StudyATHome Internationally

# FAQ

On this page Frequently Asked Questions about eLearning Sharing can be found.

# Application / Enrollment

# How can I enroll for a course?

In order to enroll for a course, you must send an application to the StudyATHome team. After the application deadline, the application will be approved (nomination) by the coordinators of the home university (see selection criteria) and forwarded to the coordinators of the host university, by e-mail.

You can enroll for a course by clicking the Enroll Now button on the details page of the course. Then you will get to the enrollment page. At the enrollment page you will have to

  1. Select the home university (your university)
  2. Select the course
  3. Consent to processing of personal data
  4. Click on Write E-Mail

# What are the applicant selection criteria?

The applicants will be nominated by their international coordinators using the following criteria:

  1. Students must be at least in the 3rd semester when doing the virtual exchange. The application can be done earlier already.
  2. Grade Point Average (arithmetic average) of previously finished semester. E.g. When applying for an exchange in the 3rd semester, the grades of the 1st semester will be considered.

# The course starts before my semester start. Can I enroll nevertheless?

Yes. Just in case, you can ask your program lead or the responsible person at your university.

# What level of English language proficiency do I require?

No certification is required. English language proficiency is deemed acceptable if the relevant coordinator of your International Office approves it.

# Are the courses for free?

Yes, the courses are free of charge.

# How many participants will be accepted?

The courses typically have a capacity of 5 participants.

# Grading

# Do I have to do an exam or assignments?

Yes. The actual number of assignments and exams is dependent on the course. You can find the information about grading at the respective details page of the course.

# What does a typical exam/assessment look like?

This depends on the course and the lecturer. This can be for example an online multiple choice test or an oral exam using video conferencing.

# What does a typical assignment look like?

An assignment is typically a graded exercise, where your result must be uploaded to the learning management system of the course. The lecturer might schedule a video conference to proof the authenticity of your result.

# What if I fail the exam?

You are registered as a regular student at the host university and have the same rights and duties as such. If you fail, you will have to redo respective assignments and/or exams until you pass the course. The number of attempts and dates should be announced by the lecturers of the course. If all attempts fail, you will not be able to get grades for recognition at your home university.

Please be aware that failing the course will eventually require you to do a regular course of your study program, instead. This could impact your overall study progress.

In case you failed the first attempt, please inform your international coordinator and studyathome@technikum-wien.at

# Course Recognition

# Will I get a grade certificate?

Yes. As soon as you have passed the course successfully, you will get a grade certificate (Transcript of Records) issued by the host university. This can take up to 5 weeks after the release of the results online.

# How do I get my grade certificate?

The host university will send a digital copy of the grade certificate to the International Office of the home university. In case of problems contact: studyathome@technikum-wien.at.

# Is the course recognized by my university?

Yes. The universities of the partner network have agreed to recognize the courses. Nevertheless, please check with your program lead or the responsible person for grade recognition, in advance.

# How do I get the course recognized by my university?

The host university will send a digital copy of the grade certificate to the International Office of the home university. Afterwards, you will have to follow the internal process of grade recognition.

In case of UAS Technikum Wien the recognition will be done by the study program lead.

In case of problems contact your International Office or studyathome@technikum-wien.at.

# Is there a deadline for the grade recognition?

The grade recognition process should be finished until April, 15th or November, 15th of the subsequent semester.

In case you failed the first attempt, please inform your international coordinator and studyathome@technikum-wien.at

# Which documents do I need for grade recognition?

This depends on the internal process for grade recognition at your home university.

In general, this will be:

  • The grade certificate (Transcript of Records)
  • A completed form for grade recognition

# How are the grades converted?

The grades are converted according to the following table:

Country A (excellent) B (very good, with few errors) C (good, with some errors) D (satisfactory, with many errors) E (sufficient)
Austria 1 (Sehr gut) 2 (Gut) 3 (Befriedigend) 4 (Genügend) 4 (Genügend)
North Macedonia 10 (excellent) 9 (very good) 8 (good) 7 (satisfactory) 6 (sufficient)
Czech Republic A (Výborně) B (Velmi dobře) C Dobře) D (Uspokojivě) E (Dostatečně)
Ireland H1 - First Class Honours (70% or above) H21 - Upper Second Class Honours (60% - 69%) H22 - Lower Second Class Honours (50% - 59%) Pass (45% - 49%) Pass (40% - 44%)

# What if the ECTS don’t match?

Generally you have to differ two cases.

# Case 1: Achieved ECTS > Needed ECTS

No problem

# Case 2: Achieved ECTS < Needed ECTS

Ask your program lead or the responsible person for grade recognition at your home university before course enrollment.

# Course Structure

# How does a course look like?

This depends on the lecturer holding the course. For example it could look like that:

  1. Introduction (video conference)
  2. Chapter 1
    1. Self study | Webinar
    2. (Interactive) exercises
    3. Self assessment or assignment
  3. Chapter 2
    1. Self study | Webinar
    2. (Interactive) exercises
    3. Self assessment or assignment
  4. Chapter 3
    1. Self study | Webinar
    2. (Interactive) exercises
    3. Self assessment or assignment
  5. …
  6. Exam (e.g. multiple choice test, assignment project) or oral exam by video conference.

# What do I need for the course?

The entry requirements for a course are described in the details page of a course. Some of the courses require certain skills or equipment, e.g hardware or software.

# Will there be video conferences / webinars?

Typically the course starts with a video conference. The lecturer may also decide to supervise the exam by video conferencing.

# Do I have to travel to the partner university?

In general no, but there might be courses where attendance is required for some days. Anyway, you could combine the virtual exchange with a short-term visit at the host university.

If you consider travelling abroad, ask your International Office for funding opportunities or ask studyathome@technikum-wien.at

# Support

# Who can I ask in case of problems?

Contact the staff of the StudyATHome project: studyathome@technikum-wien.at.

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