International Study

Become part of the international student community at the HWR Berlin.

Broadening your horizons, improving your language skills, discovering new things, gaining intercultural experience: All this is possible if you decide to study abroad at one of the HWR Berlin’s numerous international partner universities or spend an exchange semester - or even your entire studies - at the HWR Berlin.

Strong international orientation in teaching and research

The HWR Berlin has a strong international orientation in its teaching and research – more than 1,000 students participate each year in the university’s exchange programmes. Students can take advantage of the many opportunities the HWR Berlin’s international network provides. Thanks to the International Office’s guidance and support, students benefit from scholarship programmes, can choose between various double degree programmes, or even attend international study programmes.

The International Office offers you the opportunity to sucessfully invest in your future career - by integrating international components into your studies.

Studying at the HWR Berlin

The HWR Berlin welcomes students from all over the world. International students and prospective students will fill an international environment, a large selection of study opportunities and outstanding learning conditions.

Would you like to spend one or two semesters with us as an exchange student as part of an exchange programme? Or are you planning to apply for one of our international, English-language Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes? We are delighted that you are interested and we look forward to receiving your application. You can also apply for one of our double degree programmes or take part in a course at the HWR Berlin Summer & Winter School.

More than 1,000 international students are currently enrolled at the HWR Berlin. They appreciate our wide range of study opportunities, our modern academic structures, as well as the personal support available.

International students

Exchange students at the HWR Berlin

HWR Berlin summer & winter school

Virtual Exchange and COIL Projects

Studying abroad

As a student at the HWR Berlin, would you like to study abroad as part of your degree programme? The International Office is here to advise and assist you.

Take advantage of this opportunity and gain valuable experience while studying abroad! You will be able to get to know another university system and view your subject from a new angle. You will get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and language of another country and develop your intercultural competence – an ability that is indispensable in an increasingly globalized work environment. Furthermore, by studying abroad you can establish contacts and expand your international network.

These are only a few of the reasons why you might want to study abroad as part of your degree programme. We look forward to welcoming you at the International Office and advising you to the best of our abilities.

Studying abroad

Internships abroad

Double degree programme

Virtual Exchange and COIL Projects

The semester abroad was an incredible experience for me. I got to know wonderful people from all over the world, fell in love with the city of Melbourne, and gained new perspectives for my life and my studies.

Mara Tobias, student in the Business Administration degree programme on her exchange semester at Victoria University in Melbourne