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FAQ Outgoing und Incoming

Did you already read all the relevant information about studying abroad and already consulted the information provided by the International Office?. You’ve familiarized yourself with necessary documents, or are an international incoming student  at the University of Potsdam? We hope to answer further open questions here.

If there are still open questions, please contact the Erasmus+ coordinator of the faculty or the International Office.

Erasmus+ FAQ for studying at the University of Potsdam

 

I am planning my stay abroad at the University of Potsdam. Where can I find information about courses and ECTS?

The course catalog is published in PULS on September 15 for the winter term and on March 15 for the summer term. You will also find a list of all English-language courses as well as the course catalogs of the previous terms in PULS, which you might use as a guide for your planning. You will find the number of ECTS in the “Module Description” in PULS.

Who will sign my Learning Agreement if I am studying in the field of Economics and Social Sciences?

Please enter Lisa van Hoof-Maurer as your contact person or send her the Learning Agreement as pdf via e-mail to wiso-erasmusuni-potsdamde

 When should I create my Learning Agreement?

The Learning Agreement Before Mobility should be signed before arrival. You can use the course catalogues of previous terms for orientation. You will be able to update your Learning Agreement after the new course list has been published and you have registered for courses (this is your Learning Agreement During Mobility).

Where can I find out how many ECTS I will earn in the courses I want to take?

Basically, you can figure out the ECTS of a course by looking at how many ECTS are provided in the modules (even if you are taking the course, not the module). Each course is open in one or more modules that are compatible in terms of content.

Generally, a bachelor’s program course has 6 ECTS, and a course in a master’s degree program has 9 ECTS. You can find the module catalogs here.

To get an orientation for the ECTS, proceed as follows:

  • Log in to PULS
  • Under Courses go to “Search for courses”. There you can filter for English-language courses and for the institution (economics or social sciences - just follow your degree program).
  • Under the course you will find the structure tree with the respective modules. There you can click on the book icon next to the module title to get to the module description, where you will find ECTS information. The number of LP corresponds to the number of ECTS. The ECTS information serves as orientation for the Learning Agreement for international program students. The final number of ECTS for the course is determined in consultation with the respective lecturer and is noted on the certificate of achievement that you submit to the International Office at the end of the semester.