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Erasmus Study Abroad — 2nd year, 2nd semester

Hello,

I am looking into studying abroad for my second semester through Erasmus. I understand that I need a total of 30 ECTS credits in order to pass the semester.

The problem lies with how many credits I earn per module on the valid partner universities I looked into. Masarykova University, for example, has a max of six ECTS credits per module, but many of them are four or even three credits. If all of my module choices are three credits, I would have to do ten total modules to pass, which seems suspiciously much for a single semester.

If all of my module choices are six credits, I'd have to do a total of five, which still seems quite high.

I am sure that the programme is feasible, but I am concerned that I'm making some sort of mistake. Any advise would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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Original post by Anonymous

Hello,
I am looking into studying abroad for my second semester through Erasmus. I understand that I need a total of 30 ECTS credits in order to pass the semester.
The problem lies with how many credits I earn per module on the valid partner universities I looked into. Masarykova University, for example, has a max of six ECTS credits per module, but many of them are four or even three credits. If all of my module choices are three credits, I would have to do ten total modules to pass, which seems suspiciously much for a single semester.
If all of my module choices are six credits, I'd have to do a total of five, which still seems quite high.
I am sure that the programme is feasible, but I am concerned that I'm making some sort of mistake. Any advise would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Hey there 😃

I did a year-long student exchange, but I also had to complete 30 ECTS credits per semester.

Generally, if a module has fewer credits, it will be less time-consuming. So, no matter what selection you go for, you’ll still end up with roughly the same workload. That said, I’d personally recommend choosing fewer modules since each one comes with an exam or assessment, and those can be time-intensive.

🔍 Tip: Check the module descriptions at your partner university. They usually provide details on teaching hours, assessments, and workload expectations, which will give you a clearer picture of what to expect.

The general rule is that the number of modules doesn’t matter, as long as you reach the required 30 ECTS credits - unless your home or partner university has specific rules.

💡 Final advice: If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact your university’s student exchange team. They were incredibly helpful for me and had answers to everything I needed to know!

I hope it will be helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Have a wonderful time during your exchange,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University