DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT

Preamble The Diploma Supplement was developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and by UNESCO-CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It is free from any value- judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information is provided in eight sections. Where information is not provided, an explanation will give the reason why.

1. Information identifying the holder of the To access this fixed intake programme, an The statistic distribution of grades refers to qualification admission procedure is required. the data of programmes belonging to the

1.1 FAMILY NAME same class. The number of years considered 4. Information on the contents and results XXXXXXX gained corresponds to the normal duration of the 1.2 GIVEN NAME 4 . 1 MODE OF STUDY programme.

XXXXXXX Full time, lectures, lab and seminar

1.3 DATE OF BIRTH (day, month, year) activities 5. Information on the function of the XXXXXXX 4 . 2 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS qualification 1 . 4 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EMSE is a two -year programme (120 5 . 1 A C C E S S T O FURTHER STUDY XXXXXXX ECTS) completely taught in Students who pass the course are qualified to

English. Students take EMSE at apply for admission to doctoral studies (Ph.D. 2. Information identifying the qualification any two institutions of the thesis research in computer science). 2 . 1 NAME OF QUALIFICATION A N D T I T L E consortium (50% of ECTS in each 5 . 2 PROFESSIONAL STATUS CONFERRED institution). Students who pass the course have gained European Masters Programme in Software The EMSE programme is based on the capabilities to exercise as professional Engineering core knowledge areas, empirical software engineers. 2 . 2 MAIN FIELD(S) OF STUDY FOR THE software engineering research, QUALIFICATION transversal skills, partner -specific 6. Additional information Software Engineering topic in software en gineering and 6.1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2 . 3 NAME AND STATUS OF AWARDING an internship. The qualification is a double degree. INSTITUTION 4 . 3 PROGRAMME DETAILS AND THE 6 . 2 FURTHER INFORMATION SOURCES XXXXXXX INDIVIDUAL GRADES/MARKS/CREDITS On the European Masters Programme in 2 . 4 NAME AND STATUS OF INSTITUTION OBTAINED Software Engineering website: ADMINISTERING STUDIES See table on page 2 http://emse.inf.unibz.it/, See 2.3 4 . 4 GRADING SCHEME AND GRADE European Qualifications Framework: 2 . 5 LANGUAGE(S) OF DISTRIBUTION GUIDANCE http://ec.europa.eu/eqf/compare_en.htm. INSTRUCTION/EXAMINATION Individual subjects are graded on a scale English based on the visited University (see 7. Certification of the supplement 3. Information on the level of the Additional Information: table Grading 7 . 1 DATE qualification Scheme) XXXXXXX 3 . 1 LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION The statistic distribution of grades refers to 7 . 2 NAME AND SIGNATURE Graduate joint degree with thesis the data of programmes belonging to the XXXXXXX 3 . 2 OFFICIAL LENGT H OF PROGRAMME same class. The number of years 7 . 3 CAPACITY Two years considered corresponds to the normal XXXXXXX 120 CP/ECTS credits duration of the programme. 7 . 4 OFFICIAL STAMP/SEAL 3 . 3 ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 4 . 5 OVERALL CLASSIFICATION O F T H E

- Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering, QUALIFICATION

Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Final graduation mark: XXXXXXX degrees with equivalent skills. Final exam date: XXXXXXX

- Proof of a minimum knowledge of English The final grade is based on the scale of the

such as a TOEFL (>=550 paper-based / second host University. (see Additional >=213 Internet-based), IELTS (> 6.0) or Information: table Overall Classification). equivalent.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS AND THE INDIVIDUAL GRADES/MARKS/CREDITS OBTAINED

Course Language CP Grade Date SDS Validation Extra- curricula 1 2 3 …

LEGENDA: CP = credit points / ECTS credits SDS = scientific disciplinary sector N.A. = not available RPL = recognition of prior learning E = extracurricular / activity exceeding the number of credit points established for the programme IM = international mobility / activity completed abroad NM = national mobility / activity completed at another Italian university

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Additional information

Thesis title: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Supervisor: XXXXXXX Second supervisor: XXXXXXX

The student completed an integrated programme with the XXXXXXX (D), within the “European Masters Programme in Software Engineering”. A double degree is awarded upon programme‟s completion.

