Studienplan
A Studienplan is the formal outline of a degree program in many German-speaking universities. It specifies the arrangement and required content of the coursework needed to obtain the degree, including compulsory and elective modules, credit points (ECTS), and typical sequencing across semesters. The goal is to ensure a coherent, achievable path to graduation.
Typically, a Studienplan lists modules and courses, their ECTS values, prerequisites, and whether they are compulsory
Relation to other documents: The Studienplan is part of the program’s official documentation but is distinct
Practice: Students use the Studienplan to register for courses, plan electives, and manage workload. Plans are
Country variations: The term is widely used in Austria and Germany; in Switzerland the equivalent term Lehrplan