Erasmus+ Learning Agreement for Incoming Students
Welcome to the University of Macerata!
Your Learning Agreement (LA) defines your study plan and ensures course recognition during your Erasmus+ exchange.
Here you will find essential information on how to complete and manage your LA, including course selection, registration, exams and deadlines.
π What is the Learning Agreement?
The Learning Agreement (LA) is an official academic plan agreed between:
- your Home University
- the University of Macerata
- you
It defines the courses you will attend and ensures ECTS recognition after your exchange.
π UniMC uses the Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) / OLA platform.
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π§ How to complete your Learning Agreement
- Access your EWP platform
(via your Home University system) - Select UniMC as Host Institution
β Erasmus code: I MACERAT01 - Choose your courses
β consult the academic offer
β verify:- course title
- course code
- ECTS credits
- teaching language
- semester availability
- Submit your LA online
β it will be reviewed by the Erasmus Delegate at UniMC
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π Course selection β Key rules
π― Department of exchange
You will be assigned a Department at UniMC.
π You are expected to:
- select at least 51% of your credits from that Department
- the remaining credits (max 49%) may come from other Departments (subject to approval)
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π Workload
- 30 ECTS per semester
- 60 ECTS per academic year
π Flexibility
You may choose courses from:
- Bachelor (L)
- Master (LM)
π as long as they are coherent with your study plan
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π Attending courses
- No prior registration is required
- You can attend lectures freely from the beginning
β οΈ Exceptions (not open to exchange students):
- PhD programmes
- Specialisation schools
- One-year Master programmes
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π Changes to your Learning Agreement
If needed, you can modify your LA after arrival.
π Important:
- changes must be made via EWP
- approval is required from:
- UniMC
- your Home University
π Make changes as early as possible
β³ Deadlines
- Initial LA submission:
within 1 month after arrival
β max:- 31 October (Fall)
- 31 March (Spring)
- Changes:
as soon as possible during your stay
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β οΈ Before choosing your courses
Please check carefully:
π Course timing
- courses must be held during the semester(s) of your mobility
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π Annual courses
Some courses (e.g. languages) areΒ annual:
- exams may only be available in theΒ summer session
- not suitable for first-semester students
π§© Modular courses
If a course has modules (i.e. Mod A and Mod. B):
- verify if all modules are required
- check when each module is taught
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π Always ensure with Professors you can take the exam during your stay
π Need support?
π Academic support
π Erasmus Coordinator (Department)
πΒ List of Erasmus+ Coordinators
If you have any questions or need assistance with administrative matters, feel free to contact
π’ Administrative support
π§ arint.umi@unimc.it
π +39 0733 258 2553
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