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8. Information on the national higher the cases of medicine and dentistry). A Laurea students with further specialization or higher education system Magistrale degree is awarded to students who continuing education studies after completion of the have gained 300 ECTS/CFU credits and satisfied all second cycle. Access is by a Laurea Magistrale 8.1 The Italian Higher Education System curricular requirements, including the production degree (or a comparable foreign degree); and public defence of an original dissertation. A admission may be subject to additional The Italian university system is organised in three Laurea Magistrale degree gives access to Corsi di requirements. Studies last at least 1 year (60 rd cycles, according to the Bologna structure: the main Dottorato di Ricerca as well as to other 3 cycle ECTS/CFU credits). The qualification awarded academic degrees are the Laurea (1st cycle), the study programmes. (Master Universitario di secondo livello) does not Laurea Magistrale (2nd cycle) and the Dottorato di give access to Corsi di Dottorato di Ricerca or to Ricerca (3rd cycle). The system also offers other Third cycle. The main degree programmes in this any other 3rd cycle programmes, since this type of study programmes and related qualifications. cycle are Corsi di Dottorato di Ricerca (research course does not belong to the general requirements doctorate programmes); the students/young established at national level, but it is offered under First cycle. This cycle consists exclusively of Corsi researchers enrolled in these programmes will the autonomous responsibility of each university. di Laurea. These degree programmes provide acquire methodologies for advanced scientific students with an adequate command of general research, will be trained in new technologies and Credits: degree courses are structured in credits scientific methods and contents as well as with will work in research laboratories, wherever (Crediti Formativi Universitari - CFU). University specific professional skills. The general access appropriate. Access is by a Laurea Magistrale degree credits are based on the workload students need in requirement is the Italian school leaving qualification (or a comparable foreign degree); admission is order to achieve the expected learning outcomes. awarded after completion of 13 years of schooling based on a competitive exam; studies last at least Each credit corresponds to 25 hours of student and passing the relevant State examination; three years and include the completion and public workload, including independent study. The average comparable foreign qualifications may also be defence of an original research project. workload of a full time student is conventionally accepted. Admission to some degree courses may fixed at 60 credits per year. Thus, the CFU fully be based on specific course requirements. The Other programmes coincide with ECTS credits. studies last 3 years. The Laurea is awarded to - Corsi di Specializzazione. These are 3rd cycle students who have gained 180 ECTS credits programmes intended to provide students with the Classes of Degree Courses: all degree (called Crediti Formativi Universitari – CFU) and knowledge and skills required for the practice of programmes of Laurea and Laurea Magistrale satisfied all curricular requirements, including the highly qualified professions, mainly in medical, sharing general educational objectives are grouped production of a final written paper or equivalent clinical and surgical specialities. Admission is by a into “classes”. In developing the specific learning final project. The Laurea gives access to the Corsi Laurea Magistrale degree (or by a comparable outcomes of single programmes, Universities have di Laurea Magistrale as well as to other 2nd cycle foreign degree) and is based on a competitive to comply with some national requirements for each study programmes. exam; studies may last from 2 (120 ECTS/CFU class concerning the types (and corresponding credits) to 6 years (360 ECTS/CFU credits) amount of credits) of teaching-learning activities to Second cycle. The main degree programmes in depending on the discipline. The final degree be included. Degrees belonging to the same class this cycle are the Corsi di Laurea Magistrale. awarded is a Diploma di Specializzazione. have the same legal value. They provide education at an advanced level for the exercise of highly qualified activities in - Corsi di Master Universitario di primo livello. Academic Titles: Those who receive the Laurea specific areas. Access is by a Laurea degree or a These are 2nd cycle programmes intended to are entitled to be called “Dottore”, the holders of a comparable foreign degree; admission is based on provide students with further specialization or Laurea Magistrale have a right to the title of specific course requirements determined by single higher continuing education after completion of the "Dottore Magistrale”, the Dottorato di ricerca confers universities. The studies last 2 years. The Laurea first cycle. Access is by a Laurea degree (or a the title of "Dottore di Ricerca" or “PhD”. Magistrale degree is awarded to students who have comparable foreign degree); admission may be gained 120 ECTS/CFU credits and satisfied all subject to additional requirements. Studies last at Joint Degrees: Italian universities are allowed to curricular requirements, including the production and least 1 year (60 ECTS/CFU credits). The qualification establish degree programmes in cooperation with public defence of an original dissertation. Some awarded (Master Universitario di primo livello) does Italian and foreign partner universities, on programmes (namely, those in dentistry, medicine, not give access to Corsi di Dottorato di Ricerca or to completion of which joint or double/multiple degrees veterinary medicine, pharmacy, architecture, any other 3rd cycle programme, since this type of can be awarded. construction engineering/architecture, law, primary course does not belong to the general requirements education) are defined "single cycle programmes" established at national level, but it is offered under Further information: (Corsi a ciclo unico); for these programmes the autonomous responsibility of each university. Italian Qualifications Framework (Quadro dei Titoli access is by the Italian school leaving Italiani – QTI) qualification (or a comparable foreign qualification); - Corsi di Master Universitario di secondo livello. http://www.quadrodeititoli.it/ admission is based on entrance exams. The studies These are 3rd cycle programmes intended to provide last 5 years (6 years and 360 ECTS/CFU credits in

