Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (ECTS)

The Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (ECTS) is a standardized framework used across many European universities to measure and recognize students’ academic achievements. It assigns credits for completed courses based on workload and learning outcomes. This system allows students to accumulate credits toward their degrees and transfer them between institutions seamlessly, supporting mobility and flexible study paths. Essentially, ECTS makes it easier to understand and compare academic progress across different countries and institutions, promoting transparency and compatibility within the European higher education area.