The MSH supports dedicated students who wish to complete a semester or internship abroad in the EU or worldwide. As an accredited university, MSH has funding available to award scholarships for international experiences to its students. Specifically, ERASMUS+ scholarships for stays in Erasmus+ program countries and PROMOS scholarships for international stays are awarded at least twice a year.
Scholarships / Erasmus
ERASMUS+
Erasmus+ is the EU program for the promotion of general and vocational education, youth, and sports in Europe (2021-2027) – Erasmus+ (europa.eu)
Universities participating in Erasmus+ hold an Erasmus Charta für die Hochschulbildung (ECHE).
The EU Commission has awarded MSH Medical School Hamburg the Erasmus Charter for the new program generation 2021–2027. The international strategy of MSH regarding Erasmus+ for the period 2021-2027 is outlined in the Erasmus Policy Statement 2021-2027.
The Erasmus+ program (Key Action 1 / KA131) promotes the mobility of students and staff within all participating program countries Erasmus+ Programmländer – Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit - DAAD
Study Abroad with Erasmus+ (SMS)
Key components
- Full waiver of tuition fees at the host university
- Intensive support at the home and host universities
- Linguistic preparation
- (Partial) recognition of credits obtained abroad
- Mobility grant according to country categories and possible additional grants
- The duration of a single Erasmus study stay must be at least 2 months and can last up to a maximum of 12 months
Funding rates
The following monthly funding rates, as determined by DAAD, apply:
- Group 1 (€600 per month): Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.
- Group 2 (€540 per month): Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus.
- Group 3 (€490 per month): Bulgaria, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary.
Additionally, a subsidy for the use of sustainable transportation and a special grant for participants with fewer opportunities may be applied for
Under certain conditions, a real cost application can also be submitted:
- Finanzielle Zusatzförderung für Teilnehmende mit geringeren Chancen – Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit - DAAD
- Fördermöglichkeiten für „Green Travel“ – Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit - DAAD
Application process
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- Interested students should contact the International Office approximately 10 months before the planned start of the stay abroad. Since the number of ERASMUS spots is limited, certain selection criteria may be applied. The selection criteria set by the International Office typically include, in addition to a complete and timely application, personal motivation, language proficiency, study plans, grade point average, and volunteer engagement. It is recommended to specify both a first and second choice. The application deadlines are as follows:
1. March 1st for a stay in the winter semester
2. September 1st for a stay in the summer semester
- Interested students should contact the International Office approximately 10 months before the planned start of the stay abroad. Since the number of ERASMUS spots is limited, certain selection criteria may be applied. The selection criteria set by the International Office typically include, in addition to a complete and timely application, personal motivation, language proficiency, study plans, grade point average, and volunteer engagement. It is recommended to specify both a first and second choice. The application deadlines are as follows:
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- After being selected by the International Office for a spot in the ERASMUS program, the nomination is forwarded to the host university. Please note that the final decision on your admission or rejection will be made by the partner university (in most cases, nominations are accepted if they correspond to the agreed-upon number of spots). The host university will contact you after the nomination deadline and may request you to apply, for example, through an online portal.
For further information on the application process, please refer to the following check list
- MSH Checkliste ERASMUS Auslandsstudium
- Erasmus+ Studierendencharta
- Infos Antrag "Zusatzförderung Green Travel TeilnehmerInnen mit geringeren Chancen"
Additional information about studying abroad with Erasmus+ can be found on the DAAD website
Internship Abroad with Erasmus+ (SMP)
Key components
Staff Mobility with Erasmus+ (STT/STA)
Key components
Teaching Mobility
- Existing Erasmus agreement, including teaching mobility, between MSH and the host university.
- Mobility has been discussed with the supervisor.
- An Erasmus short-term teaching mobility typically lasts one week, a minimum of 2 working days, with the necessary teaching workload being eight hours for the first week of stay or a shorter period.
- Country-specific payment of flat rates for travel expenses and subsistence costs.
Staff Mobility
- Independently organized professional training at a European partner university or company:
- Job shadowing
- Study visits
- Contribution to curriculum development (lecturers)
- Participation in workshops and seminars
- Participation in language courses
- The mobility has been discussed with the supervisor.
- An Erasmus staff obility typically lasts one week, a minimum of 2 working days, and a maximum of 2 months.
- Country-specific payment of flat rates for travel expenses and subsistence costs
Funding rates
Subsistence costs
- Group 1: €180 per day for Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden
- Group 2: €160 per day for Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus
- Group 3: €140 per day for Bulgaria, Republic of North Macedonia, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary
Travel expenses
| Distance | Standard travel | Green Travel |
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10 to 99 KM |
23 EUR |
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100 to 499 KM |
180 EUR |
210 EUR |
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500 to 1999 KM |
275 EUR |
320 EUR |
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2000 to 2999 KM |
360 EUR |
410 EUR |
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3000 to 3999 KM |
530 EUR |
610 EUR |
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4000 to 7999 KM |
820 EUR |
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8000 KM or more |
1.500 EUR |
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Additionally, a subsidy for the use of sustainable transportation and a special grant for participants with fewer opportunities may be applied for.
Under certain conditions, a real cost application can also be submitted:
- Finanzielle Zusatzförderung für Teilnehmende mit geringeren Chancen – Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit - DAAD
- Fördermöglichkeiten für „Green Travel“ – Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit - DAAD
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PROMOS
PROMOS is a financial support program by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) aimed at assisting various international experiences during studies. It supports studying abroad and internships worldwide that are not covered by Erasmus+. Within the framework of PROMOS, MSH awards monthly partial scholarships and/or a travel allowance, depending on the duration and destination of the international stay.
It covers study abroad semesters, internships, as well as specialized and language courses abroad. Calls for applications are made twice a year based on predefined selection criteria. There is no legal entitlement to a PROMOS scholarship.
PhD students cannot be supported within the framework of study and internship scholarships, with the exception of medical students who are pursuing a PhD.
Study scholarships (1 to 6 months)
Short-term scholarships (e.g., for thesis projects) as well as scholarships for study stays of up to six months for students can be supported.
Internships (1 to 6 months)
Internships by students must last a minimum of one month and a maximum of six months. The specific internship programs offered by DAAD are to be prioritized. For more information, please visit: Passendes Auslandspraktikum finden - DAAD
Internships can also be supported during the period between the completion of the Bachelor's degree and the start of the Master's program. A pre-admission for the Master's program or a similar document from a German university must be provided.
Language Courses (3 weeks to 6 months)
Language courses for students and doctoral candidates at universities or established language institutes abroad can be supported worldwide. If necessary, a flat-rate for the course fee can also be requested.
Stays for specialized courses for students and doctoral candidates lasting up to six weeks can be supported with monthly partial scholarship rates and/or travel allowances and/or a one-time flat-rate for the course fee. Specialized courses include, for example, summer courses at foreign universities; lecture and conference trips cannot be funded.
Scholarship Application
Please apply with the following documents:
- Description of your project and motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Current transcript of records
- Supporting documents (e.g., social engagement, work certificates)
- Proof of the stay abroad (e.g., Letter of Acceptance, employment contract, provisional confirmation)
Application Deadline: December 1st (for a stay between Jan-June) or June 1st (for a stay between July-Dec.)
Please submit your application complete, electronically as a single PDF file, and on time to the International Office. An internal university selection committee will decide shortly after the deadline and inform you of the result.
An overview of the country-specific allowances for stays and travel costs from DAAD can be obtained here: Förderraten Promos