The Italian University System

3rd cycle Dottorato di Ricerca Master universitario Diploma di Specializzazione di II livello

2nd cycle Master universitario

Laurea Magistrale

120 ECTS di I livello

st

1 cycle ciclo a unico (singlecycle) Laurea

180 ECTS LaureaMagistrale

Upper Secondary Education (5 years)

Lower Secondary Education (3 years)

Primary Education (5 years) 4

8.2 The Finnish higher education system Second-cycle university degree. The second- First-cycle polytechnic degrees. The first-cycle cycle university degree consists of at least 120 polytechnic degree consists of 180, 210 or 240 The Finnish education system consists of basic credits (two years of full-time study). The extent of credits (three to four years of full-time study) education, general and vocational upper secondary studies re- quired for a programme leading to the depending on the field of study. For specific reasons, education, higher education and adult education. second cycle university degree which is geared the Ministry of Education may confirm the scope of The basic education consists of a nine-year towards foreign students is a minimum of credits. the degree to exceed 240 credits. The first-cycle compulsory school for all children from 7 to 16 years he degree is usually called maisteri magister. ther polytechnic degree is called of age. second-cycle degree titles are diplomi-insin ri ammattikorkeakoulututkinto yrkesh gskoleexamen. Post-compulsory education is given by general upper diplom- ingenj r echnology proviisori provisor The determined English translation for the degree is secondary schools and vocational institutions. The (Pharmacy) and arkkitehti/arkitekt (Architecture). Bachelor‟s degree. he degree titles indicate the field general upper second- ary school provides a three- The determined English transla- tion for all these of study, e.g. Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of year general education curriculum, at the end of degrees is aster‟s degree the most common Health Care. which the pupil takes the national Matriculation degrees being the Master of Arts or Master of Studies leading to the degree provide the student examination (ylioppilastutkinto/studentexamen). Science. The second-cycle university degree title in with (1) broad overall knowledge and skills with Vocational institutions provide three-year the fields of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and relevant theoretical back- ground for working as programmes, which lead to upper secondary Dentistry is lisensiaatti/licentiat, the English title expert of the field; (2) knowledge and skills needed vocational qualifications (ammatillinen being Licentiate. The admission requirement for the for following and advancing developments in the perustutkinto/yrkesinriktad grundexamen). second-cycle university degree is a first-cycle degree. field; (3) knowledge and skills needed for continuous General eligibility for higher education is given by the In the fields of Medicine and Dentistry the university learning; (4) adequate language and communication Matriculation examination and the upper secondary may arrange the education leading to the second- skills; and (5) knowledge and skills required in the vocational qualifica- tion. These qualifications require cycle university degree without including a first-cycle field internationally. at least 12 years of schooling. Equivalent foreign university degree in the education. In Medicine the The first-cycle polytechnic degree comprises basic qualifications also give general eligibility for higher degree consists of 360 credits (six years of full-time and professional studies, elective studies, a practical education. study) and in Dentistry the degree consists of 300 training period and a Bachelor‟s thesis or a final The Finnish higher education system comprises credits (five years of full-time study). project. universities yliopisto universitet and polytechnics Studies leading to the second-cycle university degree ammattikorkeakoulu yrkesh gskola H . ll provide the student with: (1) good overall knowledge universities engage in both education and research of the major sub- ject or a corresponding entity and and have the right to award doctorates. The conversance with the fundamentals of the minor The second-cycle polytechnic degrees. The polytechnics are multi-field institutions of subject or good knowledge of the ad- vanced studies second-cycle polytechnic degree consists of 60 or 90 professional higher education. Polytechnics engage included in the degree programme; (2) knowledge credits (a year or a year and a half of full-time in applied research and develop- ment. The and skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and study). The degree is called ylempi polytechnics use the terms polytechnic or university scientific methods or knowledge and skills needed ammattikorkeakoulututkinto h gre of applied sciences when referring to themselves. for independent and demanding artistic work; (3) yrkesh gskoleexamen. he determined English This