New impulse program at Chemnitz University of Technology: Strengthen mobility and recognize skills!

New impulse program at Chemnitz University of Technology: Strengthen mobility and recognize skills!

On March 31, 2025, an important impulse day took place at Chemnitz University of Technology as part of the MODUS project of the University Rectors' Conference (HRK). This project, which will be funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in August 2020, aims to strengthen mobility and permeability at universities. The impulse day was aimed specifically at teachers and employees at Chemnitz University of Technology, especially from the areas of examination boards, examination office, international university center and student success management.

The focus of the event was the recognition and recognition of skills and qualifications. Prof. Dr. Maximilian Eibl, the Vice Rector for Teaching and International Affairs, emphasized the importance of regular further training for employees in these processes. In order to promote the exchange, HRK MODUS speakers Ann-Christine Birke and Madita Lücker led the day, which included lectures as well as interactive elements and practical examples.

Objectives of the MODUS project

The MODUS project has set itself the goal of systematically further developing the recognition and crediting practices at universities. This includes the dissemination of quality-assured standards and the promotion of digital processes. Recognition of study and examination achievements is of central importance in order to enable national and international mobility of students and to prevent multiple examinations and unnecessary extensions of study periods.

The basis for recognition in Germany is regulated by the Lisbon Convention, which has been in force since it was signed in April 1997 by the Council of Europe and UNESCO. This convention aims to harmonize the acquisition of skills and to consider recognition as the norm. Coursework and degrees obtained at universities at home and abroad are crucial for continuing your studies.

International perspectives

At the international level, the HRK plays an essential role in improving the recognition of academic achievements in order to promote student mobility. The NARIC (Network of National Academic Recognition Information Centers) network contributes to improving the academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study within the EU and the European Economic Area. The Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) also comes into play here by issuing certificate evaluations for foreign university degrees.

In addition, the nexus project, which ran from 2014 to 2020, deals with student transitions and improving student success through appropriate recognition procedures. As part of this, information and advisory events were also organized to raise awareness of recognition issues.

The event at Chemnitz University of Technology was not only an important step in reflecting on the current status of recognition and credit recognition practices, but also an expression of the continuous effort to improve mobility and academic opportunities for students.