Read more about the personal experiences of our international students at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and find out how they prepared for their studies, how they perceived HSRM and what their life is like in Germany. Find a selection of stories from international students and learn more about how to study at HSRM and what the day-to-day is like in Germany.
Our international alumni
“Things got off to a very good start. I was given a friendly welcome and people always said to me: “It’s great that you’re here!” Hearing that reassured me, so I soon felt at home and was able to complete my degree program very swiftly.”
- Cromwell Kebenei
Read the interview with our international alumni Cromwell Kebenei, who has graduated from the Industrial Engineering and International Management program at the Faculty of Engineering.
We are pleased that you want to study at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and welcome you on these pages!
You can find information about the application process for applicants with foreign university entrance certificates under Studying with us --> Application and Enrollment
Support for international students
Even after your matriculation as a student, we support you in all questions or issues that might come up related to your studies.
If you need any certificates or other documents (e.g., “Studienstandsbescheinigung" (Academic Progress Certificate) for the "Ausländerbehörde" (Foreigners' Registration Office), please contact us at studieren(at)hs-rm.de .
For any other general questions or issues related to your studies, please refer to international(at)hs-rm.de .
In addition to that, our Welcome Tutors will be here to help you with everyday questions or challenges that might come up. You can contact them at welcome-tutoren(at)hs-rm.de .
A personal advisory service for refugees is offered at both study sites in Wiesbaden and Rüsselsheim:
Wiesbaden Tuesday from 09:30 to 10:30
Campus Kurt-Schumacher-Ring, Building A, Room A113a
Rüsselsheim Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Campus Am Brückweg, Building A, Room A016
Or contact us any time at start(at)hs-rm.de.
Refugees interested in studying or continuing their studies are very welcome at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences!
We're glad to assist you in starting your studies at RheinMain University through a specially designed program "Start@HSRM". The program introduces you to higher education in Germany and helps you improve your language skills!
We offer:
- Advisory services
- Propaedeutic course for refugees - Welcome@HSRM
- German intensive courses
- Auditor program for refugees
- Professional preparation
- Study organization
- Study orientation
- Advisory service
- Social framework program
- University and State Library RheinMain
- Auditor program
- Hessen Fonds - scholarship for refugees and scientists
financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and research (BMBF)
Our financing website offers comprehensive information for international students on study costs, financing options and scholarships.
You are new to the Rhine-Main area and are looking for a place to stay? Visit our housing website for more information.
Exchange Students
Exchange and Erasmus Students
We're delighted that you're interested in learning more about the exchange programs offered by RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. On the following pages, you'll find the key information about organizing your stay with us.
In our brochure you can get to know RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and find out what we offer for exchange students:
Come study at HSRM (PDF)
Special needs students should contact us as early as possible so we can support you with planning your stay with us: incoming(at)hs-rm.de
The team of the International Office is looking forward to welcoming our exchange students for summer term 2025!
BLENDED WELCOME WEEKS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
We cordially invite all incoming students for summer term 2025 to join our Blended Welcome Weeks (from late February 2025 on, starting off with digital offers)
During our short online info sessions we inform you about important topics for your stay in Wiesbaden/Rüssesheim and at Hochschule RheinMain. How to register my place of residence? How do I use my student account? How can I sign up for classes? Join our sessions to learn the answers!
Our Welcome Event on campus in Wiesbaden will take place mid-March 2025 on our campus in Wiesbaden.
Our two-week intensive German language course for the summer term 2025 will also take place mid-March, before the beginning of the lecture period in April (on-site, dates tba).
You will receive a comprehensive guide on all welcome offers in hte beginning of 2025. Please consult your Blended Welcome Weeks Program Guide for further details on all welcome offers (digital and in Wiesbaden/Rüseelsheim).
If you'd like to find out more about Wiesbaden and Rüsselsheim, you can visit the following websites:
www.wiesbaden.de
www.ruesselsheim.de
Fact Sheet RheinMain University
Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
Wiesbaden’s Immigration and Integration Office provides information about:
- residence permits
- visa requirements
- working permits
Summer Schools at Hochschule RheinMain
You are welcome to participate in one of our annual Summer School Programs in Wiesbaden and Rüsselsheim. Gain insight into state-of-the-art research, develop your skills and enjoy a cultural and leisure program with international and German students. All programs are held in English.
August 7 - 11, 2023
International Week: Future Leaders
Credit Points: 3 ECTS
RheinMain University is cooperating closely with four partner universities in Austria, Norway, Thailand and the USA within the degree programs Media: Conception & Production and Creative Media Conception. Within this project (“Global Design & Media CoSpace”) there are scholarships available for students going to and coming from those partner Universities. For more information, please see the respective website:
The project is financed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Visiting Scholars
You are interested in teaching or doing research at Hochschule RheinMain as a guest researcher? The Services for International Scholars and Staff provide information on how to organize your stay,