higher education system description uses the knowledge and skills needed for independently translation for the second- cycle polytechnic degree term polytechnic. operating as an expert and developer of the field; is aster‟s degree. he degree titles indicate the First and second cycle higher education studies are (4) knowledge and skills needed for scientific or field of study, e.g. Master of Culture and Arts or measured in credits opintopiste studiepo ng . tudy artistic post- graduate education; and (5) good Master of Business Administration. Eligibility for courses are quantified according to the work load language and communication skills. second-cycle polytechnic degrees is given by a required. One year of studies is equivalent to 1600 The studies leading to the second-cycle university relevant first-cycle degree with at least three years hours of student work on average and is de- fined as degree may include: basic and intermediate studies of relevant work or artistic experience. 60 credits. The credit system complies with the and advanced studies; language and communication Studies leading to the degree provide the student European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System studies; interdisciplinary study programmes; other with (1) broad and advanced knowledge and skills (ECTS). studies; and internship improving expertise. The for developing the profes- sional field as well as the degree includes a aster‟s thesis 2 –40 credits). theoretical skills for working in demanding expert University degrees. The Government Decree on and leadership positions in the field; (2) profound University Degrees (794/2004) defines the understanding of the field, its relation to work life objectives, extent and overall structure of degrees. Doctoral degrees. Students can apply for doctoral and society at large as well as the knowledge and The universities decide on the detailed contents and studies after the completion of a relevant second- skills needed for following and analysing both structure of the degrees they award. They also cycle degree. The aim of doctoral studies is to theoretical and professional developments in the decide on their curricula and forms of instruction. provide student with an in-depth knowledge of their field; (3) capacity for life-long learning and field of research and capabilities to produce novel continuous development of one‟s own expertise 4 First-cycle university degree. The first-cycle scientific knowledge independently. good language and communication skills required in university degree consists of at least credits A pre-doctoral degree of lisensiaatti/licentiat work life; and (5) knowledge and skills needed to three years of full-time study . he degree is called (Licentiate) may be taken before the Doctor's degree function and communicate in the field internationally. kandidaat- ti kandidat in all fields of study except and in general it takes two years of full-time study to The second-cycle polytechnic degree comprises aw oikeusnotaari r ttsnotarie and harmacy complete. advanced professional studies, elective studies and a (farmaseutti/farmaceut). The determined English he Doctor‟s degree takes approximately four years final thesis or a final pro- ject. translation for all these degrees is Bachelor‟s degree to complete after the second-cycle degree or two the most common degrees being the Bachelor of further years following the pre-doctoral degree. A Arts or Bache- lor of Science. student who has been admitted to complete the Studies leading to the degree provide the student Doctor‟s degree must complete a given amount of with: (1) knowledge of the fundamentals of the studies, show independent and critical thinking in the major and minor subjects or corresponding study field of research and write a Doctor‟s dissertation entities or studies included in the degree programme and defend it in public. and the prerequisites for following developments in the field; (2) knowledge and skills needed for scientific thinking and the use of scientific methods Polytechnic degrees. The government decree on or knowledge and skills need- ed for artistic work; polytechnics (352/2003 including amendments) (3) knowledge and skills needed for studies leading defines the objectives, extent and overall structure to a higher university degree and for continuous of polytechnic degrees. The Ministry of Education learn- ing; (4) a capacity for applying the acquired confirms the degree programmes of polytechnics, knowledge and skills to work; and (5) adequate and within the framework of these regulations, the language and communication skills. polytechnics decide on the content and structure of Studies leading to the degree may include: basic and their degrees in more detail. The polytechnics also intermediate studies; language and communication decide on their annual curricula and forms of studies; interdiscipli- nary programmes; other studies instruction. and work practice for professional development. The degree includes a Bachelor‟s thesis 6– 10 credits).

