International Office
International Office - News
Study internationally with a HAW.International scholarship
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports the international mobility of students at universities of applied sciences (HAW) with its HAW.International programme. Funding is available for study visits and periods abroad to write final theses in all subject areas.
The aim of the programme is to enable students in practice-oriented degree programmes to gain international experience and, at the same time, to strengthen cooperation between German universities of applied sciences and partner universities worldwide.
Current scholarship applications
The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences awards partial scholarships for stays abroad with funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the DAAD Partial scholarships for stays abroad. These are awarded on the basis of academic qualification and personal suitability.
For the first time, H-BRS is awarding Erasmus+ scholarships for internships outside of Europe! Depending on the destination country, the scholarship rates are between 540 and 700 euros per month. Apply now! Details about the tender can be found in the LEA group via the following link:
Campus Life and Engagement
Culture and Sports
The International Office offers an inspiring and varied culture and events programme every semester. There is something for everybody – from city trips and visits to museums through to cinema and cultural evenings!
The Study Buddy Programme
Broaden your horizons, acquire intercultural skills, gain new friends - become a Study Buddy!
Social Media Ambassador
We are looking for new Social Media Ambassadors for Instagram, YouTube, and more. We eagerly await your stories!
Events
14.
October
2026
International Day
Dear students, get ready to embark on a journey around the globe without leaving campus! On the 14th of October, H-BRS will host an International Day, where you can discover a world of opportunities right at your fingertips.
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22.
October
2026
How to Give Effective Feedback
Do you find it difficult to give feedback that really gets through without coming across as too harsh or too vague? In this two-hour interactive workshop, you will learn how to give and receive feedback clearly, constructively and effectively, both in a professional and everyday context.
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29.
October
2026
Company Connect: German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Institute for AI Safety and Security
Global Company Connect is a series of interactive sessions that brings researchers and H-BRS students together with international companies, organizations, and practice partners from different sectors and professional fields.
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03.
November
2026
1:1 Individual Counselling: Job Interview
Prepare for job interviews in Germany in a targeted and confident manner, and learn how to present yourself convincingly and respond confidently to typical and difficult interview questions.
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05.
November
2026
Global Company Connect: Meet 45Drives - Open-Source Technology, Data Storage and Virtualization
Global Company Connect is a series of interactive sessions that brings researchers and students together with international companies, organizations, and practice partners from different sectors and professional fields.
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10.
November
2026
Global Company Connect - Meet ENERTRAG: Driving the Energy Transition
Global Company Connect is a series of interactive sessions that brings researchers and students together with international companies, organizations, and practice partners from different sectors and professional fields.
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12.
November
2026
Global Company Connect - Meet AHK Ghana: Supporting International Business Activitities
Global Company Connect is a series of interactive sessions that brings researchers and students together with international companies, organizations, and practice partners from different sectors and professional fields.
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25.
November
2026
Global Company Connect - Meet German Sparkassenstiftung
Global Company Connect is a series of interactive sessions that brings researchers and students together with international companies, organizations, and practice partners from different sectors and professional fields.
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Current News
Wed, 30. September 2026
H-BRS staff participates in 14th UEED Africa Conference in Ghana
This conference took place on 15th and 16th of September 2026 at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana and gathered more than 400 people to discuss how to build resilient ecosystems for Africa’s digital and artificial intelligence future.
Tue, 29. September 2026
German Language Café
Would you like to improve your German and converse with others in a relaxed atmosphere? Then the German Language Café is the perfect place for you!
Mon, 28. September 2026
Strengthening Partnerships in Kosovo: New Opportunities for ISEE and Beyond
ISEE, which began in 2014, brings students from partner universities together in an international online exchange combining intercultural communication, language learning and social entrepreneurship. Over the past 12 years, the project has connected students from H-BRS with partner universities in Jordan, China, Japan and, since 2025, Kosovo.
Fri, 28. August 2026
ICT Summer School 2026 in Helsinki: International teaching meets digital practice
Together with 17 students from the H-BRS, André Kless, a research assistant in the Department of Computer Science, took part in the ICT Summer School at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland, in August 2026. With his course ‘From Web Basics to Digital Makerspaces: Building Personal Web Applications’, he contributed a practice-oriented and forward-looking teaching programme to the international programme. In addition to the H-BRS students, international students also took part in the course.