Specific information regarding course offerings and applicable credit should be sought before starting an intended semester abroad, so that the home university may approve all credit. Before departure the relevant departmental coordinators, from both the host and home university, and the student must sign a learning agreement, in which the intended course and duration of study is declared. In addition, a transcript of records must be included. At the semester's end the host university will add the appropriate credit to the transcipt. The home institution will then acknowledge all credit, as if the coursework had been completed at the home university itself.
Credit is designed to indicate a student's time investment for all academic achievements.
It does not solely indicate time spent in lecture, for examinations, or on homework, but also accounts for internships and study time outside of class. Each department is responsible for assigning credit for all their courses based on a credit range, which is specified in the ECTS handbook. The host university cannot demand tuition from a guest student. Duration of study abroad should be a minimum of three months but may not exceed one year. This includes the assistance of departmental coordinators and the innovative improvement of all ECTS administrative aspects through experience.