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8.3 The German Higher Education System1 and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal wischenpr fung or credit requirements for the Republic of Germany (KMK).4 In 1999, a system of Magister Artium) is prerequisite to enter the second accreditation for programmes of study has become stage of advanced studies and specialisations. Types of institutions and institutional status. operational under the control of an Accreditation Degree requirements include su mission of a thesis Higher education (HE) studies in Germany are Council at national level. All new programmes have up to 6 months duration and comprehensive final offered at three types of Higher Education to be accredited under this scheme; after a written and oral examinations. imilar regulations Institutions (HEI)2 successful accreditation they receive the quality-label apply to studies leading to a taatspr fung. he level - Universitäten (Universities) including various of the Accreditation Council.3 of qualification is equivalent to the Master level. specialized institutions, offer the whole range of academic disciplines. In the German tradition, Organisation and structure of studies. The - Integrated studies at niversit ten last 4 to universities focus in particular on basic research so following programmes apply to all three types of years Diplom degree agister rtium or to 6. that advanced stages of study have mainly institutions. Bachelor‟s and aster‟s study courses years taatspr fung . he Diplom degree is theoretical orientation and research-oriented may be studied consecutively, at various higher awarded in engineering disciplines, the natural components. education institutions, at different types of higher sciences as well as economics and business. In the - Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Sciences) education institutions and with phases of humanities, the corresponding degree is usually the concentrate their study programmes in engineering professional work between the first and the second agister rtium . . . In the social sciences the and other technical disciplines, business-related qualification. The organization of the study practice varies as a matter of institutional traditions. studies, social work, and design areas. The common programmes makes use of modular components and tudies preparing for the legal medical and mission of applied research and development implies of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation pharmaceutical professions are completed y a a distinct application-oriented focus and professional System (ECTS) with 30 credits corresponding to one taatspr fung. his applies also to studies preparing character of studies, which include integrated and semester. for teaching professions of some Länder. supervised work assignments in industry, enterprises he three qualifications Diplom agister rtium or other relevant institutions. a) Bachelor. Bachelor degree study programmes and taatspr fung are academically equivalent. - Kunst- und Musikhochschulen (Universities of lay the academic foundations, provide They qualify to apply for admission to doctoral Art/Music) offer studies for artistic careers in fine methodological skills and lead to qualifications studies. Further prerequisites for admission may be arts, performing arts and music; in such fields as related to the professional field. The Bachelor degree defined by the Higher Education Institution, cf. directing, production, writing in theatre, film, and is awarded after 3 to 4 years. Doctorate other media; and in a variety of design areas, The Bachelor degree programme includes a thesis architecture, media and communication. requirement. Study courses leading to the Bachelor - Integrated studies at Fachhochschulen Higher Education Institutions are either state or degree must be accredited according to the Law (FH)/Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) last 4 state-recognized institutions. In their operations, establishing a Foundation for the Accreditation of years and lead to a Diplom (FH) degree. including the organization of studies and the Study Programmes in Germany.4 While the FH/UAS are non-doctorate granting designation and award of degrees, they are both First degree programmes (Bachelor) lead to Bachelor institutions, qualified graduates may apply for subject to higher education legislation. of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor admission to doctoral studies at doctorategranting of Engineering (B.Eng.), institutions, cf. Doctorate. Types of programmes and degrees awarded. