Framework agreement for international academic cooperation between the Università per Stranieri di Perugia and Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, aimed at awarding a joint bachelor's degree between the “Scienze sociali per la sostenibilità e la cooperazione internazionale” (SOCI) program at Università per Stranieri di Perugia and the “Global Communication in Business and Culture” program at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.
- A mandatory three-party individual Learning Agreement, compliant with ERASMUS standards, serves as the basis for enrolment in the programme/degree.
- Demonstrated proficiency in English at a minimum B2/CEFR level.
The maximum number of students admitted to the double degree program each year is 5 per university.
The mobility period lasts two semesters, which do not necessarily have to be consecutive, and may be combined with an Erasmus+ mobility period (by applying within the annual Erasmus call deadlines).
During the mobility period, students are required to attend the courses specified in the study plan designed by both universities and to pass all the required exams, for a total of 60 ECTS, including, if applicable, the mandatory internship and thesis defense.
Students participating in the double degree programme
- will be enrolled at both institutions during the current academic year and will pay tuition fees only at their home university
- will be regarded by both parties as full students, with the same benefits, rights, and responsibilities as regular students. In particular, they will have access to courses, tutorials, laboratory internships, seminars, and lectures
- will therefore hold student status at both institutions
- will comply with the internal regulations of the host institution and all legal obligations of the host country
- must comply with the legislation in force in the host country, particularly with regard to health insurance and social security
Both universities will be responsible for all administrative enrollment procedures and the management of student records for students from the partner university, through their respective student offices and the academic coordinators responsible for the double degree programme.
Students are required to attend classes regularly and to sit the relevant exams according to the procedures established by the host university's regulations.
During the study period abroad, students must comply with the rules in force at the host institution regarding the organization of teaching, as well as the procedures for taking and assessing exams.
The courses will be taught in English.
Students of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia or Mittweida University of Applied Sciences will prepare their thesis/thesis project at the end of their third year, either at their home institution or at the host institution, as specified in their Learning Agreement.
Students are still required to formally apply for the thesis at the Registrar’s Office of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia, pay the relevant fee, and submit a copy of the final thesis before the defense, even if the defense takes place at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.