Study Abroad: Learning Agreements
Recognition of Courses Taken Abroad
In order for credit from courses taken during a study abroad to be recognized, students must complete a WiSo “Learning Agreement” with the respective chair before their stay abroad.
A detailed overview of the process can be found on the homepage of the WiSo Office of International Relations: Recognition of Study Achievements Abroad.
Further information about studying abroad can be found online at the WiSo Office for International Relations and at the FAU Office of International Affairs.
Specific information for course recognition and issuance of “Learning Agreements” at the Chair of Social Policy (Prof. Dr. Wrede)
“Learning Agreements” with our chair apply to the following current FAU WiSo modules:
- 86143 “Study abroad module: Economics I” (Ökonomisches Auslandsmodul I) and 86144 “Study abroad module: Economics II” (Ökonomisches Auslandsmodul II).
- The old module “Wirtschaftspolitisches Auslandsmodul” is no longer used for Learning Agreements.
- Check if the course you wish to take during your study abroad has already been recognized by the Chair of Social Policy:
- Our list of courses recognized in the past is available at: Existing Learning Agreements – June 2024
- If you have questions, please contact Elisa Poletto (elisa.poletto@fau.de) at the Chair of Social Policy.
- For the jointly-taught Bachelor course Wirtschaft und Staat, please also see the additional list of previously-recognized courses on the website of the Chair of Public Finance (Prof. Büttner).
- If the course is already included on our list of existing Learning Agreements:
- Complete the WiSo Learning Agreement form and submit it to the administrative office of the Chair of Social Policy via email to: wiso-sozialpolitik-office@fau.de.
- Please enter “86143 Study abroad module: Economics I” (Ökonomisches Auslandsmodul I) and/or “86144 Study abroad module: Economics II” (Ökonomisches Auslandsmodul II) in the Learning Agreement form. (The old module “Wirtschaftspolitisches Auslandsmodul” is no longer used for Learning Agreements with the Chair of Social Policy).
- Students can find the current version of the WiSo Learning Agreement form on the website of the WiSo Office of International Relations.
- If you have questions, please contact Elisa Poletto (elisa.poletto@fau.de) at the Chair of Social Policy.
- If the course is NOT on our list of existing Learning Agreements:
- When choosing a course abroad, pay attention to the course content and competencies being taught. An economic approach is required in order for the Chair of Social Policy to recognize the course.
- A course that overlaps more than marginally with a course offered at the WiSo cannot be recognized as Study abroad module: Economics I or II.
- Fill out the chair’s form: Application for Recognition of Study Abroad Achievements (in German) and send your completed form along with the relevant course information to Elisa Poletto via email (elisa.poletto@fau.de).
- Please include relevant course information such as the module description, bibliography, translations (plus foreign language originals), etc., if applicable. Unfortunately, in the case of missing course information/documents, we will not be able to review the course.
- If you have questions, contact Elisa Poletto (elisa.poletto@fau.de) at the Chair of Social Policy.
- After our chair reviews the course information, you will receive an email from Elisa Poletto stating if the conclusion of a Learning Agreement for the specific course is possible or not.
- If and when approved, the signed Learning Agreement will be sent to the applicant via email by Elisa Poletto.
- All further steps (also after returning from abroad) are explained on the homepage of the WiSo Office of International Relations, where you can also find the required forms.
PLEASE NOTE: You are responsible for ensuring that the credited course is compatible with the examination regulations of your degree program and the requirements of your area of study.