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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
16.
November
2026
Stretegic Partnership Ceremony with UNB
As part of the Strategic Partnership Ceremony, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will sign a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and enter into a strategic partnership.
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04.
December
2026
1:1 Online Individual Counselling: Job Interview
Prepare yourself effectively and with confidence for job interviews in Germany, and learn how to present yourself convincingly and respond confidently to typical and challenging interview questions.
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15.
January
2027
Work-Study Balance: Balancing study and work
Studying, work, making new contacts, deadlines – and still finding time for yourself? It can be particularly challenging to maintain a good work-life balance when so many demands come at you all at once.
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20.
January
2027
AI and Careers: How to Use AI Effectively to Find a Job in Germany
This interactive workshop teaches practical methods for the effective use of AI throughout the entire job application process in Germany.
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21.
January
2027
Global Company Connect - Meet Hadi-Plast: Plastics Engineering and German Jordanian Cooperation
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, 11. November 2026
Across the Atlantic: UNB Guest Lecture Opens Doors to a Semester Abroad
Second-semester students on the Business Psychology (WiPsy) degree programme had the opportunity to experience Canadian culture first-hand at our Rheinbach campus.
Wed, 11. November 2026
Intercultural Theory Meets Lived Experience: Dr. Isaac Nketsiah from UCC Visits H-BRS
Students in the first semester of the IB course ‘Intercultural Communication’ in FB01 had the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into Ghanaian culture and everyday life in Ghana.
Tue, 03. November 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!
Fri, 30. October 2026
Welcome back: Prof. Dr Thomas Djotio Ndié visits the Department of Computer Science
After several years, Prof. Thomas Djotio Ndié from the University of Yaoundé I (Cameroon) has returned to the Department of Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS). From August to October 2026, he was a visiting researcher in Prof. Dr Michael Rademacher’s research group as part of a research fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Fri, 23. October 2026
H-BRS in Vietnam: creating new opportunities and strengthening international partnerships
Nine days, numerous meetings and a wealth of ideas for international cooperation: as part of the TALENT project, Abdelrahman Fatoum, project manager for the TALENT project, and Janina-Domenica Wörmann, mobility management coordinator from the International Office, travelled to Vietnam to take part in three events. During their visit, they gained insights into the Vietnamese higher education landscape, strengthened existing contacts, forged new networks and raised awareness locally of the international study opportunities available at H-BRS.