If you are studying abroad and don't want to lose any time, it is important that your academic achievements are recognised. Deal with this in good time and talk to your professor.
One of the aims of the Bologna Process is to increase the international mobility of students. According to the Lisbon Convention, the recognition of academic achievements may only be refused in the case of "substantial differences". The focus of the assessment is on learning outcomes and programme quality. The refusal of recognition must be justified (cf. Art. III.3 (5)) and the student has the right to appeal.
Despite possible challenges due to a lack of transparency, you should not be discouraged. The Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences has developed a clear process for recognising international credits, which is explained in the guidelines for students and international representatives.
The content of the modules that you complete at the partner university is specified in the learning agreement. The learning agreement must be signed by you, the home university and the host university before the start of your studies abroad. This is the legally binding confirmation that the selected courses/modules will be offered and recognised as academic credit after your return. If selected courses/modules are not recognised, this must be justified in writing in the appendix to the Learning Agreement. In the event of non-recognition, you have the right to appeal. In the event of last-minute changes to the course programme at your host university, the agreement can be amended within four weeks of arrival.
Erasmus+ Learning Agreement
Please note: All students who receive an Erasmus+ scholarship must create their learning agreements online . You can create a profile by entering your university account.
Online Learning Agreement Portal
German: Guide to fill out the Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
English: Guide to fill out the Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
The transcript of records confirms what you have achieved on the basis of the learning agreement. Ask the coordinator at the host university to issue you with a transcript of records containing the following information: courses attended and examinations taken; the ECTS points achieved; the (national) examination grades; the ECTS grades. The courses attended at the host university will be converted according to a defined procedure upon request and included in the Diploma Supplement.
Documents:
- The process description "Recognition of study and examination achievements abroad"
- Explanations on the process "Recognition of academic achievements gained during a semester abroad"
- Guidelines for students
- Guidelines for international representatives
- The grade conversion table
Forms to apply for recognition of academic achievements abroad can be found in the university portal.
Further links
- Federal Ministry of Education and Research, International Education Co-operation:
- German Rectors' Conference, Project Nexus - Concepts and good practice for studying and teaching, topic recognition:
- Lisbon Convention, Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region:
- German Education Server:
- European Commission, European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS):
- Free Association of Student Organisations:
