Bilateral exchange programs of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences Exchange programs

1. At Beijing Foreign Studies University BFSU (Beijing), three Bachelor/Master students can complete a full academic year at the "German Department". Courses at the “School of International Relations and Diplomacy” and courses of other programs such as “International Business of China” or “International Diplomacy of China” can also be taken by arrangement.
2. Two bachelor's/master's students of the faculty can also take a full year abroad at Hong Kong Baptist University HKBU (Hong Kong) in the “European Studies” program. For more information, see the HKBU Foreign Student Handbook.
3. The Shanghai International Studies University SISU (Shanghai) offers three places for Heidelberg students of the Bachelor/Master programs of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences who want to study one year at the “German Department” (by arrangement also in other programs).

Tuition fees are waived for our exchange students.

Questions concerning the stay (visa regulations, accommodation, insurance, etc.) can be addressed by program participants to our department in the International Office.

Please note: Studies in the People's Republic of China begin in the winter semester.

Prior to the start of the exchange program, the students enter into a “Learning Agreement” with the sending institute (academic advising), which forms the firm basis for the recognition of academic achievements acquired abroad.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Letter of motivation;
• Current TOEFL or DAAD certificate;
• A letter of recommendation from a university lecturer;
• Tabular curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages);
• Study history;
• List of all acquired certificates of achievement (Scheine);
• If applicable, intermediate examination/preliminary diploma/bachelor's degree certificate (can be submitted later);
• High school diploma;
• Completed application form.

Applications should be sent in electronic form to:

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Institut für Politische Wissenschaft
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Harnisch
Bergheimer Straße 58
69115 Heidelberg
sebastian.harnisch@uni-heidelberg.de