed to date with grade transcripts, additional academic transcripts if applicable (e.g., Bachelor’s degree or intermediate exam)
• If applicable, proof of current level of language skills (DAAD language test, TOEFL® test, DELF/DALF, DELE, UNIcert®, VHS course, or similar)
• If applicable, confirmation from the examination office that the internship can be recognized for your study program as a compulsory internship (PDF 120 KB) or as a recommended internship (PDF 680 KB) that can be included in the Diploma Supplement
• Certificate of enrollment for the period of the stay abroad (can be submitted later; if not yet available: current certificate of enrollment)

Application deadline: 10 weeks before the start of your stay abroad at the latest

The decisive factors for ensuring successful funding are

• Your application documents (completeness, coherence, motivation for the stay abroad)
• The qualification/credits that you will achieve
• The relevance of the planned stay in relation to your previous/ongoing studies
• Relevant language skills
• The fulfillment of the formal requirements

PROMOS scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to the available funds. A decision can usually be expected within 6 weeks.

A PROMOS grant does not include insurance coverage. You need to ensure that you have sufficient insurance coverage before you leave for your stay abroad. Coverage is also available through the DAAD.

Funding may only be provided if there is no travel warning issued by the German Foreign Office for the country or region of the country in question during the funding period. If you are traveling to a region with a critical security situation, you should register on the website of the German Foreign Office (“Elektronische Erfassung von Deutschen im Ausland”). In this context, please also refer to the DAAD’s information on general safety precautions (PDF) for travel and stays abroad.

After your stay abroad, you must

• provide verification of the actual duration of your stay abroad in the form of a written confirmation issued by the host institution
• submit a short written report (testimonial) about the experience

We strongly advise starting to plan your stay abroad as early as possible (approx. 1 year in advance). General information on internships abroad can be found on our Student Information page, under the heading Internships Abroad – Gain International Work Experience.

Students who are eligible for BAföG assistance can also claim this for their stay abroad. You may be required to report any PROMOS funding you receive to the BAföG office for foreign studies. For further information on BAföG, please contact your local BAföG office.

Subject to change without notice.

The staff in the International Office (phone: +49 2331 987-4245, e-mail: international) will be happy to answer your questions.

Doctoral students as well as regularly enrolled students of the FernUniversität in Hagen who have German citizenship or who are considered equal to Germans according to § 8 paragraph 1 number 2 ff, paragraph 2, 2a and 3 of the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) can apply. Visit the BAföG website for more information.

Non-German students and graduates may also apply if they are enrolled in a degree program at the FernUniversität with the goal of graduating at the FernUniversität or are pursuing a doctorate at the FernUniversität. For this group of persons, stays in their home country are excluded.

Visiting students and Open Access students admitted to a continuing education course/program are not eligible for funding.

A PROMOS scholarship for a language course stay is awarded for a period of at least 3 weeks and up to a maximum of 6 months.

Recipients will receive a one-time course fee lump sum of 500 euros as well as the monthly “Partial Scholarship: Residence” and a one-time travel allowance (“Partial Scholarship: Mobility”) calculated according to the DAAD funding rates (PDF 142 KB). In addition, people with disabilities can apply for special funding. Payment of the partial monthly scholarship is made in installments.

1. Choose a language course at a host university (worldwide).
   Still not sure about where you want to go? Read the testimonials (German) of other students for inspiration and some useful tips.
2. Submit your application documents by email to your contact person (see below) by the deadline. You will need to submit the following application materials:

• PROMOS application form (PDF 164 KB) (please open in a suitable PDF reader; the form function may not work when displayed in a browser)
• Letter of motivation/presentation of the project abroad (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form including information on foreign language skills and involvement in academic self-administration/university policy issues as well as other political, social, cultural interests and corresponding commitment
• Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer, in particular regarding the relevance of the stay abroad for your studies/doctorate at the FernUniversität. Formulation aid for assessment (for teachers) (PDF 85 KB)
• Confirmation from the host institution indicating the duration of the stay and the number of teaching hours of the language course
• List of all modules completed to date with grade transcripts, additional academic transcripts if applicable (e.g., Bachelor’s degree or intermediate exam)
• If applicable, proof of current level of language skills (DAAD language test, TOEFL® test, DELF/DALF, DELE, UNIcert®, VHS course, or similar)
• Certificate of enrollment for the period of the stay abroad (can be submitted later; if not yet available: current certificate of enrollment)

Application deadline: 10 weeks before the start of your stay abroad at the latest

The decisive factors for ensuring successful funding are

• Your application documents (completeness, coherence, motivation for the stay abroad)
• The qualification/credits that you will achieve
• The relevance of the planned stay in relation to your previous/ongoing studies
• Relevant language skills
• The fulfillment of the formal requirements

PROMOS scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to the available funds. A decision can usually be expected within 6 weeks.

A PROMOS grant does not include insurance coverage. You need to ensure that you have sufficient insurance coverage before you leave for your stay abroad. Coverage is also available through the DAAD.

