ERASMUS Incoming - Studying in Heidelberg
Whether you are planning to stay at AWI and Heidelberg University or you are already on your way to Heidelberg through the ERASMUS scheme - this site aims to provide you some information on studying at AWI.
Please note that the International Relations Office offers more information on formalities like application, admission and enrollment and living in Heidelberg. There are also Orientation Days for International students before the start of the semester.
FAQs
Types of Courses at AWI
BACHELOR studies are in German in general. There are few lectures within the elective module in English every semester. Depending on when you are checking the course offering, you might not be able to see the courses in the next semester. You can also look at past semesters (e.g. the last winter semester, if you are also staying in the winter semester), which will give you a rough idea on courses offered. Some are offered every winter or summer term, respectively.
MASTER courses are taught in English.
LECTURES are usually taught 4 - 5 hours per week (lecture plus tutorial). What we call SEMINAR is a meeting of a group of students, each preparing a paper and giving a presentation. There are some in English as well for Bachelor students.
How many ECTS credits do I get?
Bachelor courses at AWI (lectures as well as seminars) are typically worth 6 ECTS. There are come compulsory modules (in German) like Introduction to Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Corporate Governance, that have 8 ECTS.
Master courses are all 8 ECTS.
Exams
You need to register for your exams. The links, dates and (after the exam) wheb the exam is graded, is published on the website of the examination office.
Please mind two important things before booking your tickets for your journey back home:
1. The exam period always lasts one week longer than the lecture period.
2. If you fail an exam, you can resit the exam in the second exam period, which takes place at the beginning of the following lecture period (in April for the winter term, in October for the summer term)
Please check the date, room and time of your exam on the day it takes place in case there are last minute changes. Good luck!
Do i need to register for the courses at AWI?
No, there is no registration for visiting lectures at AWI. Simply attend the lecture sessions mentioned in the course comments in heiCO. Seminars, on the other hand, on the other hand require a registration until 2 weeks before the start of the lecture period (you can find the lecture periods linked above). The exact registration procedure is described in the course comments in heiCO.
When can I find the list of courses at AWI for the upcoming semester?
The list of courses for the next semester is usually published in heiCO in February for the following summer term or August/September for the following winter term. You may also take courses outside the department of Economics, however, the other departments may have different procedures in terms of registration of courses etc..
Who will sign my digital Learning Agreement?
If your exchange is with the department of Economics, Mr. Fabian Pohl (Academic Advisor, fabian.pohl@awi.uni-heidelberg.de) will sign your DLA on the platform.
Please browse the course offer in heiCO before selecting courses, and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
