Educational Alliance: Terms of Study Abroad
The Erasmus Learning Agreement is a vital document for students embarking on a study abroad adventure. This formal contract outlines the study programme and ensures credit recognition upon successful completion.
The Structure of the Learning Agreement
The Learning Agreement consists of three parts: before mobility, during mobility, and after mobility. Each part includes personal information, host university, and home university details. The central part of the agreement is a table, which lists courses, ECTS, and grades.
Before Mobility
During this phase, students prepare the Learning Agreement in collaboration with academic coordinators at their home university and the host institution. The Learning Agreement can be found on the Erasmus platform "Mobility Online" after nomination for a place.
During Mobility
During the mobility period, the Learning Agreement serves as a guide for the student's study plan. If something changes during the stay, the student can update the Learning Agreement.
After Mobility
Submission of the finalized Learning Agreement and related documents after mobility is essential for official validation and recognition.
The Importance of the Learning Agreement
The Learning Agreement plays a crucial role in several aspects:
- Formalizing the study plan: The agreement prevents misunderstandings about the courses to be taken during the Erasmus exchange.
- Ensuring recognition of credits: By outlining the specific courses and ECTS, the Learning Agreement helps avoid the risk of losing credit transfer for courses taken abroad.
- Facilitating administrative and academic coordination: The Learning Agreement supports smooth communication and collaboration between the sending and receiving institutions.
- Supporting grant eligibility and compliance with Erasmus+ regulations: The agreement ensures that students comply with Erasmus+ regulations and are eligible for the Erasmus+ Scholarship.
Preparing for Accommodation
For students attending universities in Austria, consider STUWO student residences for accommodation during your Erasmus semester. Contact information for the non-profit student housing association AG is provided.
Grading System Conversion
Grades received at the host university need to be converted if the grading system is different from the home university. Additional information about the Erasmus+ Scholarship and the grading system can be found in related articles.
In conclusion, the Learning Agreement is a binding academic contract that guarantees the smooth conduct of a student’s Erasmus study period abroad and the correct credit recognition by the home institution.
[1] Erasmus Mobility Online: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/tools/mobility-online_en [2] Erasmus+ Programme Guide: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/resources/programme-guide_en [3] Erasmus+ Learning Agreement: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/resources/learning-agreement_en [4] Erasmus+ Grading Systems: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/resources/grading-systems_en
- The Learning Agreement, which is a crucial document for students participating in the Erasmus study abroad program, includes the student's study plan, course details, and ECTS.
- Preparing and finalizing the Learning Agreement before, during, and after mobility is essential for ensuring proper recognition of credits and smooth administrative and academic coordination with the home and host universities.