Funding may only be provided if there is no travel warning issued by the German Foreign Office for the country or region of the country in question during the funding period. If you are traveling to a region with a critical security situation, you should register on the website of the German Foreign Office (“Elektronische Erfassung von Deutschen im Ausland”). In this context, please also refer to the DAAD’s information on general safety precautions (PDF) for travel and stays abroad.

After your stay abroad, you must

• provide verification of the actual duration of your stay abroad in the form of a written confirmation issued by the host institution
• submit a short written report (testimonial) about the experience

We strongly advise you start planning your stay abroad as early as possible (approx. 1 year in advance). For more information about language courses abroad, please visit the DAADwebsite.

Students who are eligible for BAföG assistance can also claim this for their stay abroad. You may be required to report any PROMOS funding you receive to the BAföG office for foreign studies. For further information on BAföG, please contact your local BAföG office.

Subject to change without notice.

The staff in the International Office (phone: +49 2331 987-4245, e-mail: international) will be happy to answer your questions.

Doctoral students as well as regularly enrolled students of the FernUniversität in Hagen who have German citizenship or who are considered equal to Germans according to § 8 paragraph 1 number 2 ff, paragraph 2, 2a and 3 of the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) can apply. Visit the BAföG website for more information.

Non-German students and graduates may also apply if they are enrolled in a degree program at the FernUniversität with the goal of graduating at the FernUniversität or are pursuing a doctorate at the FernUniversität. For this group of persons, stays in their home country are excluded.

Visiting students and Open Access students admitted to a continuing education course/program are not eligible for funding.

A PROMOS scholarship for a specialist course stay is awarded for a maximum period of 6 weeks.

Recipients will receive a one-time payment of (up to) 500 euros to cover their course fee as well as the monthly “Partial Scholarship: Residence” and a one-time travel allowance (“Partial Scholarship: Mobility”) calculated according to the DAAD funding rates (PDF 142 KB). In addition, people with disabilities can apply for special funding. Payment of the partial monthly scholarship is made in installments.

1. Select a specialist course at a host university (worldwide).
   Still not sure about where you want to go? Read the testimonials (German) of other students for inspiration and some useful tips doctoral.
2. Check with the FernUniversität examination office (or in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: with your study program coordinator) about the possible recognition of the specialist course (not required for doctoral students).
3. Submit your application documents by email to your contact person (see below) by the deadline. You will need to submit the following application materials:

• PROMOS application form (PDF 164 KB) (please open in a suitable PDF reader; the form function may not work when displayed in a browser)
• Letter of motivation/presentation of the project abroad (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form including information on foreign language skills and involvement in academic self-administration/university policy issues as well as other political, social, cultural interests and corresponding commitment
• Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer, in particular regarding the relevance of the stay abroad for your studies/doctorate at the FernUniversität. Formulation aid for assessment (for teachers) (PDF 85 KB)
• A confirmation from the host institution indicating the duration of your stay
• List of all modules completed to date with grade transcripts, additional academic transcripts if applicable (e.g., Bachelor’s degree or intermediate exam)
• If applicable, proof of current level of language skills (DAAD language test, TOEFL® test, DELF/DALF, DELE, UNIcert®, VHS course, or similar)
• If required, confirmation from the examination office (DOC 59 KB) that the specialist course can be recognized your study program (not required for doctoral students)
• Certificate of enrollment for the period of the stay abroad (can be submitted later; if not yet available: current certificate of enrollment)

Application deadline: 10 weeks before the start of your stay abroad at the latest

The decisive factors for ensuring successful funding are

• Your application documents (completeness, coherence, motivation for the stay abroad)
• The qualification/credits that you will achieve
• The relevance of the planned stay in relation to your previous/ongoing studies
• Relevant language skills
• The fulfillment of the formal requirements

PROMOS scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to the available funds. A decision can usually be expected within 6 weeks.

A PROMOS grant does not include insurance coverage. You need to ensure that you have sufficient insurance coverage before you leave for your stay abroad. Coverage is also available through the DAAD.

Funding may only be provided if there is no travel warning issued by the German Foreign Office for the country or region of the country in question during the funding period. If you are traveling to a region with a critical security situation, you should register on the website of the German Foreign Office (“Elektronische Erfassung von Deutschen im Ausland”). In this context, please also refer to the DAAD’s information on general safety precautions (PDF) for travel and stays abroad.

After your stay abroad, you must

• provide verification of the actual duration of your stay abroad in the form of a written confirmation issued by the host institution
• submit a short written report (testimonial) about the experience

We strongly advise starting to plan your stay abroad as early as possible (approx. 1 year in advance).

Students who are eligible for BAföG assistance can also claim this for their stay abroad. You may be required to report any PROMOS funding you receive to the BAföG office for foreign studies. For further information on BAföG, please contact your local BAföG office.

Subject to change without notice.

The staff in the International Office (phone: +49 2331 987-4245, e-mail: international) will be happy to answer your questions.