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 Economics and Social Policy
Applies to the Module “86143 Study abroad module: Economics I” (Ökonomisches Auslandsmodul I) and “86144 Study abroad module: Economics II” (Ökonomisches Auslandsmodul II)
- Check if the course you wish to take during your study abroad has already been recognized by the Chair of Social Policy (Prof. Dr. Wrede):
- Our list of courses recognized in the past is available at: Existing Learning Agreements (March 2024)
- For the jointly-taught Bachelor course “Wirtschaft und Staat,” please also see the additional list of recognized courses on the website of the Chair of Public Finance (Prof. Dr. Büttner).
- If the course is already included in our list of existing Learning Agreements:
- Complete the WiSo “Learning Agreement” form and send it via email to the Chair of Social Policy at: wiso-sozialpolitik-office@fau.de.
- Students can find the current version of the WiSo Learning Agreement form on the website of the WiSo Office of International Relations).
- If there is not yet an existing Learning Agreement for the course you want to take:
- When choosing a course abroad, pay attention to the course content and competencies being taught. An economic approach or economic policy approach is required in order for the Chair of Social Policy to recognize the course.
- Fill out the Chair of Social Policy’s form for the Application for Recognition of Study Abroad Achievements (in German) and send it to the email address provided on the form. The current contact person at the Chair of Social Policy is Elisa Poletto (elisa.poletto@fau.de).
- Please also submit 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.
- After our chair reviews the course information/documents, you will receive an email 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.