General information for exchange students at ehs Dresden
Welcome to the Evangelische Hochschule Dresden (ehs). We look forward to welcoming you to our university and to Dresden.
If you are an Erasmus+ or other exchange programme student wishing to spend one or two semesters at ehs Dresden, you will find further information about the application process, what to prepare and what to expect before coming to Dresden here.
Our factsheet also provides key information.
From which courses can I choose for my Learning Agreement?
An overview of all study programmes is available here.
Please note that all of our study programmes are taught in German.
Module Guide B.A. Childhood Education
Module Guide B.A. Protestant Religious and Community Education
Erasmus+
For whom?
Students selected by our Erasmus+ exchange partners will generally qualify for this exchange programme. The annual number of students to be exchanged is agreed on in a bilateral agreement. Once selected and admitted by ehs Dresden, you can apply for Erasmus+ funding through the Erasmus+ coordinator at your home institution.
Application
Application deadlines
Nomination deadline for partner universities:
- 15th May (for autumn/winter semester)
- 15th November (for spring/summer semester)
Application deadline for exchange students:
- 1st June (for autumn/winter semester)
- 1st December (for spring/summer semester)
The ehs will send its decision within 2 weeks after receiving the application.
Academic Year
You can find information about the academic year at ehs Dresden here.
How to apply
Before you can apply for a study exchange at ehs Dresden, your home university must nominate you.
We confirm your nomination via the EWP Dashboard or by e-mail and ask you to submit your application documents to us, including
- Erasmus+ Student Application Form
- Erasmus+ Learning Agreement
- Proof of health insurance (for more information, see below “Preparing your stay in Germany”)
- Passport copy (or ID card copy)
Application for Free Movers
Please send the above-mentioned documents by e-mail before the application deadline to: erasmus
ehs-dresden.de.
Admission requirements
We accept students of our partner universities as well as free movers for one or two semesters.
Language proficiency
Exchange students who participate in German language courses must have a minimum German proficiency of B1.
Preparing your stay at ehs Dresden
Enrolment and semester fees
Enrolment takes place after arrival in Dresden on the introduction day. All students (German and international) are required to pay a semester contribution.
The semester contribution covers the costs of social care, as well as the semester ticket covering the free use of public transport within all of Germany throughout the semester (Deutschlandticket).
Health Insurance
All students in Germany are required to have health insurance, including exchange students.
If you are a European citizen, your national health insurance plan is usually recognized in Germany. Your national health insurance company issues your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
If your national health insurance plan is not recognized in Germany, you have to purchase an additional health insurance for studying in Germany.
Please note that a valid health insurance plan is mandatory for your immatriculation.
You can find further information on health insurance on the German Academic Exchange Service’s website.
Visa
If required, the International Office at ehs will provide assistance in securing visas for Non-EU-incoming students.
Accommodation
At ehs Dresden we provide support when searching for accommodation.
You can have a look at student dormitories here:
- Housing in Dresden: Residence Hall in Dresden for short-term-living
- Housing Dresden: Application for accomodation at the residence hall in Dresden
- Housing Moritzburg: Brüderhaus
You will also find a number of options on the following page:
Living and studying in Dresden
Good reasons for an exchange semester in Dresden
Dresden is the capital of the federal state of Saxony and is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, impressive Baroque architecture and long-standing history. With more than 500,000 inhabitants, Dresden is one of the largest cities in eastern Germany and combines tradition, innovation, art and science with a vibrant modern city life. Often referred to as the “Florence on the Elbe,” the city offers numerous universities and research institutions, as well as attractive leisure and cultural activities for students and young people.
Evangelische Hochschule Dresden (ehs) has three locations: two campuses in Dresden, located just a 20-minute walk from the city’s famous Frauenkirche, and a third campus in Moritzburg, only 20 minutes of walking from the beautiful Moritzburg Castle. This unique setting allows students to enjoy both vibrant city life and the cultural and natural highlights of the surrounding area.
Dresden and Moritzburg are ideal bases for exploring the region, with destinations such as Saxon Switzerland, Meißen, the vibrant Neustadt district in Dresden and the many castles and palaces of Saxony all within easy reach.
Studying at ehs Dresden
Our University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education and Nursing is a small university, enabling personal contact and intensive exchange between students and teachers. Due to small study groups, you have the opportunity to get to know local students right from the beginning. Furthermore, the International Office provides close guidance throughout your stay.
As a university of applied sciences, ehs Dresden attaches great importance to practice-oriented education in order to prepare students for their future careers. Exchange students also have the opportunity to complement their studies with an internship at a social, educational or nursing institution in Dresden or Moritzburg.
2-week introduction course for incoming students (exempt of charges)
We offer a free 2-week introductory course for incoming students every year, known as the Vorbereitungskurs (Propädeutikum). The 2026 course will take place from 1st to 11th September.
Course content:
- Language Courses - German Studies and German Cultural Studies
- Tutoring and social program
- Academic Reading & Writing
- Intercultural communication
- short presentations, excursions, small projects
- ...
Buddy Programme
Spending one or two semesters abroad can be a challenge, especially at the beginning. In order to make your start in Dresden easier, the International Office provides you with an ehs student, who will become your Buddy. They will get in touch with you before your arrival in Germany. Your Buddy offers you orientation and facilitates your start at ehs Dresden.
FIT Projekt
The FIT project at ehs Dresden aims to provide targeted support and guidance to international students.
More information about the FIT Project and its initiatives
Ehs International
In the Gremium ehs international group, international and non-international students connect with one another. They engage in leisure activities together, explore Dresden’s cultural scene, organize events, and highlight the diversity of the people studying and working at ehs.
Support by the International Office
We are happy to answer any questions you might have.
Please contact our Erasmus+ institutional coordinators for incoming & outgoing students
Mrs. Uta Heinrich-Barth & Mrs. Emelie Jusek
By e-mail: erasmusehs-dresden.de
By phone: +49 3514 6902-233, +49 3514 6902-234
Room 3.322
Dürerstraße 25, 01307 Dresden