07.3 What is a "joint programmes"?

According to Section 10 (1) MRVO, joint programmes are study programmes that lead to joint degrees or a double or multiple degree. They must also have the other characteristics listed in Section 10 (1) of the Regulation:

1. Integrated curriculum,
2. Proportion of studies at one or more higher education institutions abroad, usually at least 25 percent,
3. contractually regulated cooperation,
4. coordinated access and examination system and
5. joint quality assurance.

Another prerequisite for the application of the special rules according to §§ 10, 16 and 33 MRVO is that the participating higher education institutions are recognized as higher education institutions by the competent authorities of their countries and that the respective national legal framework allows participation in joint programmes (cf. the explanatory memorandum to § 10 MRVO).