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If I am selected, will my home University recognize my studies at the host University?

Michela Cobelli — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:34:05 +0000

If you are an exchange student, the period of study abroad will be entirely recognised by your home university by using Learning Agreement and Transcript of Records tools.

If you are a degree-seeking student, you will by enroll directly in the host university, so you do not need to make any recognition.

How will the academic recognition obtained during my stay in a hosting HEI be ensured?

Michela Cobelli — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:33:42 +0000

Academic recognition must be assured by the partnership at the end of the period of studies abroad.

In this context the Learning Agreement and transcript of records are the key documents that ensure the recognition by the home institution of the study period abroad, referring to a Diploma Supplement, if appropriate.

The Learning Agreement should be signed by responsible authorities within the home and hosting HEIs, as well as the student before the mobility starts. Any modifications to the Learning Agreement need to be agreed by all three parties.

What is a Learning Agreement/Research plan/training activity?

Michela Cobelli — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:33:17 +0000

Learning Agreement is a plan that details what courses or research/training/teaching activities you intend to achieve during your mobility.

The Learning Agreement should be signed by responsible authorities within the home and hosting universities, as well as the student before the mobility starts. Any modifications to the Learning Agreement need to be agreed by all three parties.

The Learning Agreement and the transcript of records guarantee the transfer of credits for courses passed successfully by the exchange student. The relevant person in charge at the home university carries out the recognition after the student returns to his/her home institution.

What is a “transcript of records”?

Michela Cobelli — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:32:54 +0000

A list of exams passed at the host university.

Will I be awarded some form of diploma at the end of my mobility period?

Michela Cobelli — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:32:34 +0000

If you are an undergraduate, Masters or PhD exchange student and your scholarship does not cover the whole length of the course, you will not obtain a diploma from the host institution at the end of your mobility period.

However, exchange students will be provided with a transcript of records specifying the credits obtained for each of the courses successfully completed.

If your scholarship is for the whole length of the Master´s course or until completion of your PhD, you will receive the relevant title on successful completion, from your host university in the EU country. You will need to comply with the local admission requirements for that grade.