Course Requirements
To successfully pass the course, students need to meet the following requirements:
- regular attendance
- preparation for and active participation during class
- completion of homework assignments by the deadlines
- writing an essay of 3.500 words
Transcripts
Every student will receive an official transcript after the successful completion of all program requirements. The transcript will show the course name, contact hours, number of credits and the overall grade.
Credit Transfer
Most international colleges and universities accept credits from MISU LMU. However, as each institution has its own policy regarding credit transfer, we strongly recommend that students consult their academic advisor about credit transfer approval before applying to MISU programs.
MISU awards credits for its EU Studies programs according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). One ECTS-point hereby corresponds to a workload of about 25 hours for each participant. Successful participation in MISU's European Studies programs is awarded with 6 or 9 ECTS for students depndig the program.
Grading Scale
Grades are defined by the Academic Board of LMU Munich according to the general grading system of LMU Munich.
Passing grades are 1,00 to 4,00
- < 1,00 = exceptional
- 1,00 – 1,50 = very good (sehr gut)
- 1,51 – 2,50 = good (gut)
- 2,51 – 3,50 = satisfactory (befriedigend)
- 3,51 – 4,00 = sufficient (ausreichend)
- 4,00 deficient (mangelhaft)
- NG - Not graded
Grading Procedure
Grading procedures differ depending on the requirements of the respective program.