Education accord between Erasmus institutions

Education accord between Erasmus institutions

The Learning Agreement (LA) is a crucial document for students participating in the Erasmus exchange program. This structured document outlines the study or traineeship plan agreed upon by the student, the home university, and the host institution, formalizing the academic commitments and securing Erasmus funding.

Structure and Required Information

The LA contains personal and institutional details, tables to fill, and signatures and approvals.

1. General Information
2. Student details: name, contact information, and study cycle (bachelor's, master's, etc.).
3. Home institution details and host institution details.
4. Level of education using the EQF scale (e.g., EQF level 6 for bachelor's, level 7 for master's).
5. ISCED codes indicating the field of study.
6. Tables to Fill
7. Table A (Before the Mobility): Lists the courses or traineeship activities to be taken abroad, including course titles, codes, and ECTS credits.
8. Table B (Recognition at Home University): Specifies how the completed credits abroad will be recognized in the home study program.
9. Signatures and Approvals
10. Student signature confirming their commitment.
11. Signature of the Erasmus coordinator or mobility contact person at the home university.
12. Signature of the authorized person at the host university or institution.

Important Considerations

• The LA should be completed through the Online Learning Agreement (OLA) system where possible, ensuring all parties can access and sign it remotely.
• The full-time study load is generally 30 ECTS credits per semester; if the exchange is shorter, the credits should reflect the proportional workload.
• Before starting the mobility, the LA must be fully approved and signed to guarantee recognition of the study period and access to Erasmus+ scholarships or grants.
• Any changes during or after mobility have to be updated in the LA with proper approval.
• The LA supports the formal agreement for study and credit recognition so that courses or traineeships abroad are recognized as part of the home degree program.

Summary of Steps

1. Receive or download the LA template (paper version or preferably OLA).
2. Fill in personal and institutional details, and specify study program levels and codes.
3. Complete Tables A and B (study or traineeship plan and recognition details).
4. Obtain signatures from all parties (student, home university Erasmus coordinator, host institution).
5. Submit the completed LA as required by the home university and/or host institution.
6. Keep a copy of the signed LA for records and grant applications.

This structured approach ensures clarity of academic plans, guarantees credit recognition, and secures Erasmus funding during your exchange program. Each university may have slightly different procedures or deadlines, so always follow your home institution’s and host's specific instructions.

Additional Information

• The Learning Agreement is a PDF document.
• If you will be attending two different universities, you will need to submit a Learning Agreement for each university.
• If the grading system at the host university is different, grades must be converted beforehand.
• The grades received during mobility should be entered in the Learning Agreement after the exams are over.
• The Learning Agreement is the central document for an Erasmus stay.
• Additional information about the Erasmus+ Scholarship and studying abroad can be found on the website.
• The LA consists of three parts: before mobility, during mobility, and after mobility.
• The Education-and-self-development aspect of the Learning Agreement (LA) is crucial, as it includes tables for filling in learning opportunities such as courses or traineeship activities to be taken abroad (Table A), and specifies how these completed credits will be recognized in the home study program (Table B).
• Furthermore, the LA also outlines the need for learning and growth, as it supports the formal agreement for study and credit recognition to ensure that courses or traineeships abroad are recognized as part of the home degree program.

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