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Course delivery formats

Courses can be held in different formats. The WU Course Catalogue (syllabus) specifies the format in which a course (LV) or an individual LV unit is held. This format information can refer either to the entire course or to individual units.

Presence mode

In on-campus courses (face-to-face course), you're physically present at the WU campus for at least 80% of the sessions – the rest may take place online or in a hybrid format. Details on the format of each session are provided in the syllabus before the semester starts.

Online mode

Online courses are held entirely live via tools like MS Teams or Zoom – including exams, unless an on-campus exam is announced in the syllabus. You're responsible for having the right equipment and a suitable place to actively participate (mic, chat, etc.).

Hybrid mode

In hybrid courses, all sessions take place on campus and are simultaneously streamed live online. Depending on room capacity, a registration or allocation system may be used to determine who attends in person or online – details will be shared by the instructors in the syllabus. For online participation, you’ll need the right technical equipment, a quiet space, and tools like MS Teams or Zoom.

Blended mode

Blended courses combine on-campus and online learning: 30–50% of the sessions take place online – some live, others as guided self-study phases with specific tasks. These learning activities are mandatory (similar to attendance). Exams can take place either online or on campus. You're responsible for your own technical setup and a suitable learning environment – tools like MS Teams or Zoom are used.

Important note!

Examinations can take place in different modes, regardless of the course format: on campus, digitally or otherwise.

Information on this can be found in the syllabus before the start of the semester.