Study system of the University of Erfurt

Classes in which a member of the teaching staff, usually a professor, gives a formal lecture. The lecture is traditionally the most usual means by which a university lecturer imparts knowledge. The main tasks of the students are to listen and to take notes. 

Group classes designed to process lecture material in greater depth. Theoretical knowledge should be applied to case studies or to specific problems relevant to practice within the subject area.

Colloquium = latin for speech, conversation. Colloquia can be:

• Classes with lectures and discussions shared between students and teaching staff relating to a topic which has been prepared by the students
• Oral examinations
• Academic discussions on specific academic topics, including guest lectures

Particularly important for all subjects that have wider practical application. Internships add to the knowledge provided in the Training of Professional Skills courses. In a work placement, theoretical knowledge is given practical form or is generated from experience within the relevant field. 

Academic excursions (e.g. observational visits, outdoor practicums) are necessary in subjects needing on-site investigations (e.g. Geography, History, or History of Art).

(in BA programs):

• Reading classes
• Project seminars
• Training sessions
• Tutorials

The evaluation scale is divided into five levels. Counting in interim values, there are 10 positive grades (from 1.0 to 4.0 = PASS) and one negative grade (5.0 = FAIL). 

1 = very good
_{an excellent performance}

2 = good
_{a performance which is considerably above the average requirements}

3 = satisfactory
_{a performance which meets the average requirements}

4 = sufficient 
_{a performance which still meets the requirements, despite its weaknesses}

5 = not sufficient
_{a performance which fails to meet the requirements on account of considerable weaknesses}
 

Please note that not all courses are graded. In the beginning of your stay it will be explained to you what you have to do in order to have your courses graded, in case your home university requires you to have graded courses. 

ECTS grading scale

A = Excellent
_{outstanding performance with only minor errors}

B = Very good
_{above the average standard but with some errors}

C = Good
_{generally sound work with a number of notable errors}

D = Satisfactory
_{fair but with significant weaknesses}

E =  sufficient
_{performance meets the minimum criteria}

FX = Fail
_{some more work required before the credit can be awarded}

F  = Fail
_{considerable further work is required}

Transfer of grades (University of Erfurt to ECTS)

It is suggested that exchange students at the University of Erfurt transfer their grades from the Bachelor or Master programmes into the ECTS as follows:

Erfurt Grade / ECTS Grade
1,0; 1,3 / A
1,7; 2,0  /  B
2,3; 2,7; 3,0 / C
3,3  / D
3,7; 4,0 / E
5,0 / F

ECTS Coordinator

The Institutional Coordinator makes sure that the ECTS principles are adhered to and are functioning correctly and strives to improve procedures as well as practical aspects of ECTS. Manuela Linde, head of the International Office, is the Institutional Co-ordinator of the University of Erfurt.

Manuela Linde
International Office
Verwaltungsgebäude / Raum 0.35
Telefon: +49(0)361/737-5031
Fax: +49(0)361/737-5039