Mobility Window Exchange Programs for HCIAS Students
The HCIAS Master's program is internationally oriented. To facilitate study or research stays abroad, the HCIAS has established multiple international cooperation agreements and exchange programs with various partner universities in Ibero-America and Spain. HCIAS Master’s students may use the mobility window for a study abroad. Generally, it is recommended for students to undertake their stay abroad around the third semester of their studies. Coursework completed at the partner institution can be credited toward the master’s program, provided it is approved in advance by the HCIAS study coordinator.
The HCIAS exchange programs cover tuition fees at the host university and students may apply for scholarships from funding institutions such as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). A comprehensive overview of potential funding opportunities can be found on the Heidelberg University's website or in the scholarship database of the DAAD.
Partner Institutions & Exchange Programs
HCIAS students can participate in our specific programs for academic exchange, and can also apply for admission to the University's general programs*.
Argentina:
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
Brazil:
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
- Universidade de São Paulo*
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul*
Chile:
- Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Comunicación y Imagen / Facultad de Gobierno
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso*
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile*
Colombia:
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana*
Costa Rica:
- Universidad de Costa Rica
Mexico:
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales
- Universidad de Guadalajara*
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México*
Spain:
- Universidad de Salamanca, Facultad de Filología
* General exchange programs available to all Heidelberg University students
Overview of the exchange programs and specific information about the partners
Application procedure and documents
Please submit the following documents in English or in the language of the exchange destination (Spanish/Portuguese):
- Application Form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation, including a proposal for a study project (1 to 2 pages).
- Potentially: Proof of language skills
Language Requirements:
- Spanish-speaking Americas: Spanish B2
- Spain: Spanish B1
- Brazil: Portuguese B1
If you have already demonstrated the required language proficiency as part of your application for the master’s program, no further proof is needed.
Otherwise, or if you are applying for a program in Brazil, specific proof of language skills may be required such as a DAAD language certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Please send your application with all required documents to the following address: study(at)hcias.uni-heidelberg.de.