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Bachelor of Fine Arts tudies in all three types of institutions have (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) or Bachelor of - Studies at Kunst- and Musikhochschulen traditionally een offered in integrated long one- Education (B.Ed.). (Universities of Art/Music etc.) are more diverse in tier programmes leading to Diplom- or agister their organization, depending on the field and rtium degrees or completed y a taatspr fung b) Master. Master is the second degree after individual objectives. In addition to Diplom/Magister (State Examination). another 1 to 2 years. Master study programmes may degrees, the integrated study programme awards Within the framework of the Bologna-Process one- be differentiated by the profile types include Certificates and tier study programmes are successively being “practiceoriented” and “research-oriented”. Higher certified examinations for specialized areas and replaced by a two-tier study system. Education Institutions define the profile. professional purposes. Since 1998, a scheme of first- and second-level The Master degree study programme includes a degree programmes (Bachelor and Master) was thesis requirement. Study programmes leading to Doctorate. Universities as well as specialised introduced to be offered parallel to or instead of the Master degree must be accredited according to institutions of university standing and some integrated "long" programmes. These programmes the Law establishing a Foundation for the Universities of Art/Music are doctorate-granting are designed to provide enlarged variety and Accreditation of Study Programmes in Germany.5 institutions. Formal prerequisite for admission to flexibility to students in planning and pursuing Second degree programmes (Master) lead to Master doctoral work is a qualified aster and a educational objectives, they also enhance of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of agister degree a Diplom a taatspr fung or a international compatibility of studies. Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Laws (L.L.M.), foreign equivalent. Particularly qualified holders of a The German Qualification Framework for Higher Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Music Bachelor or a Diplom (FH) degree may also be Education Degrees3 describes the degrees of the (M.Mus.) or Master of Education (M.Ed.). Master admitted to doctoral studies without acquisition of a German Higher Education System. It contains the study programmes which are designed for continuing further degree by means of a procedure to classification of the qualification levels as well as the education may carry other designations (e.g. MBA). determine their aptitude. The universities resulting qualifications and competencies of the respectively the doctorate-granting institutions graduates. c) Integrated ong rogrammes ne- ier regulate entry to a doctorate as well as the structure For details cf. Sec a), b) and c). Tab. 1 respectively. Diplom degrees agister rtium taatspr fung. An of the procedure to determine aptitude. Admission Table 1 provides a synoptic summary. integrated study programme is either mono- further requires the acceptance of the dissertation disciplinary Diplom degrees most programmes research project by a professor as a supervisor. Approval/Accreditation of programmes and completed y a taatspr fung or comprises a degrees. To ensure quality and comparability of combination of either two major or one major and Grading scheme. The grading scheme in Germany qualifications, the organization of studies and two minor fields (Magister Artium). The first stage usually comprises five levels (with numerical general degree requirements have to conform to (1.5 to 2 years) focuses on broad orientations and equivalents; intermediate grades may be given): principles and regulations established by the foundations of the field s of study. n Intermediate "Sehr Gut" (1) = Very Good; "Gut" (2) = Good; Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education Examination Diplom- orpr fung for Diplom degrees "Befriedigend" (3) = Satisfactory; "Ausreichend" (4) = Sufficient; "Nicht ausreichend" (5) = Non- Sufficient/Fail. The minimum passing grade is 1 The information covers only aspects directly 3 “ aw esta lishing a Foundation „Foundation for the "Ausreichend" (4). Verbal designations of grades relevant to purposes of the Diploma Supplement. All ccreditation of tudy rogrammes in Germany‟ ” may vary in some cases and for doctoral degrees. In information as of 1 July 2005. entered into force as from 26.2.2005, GV. NRW. addition institutions partly already use an ECTS 2005, nr. 5, p. 45 in connection with the Declaration grading scheme. 2 Berufsakademien are not considered as Higher of the Länder to the Foundation “Foundation Education Institutions, they only exist in some of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Access to higher education. The General Higher Länder. They offer educational programmes in close rogrammes in Germany” Resolution of the Education Entrance Qualification (Allgemeine cooperation with private companies. Students Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education Hochschulreife, Abitur) after 12 to 13 years of receive a formal degree and carry out an and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal schooling allows for admission to all higher apprenticeship at the company. Some Republic of Germany of 16.12.2004) educational studies. Specialised variants Berufsakademien offer Bachelor courses which are (Fachgebundende Hochschulreife) allow for recognized as an academic degree if they are 4 See note No. 3 admission to particular disciplines. Access to accredited by a German accreditation agency. 5 See note No. 3 6

