OLA Guide for Erasmus+ Incoming Students of the University of Zadar (For Dummies)

University of Zadar OLA Guide for Erasmus+ Incoming Students of the University of Zadar (For Dummies)

Dear student, Welcome to the guide which will explain to you the Online Learning Agreement (OLA) for the Erasmus+ incoming students of the University of Zadar. 1. Open the webpage: https://www.learning- agreement.eu/student/home/login.php

2. Click on “Register” (top right corner) and create an Erasmus+ profile

3. The webpage will send a confirmation email to your email box (check also your spam box). Open it and click on “Activate my Account”.

It is also possible to download the E+ app to your smartphone. Simply use the link to Android or iOS.

4. After your account is activated you can log in and create a new Learning Agreement.

5. The necessary steps can be found at the top of the page in order to track your progress and easily navigate through them

6. Fill in the details about you and your home University (Sending Institution)

7. Click on “Next step” and choose the Receiving Institution. Click on “Choose”.

8. Select a country – Croatia

9. Choose the University – ZADAR: SVEUCILISTE U ZADRU

Submit the selection.

10. Specify the Faculty/Department at which you want to study at the University of Zadar and fill in the details about the Contact person.

Contact person name: Maja Kolega Contact person email: [email protected] Contact person phone: +38523200642

Faculties of UniZD:  Department of Archaeology  Department of Classical Philology  Department of Croatian Studies  Department of Ecology, Agronomy and Aquaculture  Department of Economics  Department of English Studies  Department of Ethnology and Anthropology  Department of French and Francophone Studies  Department of Geography  Department of German Studies  Department of Health Studies  Department of Hispanic and Iberian Studies  Department of History  Department of History of Art  Department of Information Sciences  Department of Italian Studies  Department of Linguistics  Department of Pedagogy  Department of Philosophy  Department of Psychology  Department of Religious Sciences  Department of Russian Studies  Department of Sociology  Department of Teacher Education Studies in Gospić  Department of Teachers and Preschool Teachers Education  Department of Tourism and Communication Sciences  Maritime Department

11. Find and add courses which you want to study at the University of Zadar. The course catalog can be found here: http://www.unizd.hr/eng/international-relations/student-mobility/course- catalogue/courses-in-foreign-languages

By choosing the appropriate semester you can find the list of courses in English and other languages arranged according to the Departments. It is important to note that all the exchange students must choose one main host department at the University of Zadar where they will achieve at least 50% of total ECTS credits. For example: if you need to achieve 30 ECTS credits in one semester, at least 15 credits has to be from the main department, and the rest can be chosen from other departments.

12. Click on “Add subject”

Use the details of the course from the University of Zadar course catalogue to fill in the Receiving Institution components. Note that it is not necessary to put in the links to both the course catalogue and the provisions, however, it is recommended to insert the above- mentioned link to the course catalogue.

Specify the title, semester, number of ECTS credits and add a link to the course website. Note that it is not necessary to enter the Component code (Course code) nor the link to the course website. All the other details marked with an asterisk have to be filled in. Otherwise, your OLA will not be accepted!

13. After adding all the courses do not forget to fill in Table B – Recognition at the Sending Institution and fill in Planned Period and Language Competence. Planned period has to be: Winter semester: from 10/20.. to 02/20.. Summer semester: from 02/20.. to 07/20..

Please note that according to the language requirements the minimum language level for incoming students is B2!

14. Move to the Responsible Persons and Specify the Position of responsible person from Sending and Receiving Institution.

Responsible person at the Receiving institution: Name: Maja Kolega Position: Erasmus+ coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone Number: +38523200642

15. Move to the section Commitment.

16. Click on “Sign Online” and sign the OLA.

17. By clicking on “Send to sending inst. Coordinator” send the OLA to your Coordinator.

If the Erasmus+ coordinator at the sending institution does not sign the OLA within 5 days, try to contact him/her to discuss it. As soon as the sending institution coordinator signs the OLA, it will be automatically sent to Ms. Maja Kolega for signature who will sign it upon receiving the approval from your main host department at the University of Zadar. Please note that your OLA WILL BE DECLINED if it does not consist of at least 50% of total ECTS credits taken from the main host department. Only after the OLA is signed by all sides, will you receive an acceptance letter and be able to proceed with your mobility application (application for accommodation, residence permit, buddy system etc.).

Do you still have questions? Contact us: [email protected]