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Learning agreement

Louvain-La-Neuve

LSM Academic Year Overview

  • Two Terms, each divided into Part 1 and Part 2
  • Exchange students can attend one term or the full academic year
  • Mandatory attendance for the entire study and exam periods
  • Start classes from day one to boost exam success

Consult the academic calendar in our Factsheet

Courses available for exchange students

Fall Semester 2024-25 courses list for exchange students.

Spring semester 2023-24 course list for exchange students. The Spring semester 24-25 course list will be available shortly. 

Language Requirement: B2 level of English recommended.

1) Choose your courses

You can find the courses lists above.

1.1) French Language Courses at LSM

  • Free Courses: Up to 2 French courses per semester (1 general & 1 complementary) are free, provided they are on your Learning Agreement, totaling a maximum of 8 ECTS.
  • Additional Courses: Additional courses require a tuition fee and are not part of your Learning Agreement.
  • Lectures: Mandatory, held twice a week for 2 hours each session throughout the semester.
  • Information: Detailed course information is available from the ILV (Language Institute).

1.2) Recommended Workload

Standard Load: 30 ECTS per semester maximum, typically 6 courses of 5 ECTS each.

2) Fill in the learning agreement

  • Deadline: 1st proposal before your arrival. (may be adjusted until the end of the 2nd week of the semester)
  • Format: Must be completed and signed by both you and your home coordinator
  • Check Prerequisites: Refer to course descriptions. (It is the student's responsibility to check the prerequisite of each course)
  • Check Overlaps: Attendance is compulsory. It is your responsibility to check that you do not have any overlaps.

Need a guide? Click here!

3) Submit your learning agreement

2 possibilities:

  • You can upload the Learning Agreement approved by your home University directly on the Mobility Online platform (using the template of your home university if this one exists).
  • You can start the procedure via the Mobility Online platform to create your learning agreement and enter your courses (course by course) to issue your learning agreement with our template.

Your Learning Agreement on Mobility Online may be adjusted until the end of the 2nd week of the semester. After this, no changes will be accepted.