Freemover | Incoming | Exchange | University of St.Gallen

We are happy you are interested in studying at the University of St.Gallen (HSG). Even if you study at a university outside of the HSG partner university network, you are able to profit from a guest semester here at HSG.

Important: Who cannot apply for the Freemover Programme?

Students from universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen)
Ph.D. students
Students from our partner universities, with which we have an exchange agreement at the same study level

Application Requirements

Bachelor's levelexpand_less

Secondary school leaving certificate.
Immatriculation in a bachelor's degree programme at a university outside the HSG partner network.
Evidence of at least 80 completed ECTS credits in study fields similiar to HSG bachelor degree study fields (Management, Business Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Law).
Minimum grade average of current bachelor achievements of 4.8. The HSG grade 4.8 corresponds to the grade 2.2 in the German or Austrian grading system.

Master's levelexpand_less

Immatriculation in a master's degree programme at a university outside the HSG partner network.
Evidence of successfully completed bachelor degree studies with a minimum grade average of 4.8 and an average grade of the first Master semester with a minimum grade average of 4.8. The HSG grade 4.8 corresponds to the grade 2.2 in the German or Austrian grading system.
Your Bachelor and Master studies have to be in study fields similar to HSG bachelor degree studies (Management, Business Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Law).
A Freemover semester is only possible as of the second semester of the master degree studies at the earliest.

Application Process

Below you will find further information on the application period, the required application documents, financial matters and the admission decision.

Application process Freemover (PDF)

Application in Mobility-Online