What happens if I have already completed an exchange semester / a short program or ISP abroad / an internship abroad?

• Mobilities for which the experience abroad has already been confirmed will still count after the reform and do not need to be reapplied for. If the mobility completed already meets the requirements of the new curriculum, the experience abroad is considered to be fulfilled.

Will the international experience be entered automatically?

• For students who complete a mobility from the winter semester 2021/22 onwards, the confirmation of the IBW international experience will be made by the International Office automatically.

• All students who have completed a mobility up to and including the summer semester 2021 contact Study Regulations & Credit Transfer (course.abroad@wu.ac.at) for confirmation of the IBW international experience. 

What's behind the module "International Experience"?

• The "International Experience" is a peculiarity of the major IBW. It comprises 20 ECTS credits and enables a simple credit transfer process for achievements gained in the context of an exchange program. The "International Experience" is considered completed once 20 ECTS credits have been recognized.

Which exchange programs can be accepted?

• The "International Experience" is not offered at WU Vienna, but can only be recognized. Credit transfer is possible in the context of an exchange semester, an internship abroad, an International Short Program or by attending (online) courses of WU's international networks (such as ENGAGE.EU).

What can I expect from WU's online offerings?

• In the spirit of Internationalization at Home, you can earn ECTS credits as a student through online exchange programs. WU is part of the ECOL initiative and a member of ENGAGE.EU, an alliance of leading European universities. Attending an online course allows you to gain learning experience in an international setting and strengthen intercultural competences. In addition to online courses, the ENAGE.EU offers other formats within which you can gain experience.

Can I use ECTS credits from multiple exchange programs for the "International Experience"?

• Yes, it is possible to combine ECTS credits from different exchange programs (e.g. 12 ECTS credits through an internship abroad + 8 ECTS credits through an International Short Program).

What do I have to pay attention to?

• It is important that the experience abroad is academically related to economics and/or business and that it is completed outside of Austria and outside of the student's home country. Exceptions are courses within the framework of the mentioned online offers.

Further information can be found on the following websites:

• IBW - Exchange semester

• IBW - International Short Programs (ISPs)

• IBW - Internship abroad