Credit System

The aim of the credit system is a pan-European acclamation of academic performance to promote student mobility.

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is based on the workload required to fulfil the objectives of a programme. Its main convention is that 60 credits measure the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. The workload of a full-time study programme in Europe amounts to 36-40 weeks per year. Under such assumptions, one credit stands for about 25-30 working hours. "Workload" refers to the notional time an average student may need to complete the required learning tasks, including the time spent attending lectures or seminars, studying independently, and preparing for and writing of examinations.

Credits can only be granted after the successful completion of the mandatory performance assessment. No credit points are issued for unsatisfactory performance. Partial granting of credit points is not permitted.