Fachhochschulen (UAS) is also possible with a Fachhochschulreife, which can usually be acquired after 12 years of schooling. Admission to Universities of Art/Music may be based on other or require additional evidence demonstrating individual aptitude. Higher Education Institutions may in certain cases apply additional admission procedures.

National Sources of Information - Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) [Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany]; Lennéstrasse 6, D-53113 Bonn; Fax: +49[0]228/501-229; Phone: +49[0]228/501-0 - Central Office for Foreign Education (ZaB) as German NARIC; www.kmk.org; E-Mail: [email protected] - "Documentation and Educational Information Service" as German EURYDICE-Unit, providing the national dossier on the education System (http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/zusammenarbe it-auf- europaeischer-ebene-im-eurydice- informationsnetz.html; E-Mail: [email protected]) - Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) [German Rectors‟ Conference] hrstrasse D-53175 Bonn; Fax: +49[0]228/887-110; Phone: +49[0]228/887-0; www.hrk.de; E-Mail: [email protected] - "Higher Education Compass" of the German Rectors‟ Conference features comprehensive information on institutions, programmes of study, etc. (www.higher-education-compass.de).

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8.4 The Spanish Higher Education System

University studies in Spain are regulated by Royal - Recognition for cultural activities (maximum of 6 January and have the objective of providing Decree 1393/2007 of 29 October (modified by Royal ECTS credits). advanced training of the student in research Decree 861/2010, of 2 July), establishing the Degree students must enrol in each academic course techniques. They are divided into two cycles: one of regulations for official university teaching according for a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 90 ECTS studies, of at least 60 ECTS credits, which can be to the guidelines emanating from the European credits corresponding to the curriculum for the part of a Master's programme; and another of Higher Education Area (EHEA). As such, three levels corresponding degree. research, culminating in the public defence of an of higher education are set: Bachelor's, Master's and original piece of research work (the Doctoral Thesis), Doctorate. Second Cycle: Masters. University Masters' by the student. Degrees are the second level of higher education in First Cycle: Bachelor. Bachelor's Degree studies Spain. The purpose of these official studies is As regards the maximum time available for passing constitute the first level of university teaching and student specialisation in his or her academic, doctorate studies, a maximum full-time period of replace the previous levels of Diploma (Diplomado) professional or research training and they culminate three years is set, giving the student an option to and Licentiate (Licenciado). In general, these have a with the awarding of a Master's degree valid in all pass this part-time over a maximum period of five loading of 240 ECTS credits (including the End of the signatory countries to the European Higher