If you are planning to study abroad, it is important to start preparing early. On the website of the International Office , you will find a detailed description of the application steps as well as other relevant information for you to stay abroad. 

A key document is the Learning Agreement, wich is a study contract that lists all the courses you plan to take at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences. The courses you list in your Learning Agreement should be relevant to your study program in a broad sense. Language courses may also be part of that agreement. The course selection will be approved in in consultation with the Faculty Coordinator. The Learning Agreement is created and signed digitally. For your application, you will need the signature of the International Faculty Coordinators and of your home and host university. 

The Erasmus Learning Agreement consists of three parts:

1. Before Mobility: Here you enter the courses you plan to take during your study abroad
2. During Mobility: Here you list the courses you actually take during your stay abroad. Please note that within 4-6 weeks of your arrival at the host university you must indicate your courses in the Learning Agreement
3. After Mobility: Here you list the courses you successfully completed and the corresponding courses at your home university they will be credited towards. 

You can find further informations about the application process and the Learning Agreement here on the website of the International Office. 

The fundamental selection criteria for mobility is the receipt of the completed application documents before the deadline. There are also other selection criteria: 

• academic achievements
• language skills
• previous mobility experience
• motivation and previous experience with the host country (i.e. benefits for the country of origin)
• lower priority for those who have already participated in the program,
• Involvement in student initiatives or other institutions
• Social and civic engagement
• "First come, first serve."

At the end of your mobility you can download your "Transcript of Records" from the HIS Portal. You will need this for the recognition of your achievements at your home institution. The following table shows how to convert German grades into other grade systems. This table serves as an orientation. For recognition please contact your home institution with the Transcript of Records.

For your courses to be recognized by your sending university, you should choose courses that match the modules of your degree program. For a description of the German speaking courses please go to the respective faculty website. If you prefer to take courses in English you can find informations in the course program. Please contact the international faculty coordinator for further information on your choice of courses at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

You will receive all the important information about starting your studies during the Welcome Week. An introductory event will be held by your International Faculty Coordinator. Your learning agreement will be discussed and, if necessary, the course selection will be adjusted. In addition, further information can be found on the website of the International Office. For example, to our buddy program and the SWOP team.