The application procedure depends on the home institution (Heimathochschule), exchange programme, host institution (Gasthochschule) and intended semester. The International Relations Office or the responsible mobility office provides information about available places and internal requirements. These may include a certain stage of study, subject-specific requirements, academic performance or minimum grades. Depending on the programme, the mobility application may require a transcript of records, a motivation letter, proof of language proficiency and a provisional study plan. The documents must be up to date, complete and submitted in the required format. In addition to the application deadline at the home institution, separate deadlines may apply for nomination and the host institution application. After the internal selection, the home institution reports the nominated students to the partner institution. This notification opens the further procedure but does not replace the host institution's review. Additional forms and documents may be required for admission as a guest student. Only the host institution's admission confirmation proves that the temporary study stay has been accepted. Further steps for enrolment, course selection and the stay may follow.
Applying for an Exchange Semester During Your Studies in Switzerland
Applying for an exchange semester usually begins by checking the eligibility requirements and submitting an application to the home institution by the deadline. In a partner exchange, internal selection is often followed by nomination and a separate application to the host institution. Being allocated an exchange place or receiving a nomination does not yet constitute final admission by the host institution.