years. Bachelor's Degree Project), spread over four Education Area (EHEA). academic years. As regards their characteristics, they can have a It is also possi le to o tain a “European Doctorate” The Bachelor's Degree, as well as being assigned to duration of between 60 and 120 ECTS credits spread mention, for which the person studying for a an area of knowledge (Arts and Humanities, over one or two academic years. To be admitted, doctorate will have to had spent a minimum of three Sciences, Health Sciences, Social and Legal Sciences you need to meet the specific and merit assessment months outside Spain taking studies or carrying out or Engineering and Architecture), is structured as criteria applicable to the selected University Master's research; part of his or her thesis will need to be follows: degree, where appropriate. written and presented in one of the habitual - Basic training subjects (minimum of 60 ECTS Spanish universities have a Coordination Commission languages for scientific communication other than credits) for degrees which sets the procedures and criteria those official languages in Spain; needing to be - Mandatory subjects for admission to the Master's programme in any of reviewed by at least two experts doctors from a non- - Optional subjects its periods. Spanish higher education establishment or research - External practice (maximum of 60 ECTS credits) institute; and at least one non-Spanish expert will - End of Degree Project (minimum of 6 and Third Cycle: Doctorate. Doctorate studies in Spain need to be on the panel evaluating the thesis. maximum of 30 ECTS credits) are regulated by Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Grading Scheme

UNIBZ OY UNIKL UPM Final Grade Percentage Final Grade Percentage Final Grade Percentage Final Grade Percentage of students of students of students of students gaining this gaining this gaining this gaining this grade grade grade grade 30cl 12,69% 5 23,70% 1 15,25% 10 6,24% 30 12,69% 4 35,61% 1,3 12,25% 9 30,11% 29 7,53% 3 24,13% 1,7 9,89% 8 32,69% 28 8,82% 2 11,01% 2 9,51% 7 17,20% 27 9,03% 1 5,54% 2,3 9,06% 6 6,67% 26 8,60% 100,00% 2,7 8,21% 5 5,16% 25 6,88% 3 5,63% 4 0,22% 24 6,45% 3,3 5,07% 3 1,08% 23 6,88% 3,7 4,43% 2 0,65% 22 7,74% 4 5,89% 100% 21 1,72% 5 14,81% 20 4,52% 100,00% 19 1,94% 18 4,52% 100,00%

(The ranking is from the highest to the lowest)

Overall Classification

UNIBZ OY UNIKL UPM Course Percentage Course Percentage Course Percentage Course Percentage grade of students grade of students grade of students grade of students gaining this gaining this gaining this gaining this grade grade grade grade 110 cl 32,20% 5 4,40% 1 2,50% 10 4,17% 110 5,08% 4 35,16% 1,1 1,70% 9 45,83% 109 5,08% 3 43,41% 1,2 12,40% 8 29,17% 108 1,69% 2 15,38% 1,3 4,10% 7 12,50% 107 5,08% 1 1,65% 1,4 7,40% 6 8,33% 106 1,69% 100,00% 1,5 10,70% 105 5,08% 1,6 10,70% 104 3,39% 1,7 9,90% 103 5,08% 1,8 9,10% 102 3,39% 1,9 4,10% 101 6,78% 2 7,40% 100 5,08% 2,1 3,30% 99 3,39% 2,2 4,10% 98 3,39% 2,3 1,70% 97 1,69% 2,4 5,00% 95 1,69% 2,5 1,70% 92 6,78% 2,6 1,70% 91 1,69% 2,7 1,70% 81 1,69% 2,9 0,80% 100,00% 100,00%

(The ranking is from the highest to the lowest)

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