The transfer of credits should ideally be discussed and agreed upon BEFORE your stay abroad. 

What is a Learning Agreement? 
A Learning Agreement is a "contract", in which it is agreed upon which courses that will be taken while studying abroad will be recognized for the degree to be obtained at Goethe University (given that they will be completed successfully, i.e. at least with the grade satisfactory). The Faculty/Examination Office confirms with their signature on the Learning Agreement that the classes on the Learning Agreement will be recognized after successful completion.  

Who signs the Learning Agreement? 

• The faculty or examination office is in charge of recognizing credits and grades obtained at a university abroad. The Global Office is not involved in that process. 
• Please talk to the person in charge at your faculty / at the examination office about the classes you would like to take at your host university and get credit for. These classes will have to be equivalent to classes that you would have to take at Goethe University. This person may also sign the Learning Agreement. At some faculties, there is a contact person for studying abroad who may help with the Learning Agreement.   

Do I have to have a Learning Agreement? 
While the Learning Agreement is a mandatory document for Erasmus students studying abroad, it is not obligatory for freemovers and participants of other exchange programs.  However, the Learning Agreements confirms the transfer of credits before your stay abroad and gives you the security that classes will be recognized.  

Template for a Learning Agreement
Please find the template that was created on the basis of the ERASMUS Learning Agreement. You will find more information on page 4 of the document. If you need more space for more classes, use page 2 of the document twice.